1273 results Successful challenges to merger decisions seem to be the exception The General Court recently confirmed the high degree of discretion enjoyed by the European Commission in the context of merger control decisions, particularly with respect to assessments of an economic nature. Low prices, high fines: Commission's creative purchase cartel fine upheld Companies should take note that the European Commission will deviate from its own general fining methodology if a particular case calls for it. The General Court recently upheld the Commission's novel fining approach in regard of a purchase cartel. Still standing: annulled Commission decision remains in force for non-appellant Steel producer Lucchini's claim for reimbursement of a EUR 14 million fine, on the basis that the decision was annulled on appeal from other parties, was recently rejected by the General Court. Part two - GDPR and Public Law: Data protection in public procurement Nearly a year after the GDPR took effect, questions have emerged about its interaction with public law. This three-part blog series "GDPR and Public Law" explores three key issues regarding its impact on public law and government. Stibbe advises MBK Partners Stibbe advised MBK Partners on the acquisition of Godiva. Grondwettelijk Hof oordeelt over de bestaanbaarheid van de schadevergoeding tot herstel bij de Raad van State met het gelijkheidsbeginsel en non-discriminatiebeginsel Het Grondwettelijk Hof oordeelt dat art. 11bis RvS-wet de art. 10-11 Gw. niet schendt en het redelijk is dat de verwerende partij gevolgen draagt van de keuze van de verzoeker om schadevergoeding te vragen bij de Raad van State of de burgerlijke rechter. Het Kaderdecreet Bestuurlijke Handhaving Het Kaderdecreet van 22 maart 2019 betreffende de bestuurlijke handhaving (hierna “KBH”) werd op 13 mei 2019 gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad en is op 23 mei in werking getreden. Deze blog bespreekt het KBH. Part one - GDPR and Public Law: Applicability of GDPR to public bodies Nearly a year after the GDPR took effect, questions have emerged about its interaction with public law. This three-part blog series "GDPR and Public Law" explores three key issues regarding its impact on public law and government. Vijftien jaar oude verkavelingen: het bos en de bomen In 2017 werd het mogelijk om verkavelingen van meer dan 15 jaar grotendeels buitenspel te zetten. Een verzameldecreet van 26 april 2019 herstelt deze oude verkavelingen deels in ere. Blijkbaar hebben zij toch nog enig nut. Can you rely on your contract to process personal data? The EDPB adopted on 9 April 2019 a set of draft guidelines on personal data processing under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR in the context of providing online services to data subjects. Regelluw experimenteren in de energiesector: een boost voor innovatieve energieprojecten? Sinds 29 april 2019 kunnen de eerste aanvragen tot erkenning als 'regelluwe zone' eindelijk worden ingediend. Het nodige uitvoeringsbesluit werd daartoe op 19 april 2019 gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad. Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal upholds appeal and confirms fines on taxi companies The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) recently overturned two judgments of the Rotterdam District Court and confirmed the fines imposed on two taxi firms. Financial sector remains on the antitrust radar: the report on loan syndication is out The European Commission recently published a report it had commissioned to examine the market dynamics and potential antitrust risks related to loan syndication. Double-check your merger info - or face significant fines for inaccuracies Failing to submit complete and accurate information to the European Commission during a merger investigation can have costly consequences. Qualcomm loses General Court battle over request for information The General Court (GC) recently rejected Qualcomm's appeal against a Commission decision requesting information. The Commission's request was presented to the company after the issuance of a statement of objections. European Court of Justice: principle against double jeopardy does not preclude dual fines The European Court of Justice recently confirmed that a national competition authority can impose a single fine on a company for infringements of both national and EU competition law without violating the principle against double jeopardy. Archeologieregelgeving gewijzigd Vanaf 1 april 2019 zijn verschillende bepalingen van de archeologieregelgeving gewijzigd. Vooral de versoepeling van de regels over de archeologienota en een premiestelsel springen daarbij in het oog. If EU Damages Directive does not apply, national rules enable claimants to claim EU antitrust damages The European Court of Justice recently confirmed that if the EU Damages Directive does not apply, it is up to national rules to enable claimants to effectively claim EU antitrust damages. Pagination Previous page Page 29 Current page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Next page
Successful challenges to merger decisions seem to be the exception The General Court recently confirmed the high degree of discretion enjoyed by the European Commission in the context of merger control decisions, particularly with respect to assessments of an economic nature.
Low prices, high fines: Commission's creative purchase cartel fine upheld Companies should take note that the European Commission will deviate from its own general fining methodology if a particular case calls for it. The General Court recently upheld the Commission's novel fining approach in regard of a purchase cartel.
Still standing: annulled Commission decision remains in force for non-appellant Steel producer Lucchini's claim for reimbursement of a EUR 14 million fine, on the basis that the decision was annulled on appeal from other parties, was recently rejected by the General Court.
Part two - GDPR and Public Law: Data protection in public procurement Nearly a year after the GDPR took effect, questions have emerged about its interaction with public law. This three-part blog series "GDPR and Public Law" explores three key issues regarding its impact on public law and government.
Grondwettelijk Hof oordeelt over de bestaanbaarheid van de schadevergoeding tot herstel bij de Raad van State met het gelijkheidsbeginsel en non-discriminatiebeginsel Het Grondwettelijk Hof oordeelt dat art. 11bis RvS-wet de art. 10-11 Gw. niet schendt en het redelijk is dat de verwerende partij gevolgen draagt van de keuze van de verzoeker om schadevergoeding te vragen bij de Raad van State of de burgerlijke rechter.
Het Kaderdecreet Bestuurlijke Handhaving Het Kaderdecreet van 22 maart 2019 betreffende de bestuurlijke handhaving (hierna “KBH”) werd op 13 mei 2019 gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad en is op 23 mei in werking getreden. Deze blog bespreekt het KBH.
Part one - GDPR and Public Law: Applicability of GDPR to public bodies Nearly a year after the GDPR took effect, questions have emerged about its interaction with public law. This three-part blog series "GDPR and Public Law" explores three key issues regarding its impact on public law and government.
Vijftien jaar oude verkavelingen: het bos en de bomen In 2017 werd het mogelijk om verkavelingen van meer dan 15 jaar grotendeels buitenspel te zetten. Een verzameldecreet van 26 april 2019 herstelt deze oude verkavelingen deels in ere. Blijkbaar hebben zij toch nog enig nut.
Can you rely on your contract to process personal data? The EDPB adopted on 9 April 2019 a set of draft guidelines on personal data processing under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR in the context of providing online services to data subjects.
Regelluw experimenteren in de energiesector: een boost voor innovatieve energieprojecten? Sinds 29 april 2019 kunnen de eerste aanvragen tot erkenning als 'regelluwe zone' eindelijk worden ingediend. Het nodige uitvoeringsbesluit werd daartoe op 19 april 2019 gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad.
Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal upholds appeal and confirms fines on taxi companies The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) recently overturned two judgments of the Rotterdam District Court and confirmed the fines imposed on two taxi firms.
Financial sector remains on the antitrust radar: the report on loan syndication is out The European Commission recently published a report it had commissioned to examine the market dynamics and potential antitrust risks related to loan syndication.
Double-check your merger info - or face significant fines for inaccuracies Failing to submit complete and accurate information to the European Commission during a merger investigation can have costly consequences.
Qualcomm loses General Court battle over request for information The General Court (GC) recently rejected Qualcomm's appeal against a Commission decision requesting information. The Commission's request was presented to the company after the issuance of a statement of objections.
European Court of Justice: principle against double jeopardy does not preclude dual fines The European Court of Justice recently confirmed that a national competition authority can impose a single fine on a company for infringements of both national and EU competition law without violating the principle against double jeopardy.
Archeologieregelgeving gewijzigd Vanaf 1 april 2019 zijn verschillende bepalingen van de archeologieregelgeving gewijzigd. Vooral de versoepeling van de regels over de archeologienota en een premiestelsel springen daarbij in het oog.
If EU Damages Directive does not apply, national rules enable claimants to claim EU antitrust damages The European Court of Justice recently confirmed that if the EU Damages Directive does not apply, it is up to national rules to enable claimants to effectively claim EU antitrust damages.