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European Commission closes investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by Apple over iPhone

7 October 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The European Commission has announced that it has closed two investigations relating to alleged breaches of European Union competition law by Apple in relation to its popular iPhone device. The first...

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Envelope cartel investigation signed, sealed but far from delivered

6 October 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The European Commission has conducted unannounced raids on envelope manufacturers in France, Spain, Denmark and Sweden. The Commission has been suspicious that the companies involved have operated a cartel...

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Lorry makers in price fix enquiry

24 September 2010 | Paul Gershlick

Some leading lorry manufacturers in Europe are at the centre of a cartel investigation. The Office of Fair Trading is leading an enquiry into whether they have fixed prices contrary to the Chapter I Prohibition...

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Directors watch out: OFT vows to get tough with directors who should have known their companies were breaking competition laws

21 July 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The Office of Fair Trading has vowed to get tough with directors who should have know that their companies were breaking competition laws. The OFT wants to use powers under the Company Directors Disqualification...

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Restrictive covenant was justified to protect franchisor’s know-how – Pirtek v Joinplace, High Court

14 July 2010 | Mark Weston

P had granted a 10 year franchise agreement to X. Following the termination of the agreement, the franchisee and others were involved in competing with P’s business. P alleged that this was in breach...

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Suppliers and customers braced for new competition law block exemption

11 May 2010 | Mark Weston

The European Commission has recently adopted a new exemption from breaching Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (previously Article 81 of the EC Treaty). Article 101 prohibits...

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Airlines experience turbulence as OFT alleges illegal sharing of confidential information

28 April 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The Office of Fair Trading has issued a statement of objections to Virgin Atlantic and Cathay Pacific over an alleged breach of the Chapter I Prohibition of the Competition Act 1998. Following a tip-off...

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Latest news and views tagged Chapter I Prohibition

European Commission closes investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by Apple over iPhone

Envelope cartel investigation signed, sealed but far from delivered

Lorry makers in price fix enquiry

Directors watch out: OFT vows to get tough with directors who should have known their companies were breaking competition laws

Restrictive covenant was justified to protect franchisor’s know-how – Pirtek v Joinplace, High Court

Suppliers and customers braced for new competition law block exemption

Airlines experience turbulence as OFT alleges illegal sharing of confidential information

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