The July 2022 issue of Ashurst's competition law newsletter features some of the key recent competition law developments, including: the new rules on vertical agreements in the EU and the UK; two rulings by the ECJ on abuse of dominance issues; a judgment by the Competition Appeal Tribunal on applications for collective proceedings in relation to the Trucks cartel; a recent antitrust fine in Spain and a case brought by the ACCC against MasterCard for alleged misuse of market power and exclusive dealing.
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competition law newsletter | eu
Jul 2022 General Court quashes €1bn fine imposed on Qualcomm for exclusivity payments
The General Court has quashed the Commission's decision fining Qualcomm for abusing its dominant position by making exclusivity payments relating to the supply of LTE chipsets.
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competition law newsletter | eu
Jul 2022 Court of Justice delivers guidance on abuses of dominance through data transfers
Court of Justice delivers guidance on abuses of dominance through data transfers.
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competition law newsletter | spain
Jul 2022 CNMC fines canine association for abuse of dominance
On 26 May 2022, the CNMC fined the Royal Canine Society of Spain almost EUR 143,000 for abusing its dominant position in several markets related to purebred dogs.
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competition law newsletter | uk
Jul 2022 CAT certifies £2bn opt-in collective proceedings arising from Trucks cartel
On 8 June 2022, the Competition Appeal Tribunal certified an application for collective proceedings for follow-on damages in relation to the Trucks cartel on an opt-in basis.
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