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The specific characteristics of distribution in the overseas departments with regard to import exclusivities
The distribution of products and services in the French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Reunion, Martinique and Mayotte) has many particularities. Different payment terms, a separate tax regime - including dock dues, which make imports more expensive - and the individual characteristics of each department make these markets distinct from [+]
Resale by a discount chain of sport shoes covered by selective distribution not devaluing
Selective distribution: the Paris Court of Appeal does not consider the conditions of resale of sports shoes, covered by a selective distribution agreement, by a discount chain to be devaluing (Paris court of appeal, 19 October 2022). On 19 October 2022, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled on a [+]
Revision of the Commission Notice on the definition of relevant markets
The Commission has just launched a public consultation and invites all interested parties to submit their comments on the Draft Revised Market Definition Notice by 13 January 2023 (EU Comm., IP/22/6528, 8 Nov. 2022). Please find enclosed a comment of the draft of the Commission. CONSULT OUR OBSERVATIONS [+]
The revision of the Motor Vehicle Regulation and its Guidelines is progressing rapidly
The revision of the Motor Vehicle Regulation and its Guidelines is progressing rapidly with some good news but also a lot of conservatism and a risk of additional constraints [+]
The final version of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines
The final version of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines: a fairly positive text, favorable to the protection of distribution networks and their proper functioning, despite some imperfections On 10 May 2022 the European Commission published the final version of its regulation and guidelines on vertical restraints [+]
The EU court has confirmed the EUR 2.42 billion fine imposed on Google for self-preferencing practices
The EU court has confirmed the EUR 2.42 billion fine imposed on Google for self-preferencing practices (Google Shopping) case) EU General Court Case T-612/17, 10 November 2021, Google, Alphabet v Commission From 2017 to 2019, several Google cases have played out one after the other with, at their root, GAFAM's [+]
