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European Commission imposes record fine on Altice for premature implementation of PT Portugal acquisition

On 24 April 2018, the European Commission announced that it had imposed a fine of EUR 124.5 million on Altice for acquiring control of PT Portugal before clearance by the Commission ('gun-jumping').

Dutch Appeal Court drastically reduces cartel fine Dutch construction company

On 8 May 2018, the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) ruled on appeal on the proportionality of the amount of a fine imposed by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

District Court rules on the preliminary defences in CRT case

On 29 November 2017, the District Court of East-Brabant ruled in four separate judgments on preliminary defences raised by defendants in damages claims brought by various Brazilian claimants in relation to the alleged cartel in cathode ray tubes (CRT).

District Court Amsterdam rules real estate platform Funda did not abuse its dominant position

On 21 March 2018, the District Court of Amsterdam delivered its judgment in a dispute between two real estate associations (VBO Makelaars and NVM) over the online platform of Funda Real Estate (Funda).

First Dutch excessive pricing case in pharma may be expected soon

On 7 March 2018, the president of the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) together with two colleagues published a paper concerning the application of the competition rules in the pharmaceutical industry.

La Cour de justice précise le champ d’application matériel des règles de passation de marchés publics propres aux secteurs spéciaux

L’arrêt Pegaso et Sistemi di Sicurezza du 28 octobre 2020 a permis à la Cour de justice de préciser le champ d’application matériel des règles de passation de marchés publics propres aux secteurs spéciaux.

ACM study calls for regulation of Big Techs on payment market

The ACM’s market study, published on 1 December 2020, provides an overview of recent and upcoming developments concerning the role of Big Tech companies in both online and offline payment markets in the Netherlands.

(Geo)blockbuster: Canal+ ruling annuls commitment decision

A heads-up for companies seeking to settle in antitrust proceedings: commercially-affected third party complainants are not to be ignored.

Webinar: Responding to Personal Data Breaches in the Post-GDPR era

On 24-26 March 2021, Brussels TMT partner Erik Valgaeren will address the topic 'Managing personal data breach in a complex international scenarios' during ERA's online conference 'Responding to Personal Data Breaches in the Post-GDPR era'.

Webinar: The next generation of international data transfers

On 18 March 2021, Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen and Jan Joos host a webinar on 'The next generation of international data transfers' organised by DPO-pro.

Conference: Erik Valgaeren speaks on Algorithmic Criminal Justice at Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference

Erik Valgaeren, TMT partner at Stibbe in Brussels, speaks about Algorithmic Criminal Justice at the 14th edition of the annual Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference taking place from 27-29 January 2021 in Brussels.

18 March 2020: Erik Valgaeren sheds a light on the legal perspectives of industrial data during a Beltug conference

In the digital age, data is hailed as the 'new gold' or 'oil'. As we seek insights for increased revenue and market expansion, data analysis is vital. It must be handled with care, aligning with strategic goals and ensuring solid security and quality.

Online platforms and uploading of protected works: no direct liability for operators of online platforms

According to the Advocate General, operators of online platforms are not directly liable for the illegal uploading of protected works by the users of those platforms.

The ACM’s Green Deal: achieving sustainability via competition law?

The ACM has issued draft guidelines on the application of competition law to sustainability agreements.

Europese richtlijnen grensoverschrijdende omzetting, fusie, splitsing en digitale oprichting kapitaalvennootschappen

Op 25 april 2018 heeft de Europese Commissie een voorstel voor een richtlijn gepubliceerd met betrekking tot grensoverschrijdende omzettingen, fusies en splitsingen.

ICO to impose record-breaking fines for inadequate security measures and data breaches

Though the European data protection authorities have taken their time in enforcing the GDPR two announcements by the ICO in the UK regarding proposed fines for British Airways and Marriott demonstrate that large fines are about to start landing regularly.

Prove it or lose it: court sets aside ACM fines in two separate cases

The Rotterdam District Court recently confirmed the high bar which has been set for the ACM when proving its case: the court annulled the fines imposed by the ACM in two different cases and, significantly, each for the same reason.

Regulate tech giants and create European champions, says Dutch government

Companies beware: revised EU competition rules are on their way.

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