New draft regulation of the EU Commission on the review of foreign investments and impacts on the current German legislation
Digital Markets Act: Private enforcement comes into play!
The enforcement of the DMA does not solely rest with the European Commission, private litigation before the national courts of the member states will play a key role in shaping the competitive landscape of digital markets with corresponding opportunities for affected parties
Labour markets in the focus of competition watchdogs
Whether “no-poach“, “wage fixing” or abuse of market power – the human resources sector is increasingly becoming a matter of antitrust law
The Pharmaceutical Sector in the Focus of Competition Law – the Latest Developments in the new Commission Report
The European Commission has published its new report on competition law enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector
Antitrust law and sports
In its three decisions European Super League, International Skating Union and Royal Antwerp Football Club, the ECJ once again emphasizes that sport associations are bound by antitrust law
German FCO “Wrapped” – The year 2023 in review
An overview of the FCO’s activities in 2023
“Gun Jumping” under EU merger control laws
The recent ECJ ruling Altice and the record fines imposed by the EU Commission in the Illumina / Grail case in summer 2023 illustrate the relevance of antitrust compliance in the context of M&A transactions
The EU’s Digital Markets Act: A legal giant against tech giants?
The EU legislator has adopted new rules providing the European Commission with unprecedented powers to regulate the digital business activities of “gatekeepers”
11th amendment to the German Competition Act: new rules on sector inquiries, the instrument of disgorgement of benefits and the enforcement of the DMA
The 11th amendment came into force on 7 November 2023
11th amendment to the German competition law passed by the Parliament
The German Parliament approved the 11th amendment to the Act against Restraints of Competition – granting far-reaching powers to the Federal Cartel Office