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Blogs
28-03-2022
Franchise and competition – The new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation
The new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation will enter into force on 1 June 2022. This blog addresses the main changes for franchise agreements. Read more >
21-03-2022
Will the NZa merger test be changed in 2022? Abolition of healthcare-specific merger test is preferable
The NZa merger test was and remains superfluous. The NZa and ACM would be better advised to focus on real problems in the healthcare sector. Read more >
16-03-2022
Competition law and the pharma sector: access to (expensive) medicines on the European and national agenda
Dutch government to take action against expensive medicines, competition authorities target pharmaceutical companies, and NZa provides more clarity on add-on medicines. Read more >
10-03-2022
Amendment to Prices Act: ACM targets price reduction campaigns
ACM tightens enforcement of new price reduction rules: some practical tips. Read more >
09-03-2022
Publisher not obligated to extend collaboration with Blendle
The Amsterdam Court has ruled in preliminary relief proceedings that the licence agreement between Blendle and a publisher need not be extended. No abuse of a dominant position by the publisher is involved. Read more >
08-03-2022
Five tips for tendering in the social domain: how can a care provider achieve realistic rates?
Care providers regularly have to deal with low or inadequate rates that municipalities apply to their social support care or youth care. Litigation may then be the appropriate response. Some practical tips are provided in this blog. Read more >
22-02-2022
Duty of care/procurement duty, waiting lists and catch-up care: the enforcement ball is in the NZa’s court
The end of the corona pandemic is in sight. Many insured are waiting for post-COVID catch-up care. Our latest blog explains how the NZa is taking action to curb these consequences of the corona crisis. Read more >