Competition

The Kuria Agrees: Facebook’s Service is “Free and Always Will Be”

On December 7, 2021, CEE Legal Matters reported that Lakatos, Koves and Partners had successfully represented Facebook Ireland in a dispute with the Hungarian Competition Authority before the Kuria – the Hungarian supreme court. CEELM spoke with LKT Partner and Co-Head of Competition Eszter Ritter, who led the team, to learn more about the case.

Musat & Asociatii Announces Paul Buta as Managing Partner and Makes Three New Partners

Paul Buta has been appointed to Managing Partner, while Alexandru Terta, Iuliana Iacob, and Andrei Ormenean made Partner at Musat & Asociatii.

Revised UTPs Act in Croatia Becomes Fully Applicable in March. Have You Aligned Your Agreements with Suppliers?

Back in September 2021, the revised Act on the prohibition of unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain (the "UTPs Act") entered into force. As in all other EU Member States, the Croatian UTPs Act was revised to bring Croatia's legal framework in the area of unfair trading practices in business-to-business relations in the agricultural and food supply chain into compliance with the UTPs Directive.

Joint Venture Competition and Merger Clearance – It's a Bit Different in Poland

From the Polish law perspective, clearance of a joint venture establishment is different as compared to the EU law perspective. In this article we shine light on these key differences.

Janja Zaplotnik Becomes Equity Partner at Jadek & Pensa

Jadek & Pensa has promoted Janja Zaplotnik to Equity Partner.

Armin Schwabl and Nadine Leitner Make Partner at Cerha Hempel

Armin Schwabl and Nadine Leitner have been promoted to Partner at Cerha Hempel.

Bulgarian Competition Protection Commission Launched E-commerce Sector Inquiry

At the end of November 2021 Bulgarian Competition Protection Commission (CPC) launched inquiry of the consumer goods and services e-commerce sector (The Sector Inquiry). The Sector Inquiry is part of CPC's priority in the field of antitrust for 2021 to monitor constantly digital markets for prohibited agreements or practices as well as for abuse of dominant position. CPC also defines the e-commerce sector as one of its investigations top priorities in 2022.