The new General Product Safety Regulation of the EU, which has recently entered into force, was published in the Official Journal of the EU on May 23, 2023, and it shall start to apply on December 13, 2024 (“the Regulation”).
DGKV Successful for Miele Center Max Group in Antitrust Proceedings Against Miele Bulgaria
Djingov Gouginski Kyutchukov & Velichkov has successfully represented the Miele Center Max Group before the Commission on Protection of Competition in antitrust proceedings initiated against Miele Bulgaria.
Clifford Chance Badea and Stoica & Associates Successful for Orange Romania on EUR 13.5 Million Competition Fine
Clifford Chance Badea and Stoica & Associates have successfully represented Orange Romania before the High Court of Cassation and Justice in a dispute with Romania's Competition Council concerning a EUR 13.5 million fine it had issued the company in the investigation of an alleged abuse of dominant position.
Regulation of Nicotine Pouches in the Czech Republic
Nicotine pouches are small pouches or pads containing nicotine and no tobacco. They are placed under the lip so that the nicotine is absorbed into the body through the mucous membrane. This alternative to traditional tobacco products, especially cigarettes, has been growing in popularity in recent years.
Nedelka Kubac Advokati Successful for Zasilkovna in Objecting to Czech Post Acquisition
Nedelka Kubac Advokati has successfully represented Zasilkovna in filing objections with the Czech Competition Authority against Ceska Posta's intended acquisition of the postal item delivery business of PNS.
Key Enforcement Trends and Top Priorities of The Romanian Competition Council
The practice of the Romanian Competition Council (RCC) over the last few years can be summed up in a rather simple headline: many (more) cases and substantial fines.
Gessel Advises Avallon MBO on Acquisition of SAT
Gessel has advised the Avallon MBO fund on its acquisition of sports and branded apparel retailer SAT.