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Focus Antitrust - 18 December 2019

18 December 2019

Focus Antitrust - 18 December 2019

In The News

CMA issues interim report on market study into online platforms and digital advertising

The CMA has issued its interim report on its market study into online platforms and digital advertising. The report concludes that there is a strong argument for the development of a new regulatory regime, which could include rules governing the behaviour of online platforms and giving people greater control over their own data. Comments are invited by 12 February 2020. Click here.

CMA clears anticipated purchase of gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics by pharmaceutical company Roche Holdings

The CMA has cleared the anticipated purchase of gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics by pharmaceutical company Roche Holdings. Click here.

CMA issues fines to Berkshire estate agents for fixing minimum commission rates

The CMA has fined three Berkshire estate agents over £600,000 for fixing the minimum commission rates they charged their customers. Click here.

EU

Mergers

The European Commission has opened an in-depth phase 2 merger investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., Ltd by another shipbuilding group, Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings. The Commission is concerned that the merger may reduce competition in various global cargo shipbuilding markets. Click here.

CMA

The CMA has announced the launch of its merger inquiry into the completed acquisition by Google LLC of Looker Data Sciences, Inc. Click here.

For more information please contact Paul Stone on +44 (0)20 7203 5110 or at paul.stone@crsblaw.com.

Our thinking

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Payment Expert quotes Janine Regan on the record £1bn fine against Meta over EU data protection violations

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The Guardian quotes Gareth Mills on Microsoft lodging an appeal against the CMA’s decision to block its Activision Blizzard deal

Gareth Mills

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Microsoft appeals UK veto of Activision Blizzard takeover Read More Microsoft appeals UK veto of Activision Blizzard takeover
Emily Chalkley writes for The Evening Standard on the Goldman Sachs equal pay settlement and potential for future claims

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Employment Podcast: Sexual harassment in the workplace

Nick Hawkins

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Charles Russell Speechlys’ Family Team act for wife in securing 50% of the family’s assets - over £140m

William Longrigg

In the Press
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Charles Russell Speechlys’ Family Team act for wife in securing 50% of the family’s assets - over £140m Read More Charles Russell Speechlys’ Family Team act for wife in securing 50% of the family’s assets - over £140m
The Second Law Commission's Consultation Paper on Reforming the Arbitration Act 1996

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Here we look at the second consultation on reforms to the Act which came to an end on 22 May 2023 addressing three key issues. Read More Here we look at the second consultation on reforms to the Act which came to an end on 22 May 2023 addressing three key issues.
The Law Society Gazette quotes Duncan Lamont on the Leveson Inquiry

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From hacking claims to SLAPPs, the media – and media lawyers – remain under critical scrutiny. Read More From hacking claims to SLAPPs, the media – and media lawyers – remain under critical scrutiny.
Chapter 11 – the Latest in Vice Media’s Story

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Q&A: Is a lease of a woodland a farm business tenancy?

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Charles Russell Speechlys’ Private Wealth Disputes team act for the successful Claimants in rare case involving a promise to make a will

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Find out how Martyn's Law aims to ensure public safety, affecting approximately 300,000 premises across the UK. Read More Find out how Martyn's Law aims to ensure public safety, affecting approximately 300,000 premises across the UK.
Nick Hurley writes for City AM on the government’s plan to slash non-compete clauses

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Focus Antitrust - 18 December 2019

In The News

CMA issues interim report on market study into online platforms and digital advertising

CMA clears anticipated purchase of gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics by pharmaceutical company Roche Holdings

CMA issues fines to Berkshire estate agents for fixing minimum commission rates

EU

Mergers

Our thinking

Post-death claims in the Roy household - children, cohabitees and candid wives

Payment Expert quotes Janine Regan on the record £1bn fine against Meta over EU data protection violations

The Guardian quotes Gareth Mills on Microsoft lodging an appeal against the CMA’s decision to block its Activision Blizzard deal

Emily Chalkley writes for The Evening Standard on the Goldman Sachs equal pay settlement and potential for future claims

Employment Podcast: Sexual harassment in the workplace

Charles Russell Speechlys’ Family Team act for wife in securing 50% of the family’s assets - over £140m

The Second Law Commission's Consultation Paper on Reforming the Arbitration Act 1996

The Law Society Gazette quotes Duncan Lamont on the Leveson Inquiry

Chapter 11 – the Latest in Vice Media’s Story

The Debt Respite Scheme two years on – Where are we now?

Q&A: Is a lease of a woodland a farm business tenancy?

Charles Russell Speechlys’ Private Wealth Disputes team act for the successful Claimants in rare case involving a promise to make a will

Sleepwalking into (disclosure) oblivion – key considerations when litigation’s in the air

Inheritance and the Farmhouse

Q&A: Commission fees – finders, keepers?

Property Week quotes Emma Humphreys on the Renters (Reform) Bill

Duty to protect in public locations: Martyn’s Law draft bill published

Nick Hurley writes for City AM on the government’s plan to slash non-compete clauses

We asked ChatGPT about harnessing AI in the workplace – this is what it said

Behaviour and blame - what impact on a marriage?

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