The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail sector has been put under the spotlight by the Turkish Competition Authority (the “TCA”) once again.
Deceptive Green Advertising
A fast-track analysis by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has found that in many cases, companies' advertising communications suggesting sustainability are not backed up by easily accessible and relevant evidence for consumers. The result of the fast-track analyses was disclosed on 17 February 2023.
Consumer Law Amendment
In January 2023, there was a significant amendment to consumer law, which on the one hand expanded the rights of consumers, and on the other hand introduced a number of new obligations for retailers.
Clifford Chance and Ciftci Advise China Baowu Group on Antitrust and FDI Filings for Sinosteel Group Acquisition
Clifford Chance and its Turkish affiliate Ciftci Attorney Partnership have advised the China Baowu Steel Group Corporation Limited on the global merger control and foreign investment filings for its full acquisition of the Sinosteel Group Corporation Ltd.
Competition Law Challenges Faced by Romanian Companies in 2023: No-Poaching, FDI, Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position and More
2022 was a year of significant legislative changes in the field of competition, and 2023 is set to present several challenges for the business environment. This article discusses three of the most significant competition law challenges faced by Romanian companies in 2023: no-poaching, foreign direct investment (FDI), and abuse of superior bargaining position.
The Authority of the Competition Board to Conduct on-site Inspections, Hindering the Inspection and Sanctions
“Even if the deleted correspondence is restored, the act of deletion is considered by the Competition Board as hindering the on-site investigation.”
ChatGPT and Competition Law: Some Initial Thoughts and Questions
Probably even the chatbot ChatGPT would be “surprised” to see how many new articles, essays, blogposts, personal posts and videos discuss issues around AI, and specifically, generative AI.