Deltafina and Alliance One lose at General Court

Friday, 09 September 2011

No win for Deltafina and Alliance One
Europe’s General Court today upheld European Commission fines totalling €54 million against Italian tobacco processors Deltafina and Alliance One.

Visa loses restrictive practices appeal

Premium Article - Friday, 15 April 2011

Credit card network Visa’s €10.2 million restrictive practices fine remains intact after Europe’s General Court threw out its appeal against a 2007 DG Comp decision. 

Google yet to enter settlement talks with DG Comp

Premium Article - Tuesday, 08 February 2011

DG Comp not close to talks with Google
The European Commission and Google are a considerable distance away from settling the commission’s abuse of dominance charges against the company, as the commission continues to wait for companies to submit documents and data about Google and the online search market.

DoJ clears Alcan/Amcor

Premium Article - Monday, 14 June 2010

The US Department of Justice has approved Australia-based Amcor’s acquisition of Alcan Packaging, a subsidiary of mining company Rio Tinto, subject to divestitures.

Advertising JV no threat to online market, says DG Comp

Premium Article - Friday, 22 January 2010

The European Commission today cleared a proposed joint venture between four German online marketing agencies.

Almunia to stay the course on high fines

Premium Article - Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Joaquim Almunia backs high fines
Joaquin Almunia, nominee for European competition commissioner, warned cartelists to expect no reprieve from high fines when he takes the helm at DG Comp.

ECJ overturns paper fine

Premium Article - Thursday, 03 September 2009

ECJ overturns paper cartel fine
The European Court of Justice has overturned a €22 million European Commission fine against French paper company Bolloré, finding that the company had not been given a fair opportunity to defend itself against cartel allegations. 

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