Paris Competition News

Dentons
April 22, 2013
2 pages

Also in French

In this Issue:

• When a post-contractual non-reaffiliation clause in a franchise agreement becomes an anti-competitive agreement
• The European Court of Justice qualifies declarations of government support as State aids
• In a difficult economic climate, a significant reduction in orders does not necessarily constitute the termination of an established business relationship

A New Sector Inquiry into Pharmaceutical Industry Practices by the French Competition Authority

Sidley Austin
March 1, 2013
1 page

The French Competition Authority launches a wide-ranging sector inquiry in the pharmaceutical distribution sector

Mayer Brown
February 27, 2013
2 pages

Anti-Competitive Practices: Jurisdiction of Courts Specialized in Damage Claims

Kramer Levin
February 13, 2013
2 pages

Also in French.

Cour de cassation Rules on Automotive Quantitative Selective Distribution Agreements

McDermott Will & Emery
February 12, 2013
2 pages

Competition News: January 2013

Salans
January 28, 2013
4 pages (In English & French)

In this issue:

• The French Competition Authority sanctions a professional organization which created a certification impeding access of products not bearing the NF mark to the French market
• Electrabel: the General Court of the European Union confirms the 20 million euro fine for failure to notify a de facto acquisition of control

Moving in the right direction: France is taking antitrust compliance very seriously

Clifford Chance
January 24, 2013
2 pages

Another Blow for Comparative Advertising in France

Bryan Cave
January 22, 2013
2 pages

Also in French.