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  07/05/2024

  Allemagne

  Obligation to include a "No Russia clause" in supply agreements

  For some export transactions, re-exportation to Russia must be contractually prohibited. Model clauses present conflicts with German law on general terms and conditions.Companies must keep abreast of the sanctions against Russia, especially when it comes to export transactions, and as far as possible prevent any attempts by their customers to circumvent these sanctions. Companies have been aware of this for a long time. What is new, however, is that since 20 March 2024, companies are legally required to explicitly prohibit re-exportation to Russia or re-exportation for use in Russia in...

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  21/03/2024

  United Kingdom

  Proposed UK consumer legislation now clamps down on drip pricing and fake reviews

  The draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (the “DMCC Bill”) has recently been amended (on 13 March 2024) following the Report stage in the House of Lords to include measures that prohibit drip pricing and address fake and misleading reviews. The 3rd reading in the House of Lords will take place from 26 March 2024. The updated DMCC Bill now includes prohibitions on drip pricing, a practice that involves adding unavoidable hidden fees to the advertised price of a product or service. As the Government notes, drip pricing can mean consumers are ‘baited’...

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  07/03/2024

  Belgium

  L’Autorité belge de la Concurrence publie une étude sur l’évolution des prix des biens de consommation en Belgique et dans ses pays voisins

  GB

  Depuis 2013, l’Autorité belge de la Concurrence (ci-après « l’ABC ») a été mandatée  d’une compétence additionnelle en matière de concurrence et d’évolution des prix. Le livre V du Code de droit économique (CDE V) prévoit un système au sein duquel :l’Observatoire des prix analyse les prix et les marges, d’initiative ou à la demande du Ministre, et constate éventuellement des problèmes structurels du marché etEn...

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  19/01/2024

  International

  CBAM: Just over a week to comply

  As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to understand their obligations - which take practical effect this month. The CBAM, established by Regulation (EU) 2023/956, represents a significant step in the EU’s efforts to combat climate change and carbon leakage, aligning with the overarching goals of the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement.Key Practical Points on CBAM:Scope of CBAM: This mechanism applies to specific goods listed...

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  20/12/2023

  Allemagne

  After public consultation, Germany’s BMWK to consider 12th amendment to the Act for Restraints against Competition

  On 4 December 2023, the public consultation closed on a 12th amendment to the German Act for Restraints against Competition (GWB). The consultation had been initiated by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) on 6 November, the date when the 11th amendment of the GWB had been promulgated in the Federal Gazette and went into force the day after. While the 11th amendment sharpens German cartel law by strengthening the powers of the German competition authority, the Federal Cartel Office, for the consultation the BMWK urged all concerned organisations, undertakings, associations...

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  24/11/2023

  International

  Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transition in effect since 1 October 2023

  On 1 October 2023, a two-year transitional period began for implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/956, which introduces the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM levies punitive CO2 charges against third-country importers of certain goods and only permits CBAM declarants to import these goods into the EU. Although reporting obligations have been imposed for the two-year transition period, CBAM does not fully go into effect until 1 January 2026.A. General InformationFrom 1 January 2026, importers of specific goods from third countries will be required to pay punitive CO2 charges under...

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