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Mededingingsrecht

Misbruik van economische afhankelijkheid: een nieuw wapen voor David tegen Goliath
18/06/2020

Uiterlijk op 1 december 2020 treedt Artikel IV.2/1 van het Wetboek van Economische Recht in werking. Deze bepaling bevat een verbod op “misbruik van economische afhankelijkheid”. Je hebt het goed gelezen, het gaat hier niet om misbruik van een machtspositie, maar om misbruik van economische afhankelijkheid, een nieuwe vorm van zogenaamd “relatief” misbruik tussen handelspartners.

Apple Pay passé au crible du droit de la concurrence
17/06/2020

L’enquête porte sur les modalités, conditions et autres mesures imposées par Apple pour l’intégration d’Apple Pay dans les applications commerciales et les sites web commerciaux sur les iPhones et les iPads, sur la limitation instaurée par Apple de l’accès à la fonctionnalité de communication en champ proche (Near Field Communication, NFC) dite «tap and go» sur les iPhones pour les paiements en magasin, ainsi que sur des refus allégués d’accès à Apple Pay. L’Apple Store fait aussi l’objet d’une seconde enquête séparée.

Belgium: new data protection decisions on complaints by opponents – next, competitors?
10/06/2020

he Belgian Data Protection Authority (BDPA) has just published two new decisions by its Litigation Chamber, in widely different cases:

The Belgian Competition Authority adapts its guidelines and communications in accordance with the law of 2 May 2019 amending certain provisions of the Code of economic law (CDE)
05/06/2020

On 25 May 2020, the Belgian Competition Authority (“BCA”) issued a press release announcing the update of its leniency guidelines (effective on 22 May 2020) and the calculation of fines (effective on 25 May 2020).

COVID-19: European Commission approves Wallon guarantee scheme
14/05/2020

The first Belgian aid schemes notified since the start of the COVID-19 crisis have been approved by the European Commission. On 9 April 2020 the Commission authorised a state guarantee scheme to support firms operating in the Flemish Region

Priorities of the Belgian Competition Authority for 2020
16/04/2020

On 26 March 2020, the Belgian Competition Authority issued its annual communication setting out its policy priorities for the current year.

Antitrust law during the Coronavirus crisis
30/03/2020

In the context of the Coronavirus crisis, antitrust law must not be ignored. Companies, such as those in the supermarket or pharmaceutical sectors, that normally compete may have to cooperate in these exceptional circumstances

Will Thomas Cook bankruptcy help Brussels Airlines to avoid a fine by the Belgian Competition Authority?
02/03/2020

Thomas Cook Belgium and Brussels Airlines may escape fines from the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) notwithstanding the conclusion of an agreement providing for anticompetitive practices according to the Investigation and Prosecution Service of the Authority. In August 2017, the BCA had opened an investigation into potential anticompetitive practices resulting from the conclusion of a "Commercial Service Agreement" between Thomas Cook Belgium and Brussels Airlines.

Patent dispute settlements under scrutiny by the CJEU: the crossroads between IP & competition law
25/02/2020

It is safe to say that on 30 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (hereafter the “CJEU”) handed down a landmark decision in EU IP and competition law.

The Belgian Competition Authority extends the simplified procedure on concentrations
03/02/2020

The Belgian competition authority (BCA) has extended the application of the simplified procedure on concentrations. In October 2019, the BCA organised a public consultation on its intention to adopt additional rules before their implementation.

Mededingingsrecht

Misbruik van economische afhankelijkheid: een nieuw wapen voor David tegen Goliath
18/06/2020

Apple Pay passé au crible du droit de la concurrence
17/06/2020

Belgium: new data protection decisions on complaints by opponents – next, competitors?
10/06/2020

The Belgian Competition Authority adapts its guidelines and communications in accordance with the law of 2 May 2019 amending certain provisions of the Code of economic law (CDE)
05/06/2020

COVID-19: European Commission approves Wallon guarantee scheme
14/05/2020

Priorities of the Belgian Competition Authority for 2020
16/04/2020

Antitrust law during the Coronavirus crisis
30/03/2020

Will Thomas Cook bankruptcy help Brussels Airlines to avoid a fine by the Belgian Competition Authority?
02/03/2020

Patent dispute settlements under scrutiny by the CJEU: the crossroads between IP & competition law
25/02/2020

The Belgian Competition Authority extends the simplified procedure on concentrations
03/02/2020

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Mededingingsrecht

Misbruik van economische afhankelijkheid: een nieuw wapen voor David tegen Goliath 18/06/2020

Apple Pay passé au crible du droit de la concurrence 17/06/2020

Belgium: new data protection decisions on complaints by opponents – next, competitors? 10/06/2020

The Belgian Competition Authority adapts its guidelines and communications in accordance with the law of 2 May 2019 amending certain provisions of the Code of economic law (CDE) 05/06/2020

COVID-19: European Commission approves Wallon guarantee scheme 14/05/2020

Priorities of the Belgian Competition Authority for 2020 16/04/2020

Antitrust law during the Coronavirus crisis 30/03/2020

Will Thomas Cook bankruptcy help Brussels Airlines to avoid a fine by the Belgian Competition Authority? 02/03/2020

Patent dispute settlements under scrutiny by the CJEU: the crossroads between IP & competition law 25/02/2020

The Belgian Competition Authority extends the simplified procedure on concentrations 03/02/2020

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Misbruik van economische afhankelijkheid: een nieuw wapen voor David tegen Goliath
18/06/2020

Apple Pay passé au crible du droit de la concurrence
17/06/2020

Belgium: new data protection decisions on complaints by opponents – next, competitors?
10/06/2020

The Belgian Competition Authority adapts its guidelines and communications in accordance with the law of 2 May 2019 amending certain provisions of the Code of economic law (CDE)
05/06/2020

COVID-19: European Commission approves Wallon guarantee scheme
14/05/2020

Priorities of the Belgian Competition Authority for 2020
16/04/2020

Antitrust law during the Coronavirus crisis
30/03/2020

Will Thomas Cook bankruptcy help Brussels Airlines to avoid a fine by the Belgian Competition Authority?
02/03/2020

Patent dispute settlements under scrutiny by the CJEU: the crossroads between IP & competition law
25/02/2020

The Belgian Competition Authority extends the simplified procedure on concentrations
03/02/2020