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ECJ says downloaded software can be re-sold by purchaser 10 Jul 2012 | 08:00 am
Europe's highest court has ruled that downloaded software can be re-sold by the purchaser.
Private damages awarded for a competition law infringement for the first time in the UK 9 Jul 2012 | 08:00 am
It has been an established principle for some years that persons who have suffered loss as a result of competition law infringements may claim damages for the loss they have suffered as a result.
Supreme Court confirms trade mark owner can control first marketing of goods in EEA 6 Jul 2012 | 08:00 am
In its judgment in Oracle v M-Tech, the Supreme Court confirmed that a trade mark owner can control the first marketing of its goods in the EEA without infringing European laws on the free movement of...
Ryanair v the competition authorities: the latest twist in the saga 3 Jul 2012 | 08:00 am
Ryanair's announcement on 20 June 2012, to make a renewed offer for Aer Lingus, sparks the next phase in a six year regulatory tussle between the airline and the competition authorities.
Competition Commission flags issues in AkzoNobel/Metlac merger 28 Jun 2012 | 08:00 am
On 27 June 2012, the Competition Commission published a so-called "Issues Statement" in its review of AkzoNobel's proposed acquisition of Metlac.
High value residential development: An update 25 Jun 2012 | 08:00 am
As discussed in our earlier article, the Government launched an attack in Budget 2012 on high-value residential property and perceived tax avoidance.
Court rules in Jaguar Land Rover’s favour over quantitative selective distribution criteria 15 Jun 2012 | 08:00 am
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld Jaguar Land Rover’s right to refuse dealers entry to its quantitative selective distribution system (operated under the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption (MV...
New CEO of the OFT announced 15 Jun 2012 | 08:00 am
Clive Maxwell will be the new CEO of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). His appointment was announced on 14 June by Business Secretary Vince Cable.
Enforcing EU judgments against assets located in England and Wales 28 May 2012 | 08:00 am
An increasing number of EU Judgment Creditors are looking to enforce judgments obtained in other EU states against a Judgment Debtor's assets located in England and Wales, including corporate debts.
Is your side letter at risk of being non-binding? 24 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
The key component of a legally binding document is certainty of the drafted terms.
