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French authority slams online pharma guidelines
Friday, 17 May 2013
France’s Competition Authority has criticised the government’s proposed guidelines to regulate online sales of medicine, saying they risk harming competition.
France fines Sanofi for stifling generic Plavix
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Drug maker Sanofi-Aventis has been told to pay a €40 million antitrust fine for allegedly persuading doctors and pharmacists to limit customer access to low-cost, generic rivals to its branded drug Plavix.
France secures more inter-bank fee reductions
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Following its success in lowering inter-bank fees charged by some of the country’s largest banks, France’s Competition Authority has secured similar reductions from Visa and MasterCard.
DG Comp ends French water investigation
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
The European Commission has dropped its antitrust investigation of France’s three leading water services companies and their trade association over alleged price fixing.
Clifford Chance promotes Durand
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Clifford Chance has promoted competition specialist Emmanuel Durand to partner in the firm’s Paris practice.
France secures remedies in media tie-up
Thursday, 18 April 2013
France’s Competition Authority has approved Rossel Group’s takeover of the Champagne-Ardenne-Picardie Hub of the Hersant Media Group (Pole CAP), subject to conditions.
France clamps down on construction bid-rigging
Thursday, 18 April 2013
France’s Competition Authority has fined Eiffage Construction Roussillon €960,000 for anti-competitive behaviour regarding the rebuilding of watchtowers at Perpignan prison.
Reed Smith opens in Paris
Monday, 15 April 2013
Michel Debroux has joined Reed Smith to open the firm’s Paris competition practice.
Bird & Bird promotes in Paris
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Bird & Bird has promoted Julie Catala Marty to partner in the firm’s Paris competition practice.
French court dismisses fuel appeal
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
The Paris Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal brought by four oil companies against a Competition Authority fine for cartel activity.
France consults on Canal Plus/TPS conditions
Monday, 4 March 2013
France’s Competition Authority has opened a public consultation on conditions attached to the Canal Plus/TPS merger.
France examines pharma industry
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
France’s Competition Authority has launched a sector inquiry of the pharmaceutical sector, to examine how competition works across the medical products distribution chain.
France refines merger guidelines
Monday, 25 February 2013
France’s Competition Authority has issued new draft merger control guidelines, clarifying areas such as the use of remedies, the fast-track process and the role of the trustee.
France looks into EDF solar complaint
Friday, 15 February 2013
France’s Competition Authority has opened an investigation of energy company EDF for allegedly abusing its dominant position, but refused to grant interim measures requested by a complainant.
France punishes abattoir cartel
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
France’s Competition Authority has fined eight pork slaughterhouses and two professional associations €4.6 million for implementing anti-competitive agreements.
GCR May 2013
Surveys: Washington, Taiwan • EU Cartel Settlements Round Table, Mexican Amparos • Interviews with Shiow-Ming Wu, Chris Fonteijn, Joe Wayland.
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GCR Live, Telecoms, Media and Technology
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GCR Live 5th Annual Competition Litigation
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