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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 [+]
Joseph Vogel gives talk at the University of Florence Autumn Competition Conference
Joseph Vogel participated as a panelist on Friday 8 October in the University of Florence's Autumn conference, Classics revisited: Market Definition, Horizontal and Vertical Agreements and dedicated his presentation to the need to review the European Commission's plans for dual distribution (direct sales by suppliers and distributors). Please find attached [+]
The firm has submitted observations to the Commission on the proposed block Exemption regulation and guidelines on vertical restraints
Vogel & Vogel have submitted to the Commission their comments on the draft Block Exemption Regulation and the draft Guidelines with regard to their impact on the structure of European distribution networks and on some particular behaviors, while emphasizing the very positive developments of certain changes compared to the [+]
The Competition Authority has cleared the acquisition of Caroll by the Beaumanoir Group without conditions!
The Competition Authority has cleared the acquisition of Caroll by the Beaumanoir Group without conditions! Vogel & Vogel assists Beaumanoir in its acquisition of Caroll. PRESS RELEASE
