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Focus Antitrust - 24 February 2021

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CMA publishes updated register of advisory and warning letters

The CMA has published an updated register of advisory and warning letters.  The CMA sends such letters where it has concerns that a company’s conduct may raise competition law issues.  Click here.

Comparethemarket appeals CMA’s decision on most favoured nation clauses

Comparethemarket has appealed the CMA’s decision which found that most favoured nation clauses in its agreements with home insurers infringed the Chapter I prohibition of the Competition Act 1998.  Click here.

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  • The CMA has approved a slot release agreement under the interim measures directions relating to the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement. Click here.

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