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18-05-2022
Implementation of the Investments Screening Bill: vigilance already required
The Wet veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames (Investments Screening Bill – "ISB") introduces a test for investments in vital providers and sensitive technologies. This blog addresses the scope of application and the main points for attention of the ISB. Read more >
02-05-2022
Quality schemes, quality marks and the cartel prohibition: EU proposal to broaden the protection of geographical indications
Commission proposal to broaden current protected geographical indications scheme. This blog addresses the relationship between the cartel prohibition and quality schemes. Read more >
14-04-2022
Competition and sustainability: more room for sustainability agreements and ACM tackles misleading sustainability claims
Legislature clarifies relationship between sustainability agreements and the cartel prohibition. ACM intensifies the supervision of false sustainability claims. This blog summarises the latest developments. Read more >
12-04-2022
Tighter cartel supervision: closer investigation, more fines and new regulations
The year 2022 promises to be a busy year in the field of cartels. Cartel investigations and dawn raids are back on the agenda. New laws and regulations are also in the pipeline, and cartel damage proceedings will be continued. Read more >
08-04-2022
Merger review at Commission more accessible and rights of defence at ACM under pressure
In 2021, the M&A market recovered from the first corona crisis year. Despite new uncertainties in the world, intensive merger control will continue in 2022. Read more >
06-04-2022
Seven new tips for businesses in consumer sales
ACM is still actively enforcing compliance with consumer rules. This blog addresses the latest developments and provides seven tips. Read more >
04-04-2022
Monopolies and dominant positions: focus on pharma & big tech
The Commission and ACM remain critical of pharma and big tech companies. In this blog we address the developments regarding the prohibition on abuse of dominant positions. Read more >