Tag: European Commission
The Troika’s Influence on Irish Competition Policy
Sinead Eaton, Jun 13, 2013
When extending the bailout facility availed of by Ireland, the International Monetary Fund, European Central Bank, and Commission of the...
A Bananas Judgment: Denying a Parent Company Access to a Related...
Laura Atlee, May 14, 2013
Back in 2007 the European Commission ("EC") initiated proceedings against a number of companies involved in the banana market alleging...
Hurry Up and Wait
Stephen Kinsella, Mar 19, 2013
In this issue we have a range of articles and perspectives on how interim measures can work in antitrust proceedings....
From Microsoft to Google Continued Divergence in Transatlantic Antitrust Settlements?
Jose Gonzalez-Magaz, William Gordon, Mar 28, 2013
Parties seeking dual settlements with the European Commission and the U.S. antitrust agencies are challenged by their differing...
A Plea for Plea Bargaining Closing the Gaps Between the EU’s...
Ken Daly, Mar 28, 2013
In laudable efforts to increase its output, the European Commission has developed three tools-leniency, settlements, and commitments-to help it discover...
You Made a Pledge, Then Keep Your Promise: Article 9 Commitments...
Paul McGeown, Juliette Orologas, Mar 28, 2013
Until the European Commission slapped a U.S. $730 million fine on Microsoft at the beginning of March 2013...
Critical Considerations on the Commission’s Commitment to the Commitment Procedure
Florian Wagner-von Papp, Mar 28, 2013
Article 9 Regulation (EC) 1/2003 introduced the commitment procedure into European Union ("EU") law. What was initially expected to be...
Injunctive Relief as an Antitrust Violation or as an Enforcement Tool:...
Yves Botteman, Jean-Francois Guillardeau, Mar 19, 2013
The Apple/Samsung mobile device war has been raging for quite some time. In the European Union, Samsung sought...
2013: The Wind of Change?
Ruchit Patel, Jan 15, 2013
The wind of change is blowing through this continent. Whether we like it or not ..."
2013 has the potential to...
The Great Reformer: Mario Monti’s Legacy in Article 81 and Cartel...
Margaret Bloom, Apr 01, 2005
Commissioner Mario Monti’s achievements in relation to Article 81 of the EC Treaty include three are major reforms: (1) the...
