Ten Things To Think About When Settling Patent Litigation (Video)

The European Commission's broad information-gathering powers under EU competition law have been reinforced by the General Court's dismissal of Broadcom's challenge to document production requests. The case raises critical questions about the extent to which the Commission can compel production of documents held overseas that are subject to legal professional privilege in other jurisdictions, particularly communications with non-EU qualified external counsel.

Manchester City successfully challenged Premier League rules on Associated Party Transactions, winning key competition law arguments. Potential rule changes and future legal actions now loom, highlighting sports arbitration's growing significance.

The criminal trial of three executives accused of fixing prices for water storage tanks has been taking place this week in London.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has published revised guidance on assessing merger efficiencies, marking a significant shift toward greater receptivity to efficiency-based arguments in merger reviews. The new provisions introduce more flexible evidentiary standards, recognize the potential role of behavioral remedies in securing efficiencies, and encourage parties to advance efficiency claims earlier in the review process without implying acceptance of competitive concerns.

The European General Court has upheld the Commission's prohibition of Booking's acquisition of eTraveli Group, endorsing a novel 'ecosystem' theory of harm that allows intervention even where market share increases are minimal. This landmark ruling significantly expands the Commission's ability to challenge acquisitions by dominant firms in digital markets, establishing that transactions which merely perpetuate existing low levels of competition can constitute significant impediments to effective

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has formalised its new approach to assessing efficiency arguments in merger control cases, marking a significant shift toward a more holistic evaluation framework. This updated guidance, which emerged from the CMA's 4Ps initiative, introduces the concept of Rivalry-Enhancing Efficiencies and establishes clearer pathways for merging parties to demonstrate competitive benefits.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has accepted binding commitments from 11 day traders following an investigation into suspected exchange of competitively sensitive information and coordination of trading strategies in commodity futures markets. The decision highlights critical compliance priorities for firms operating trading arcades and shared trading infrastructure, while leaving key legal questions deliberately unanswered. What does this enforcement action signal about the FCA's approach to antitrust e

Having a competitive edge is, according to any good marketer, vital for business success. Not only does it help to set you apart from the competition, it will allow you to attract customers or clients, and drive...

The Office of Fair Trading has issued a statement of objections to Virgin Atlantic and Cathay Pacific over an alleged breach of the Chapter I Prohibition of the Competition Act 1998.

The October 2026 edition examines significant competition law developments across the UK and EU, including the European Commission's final guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance...

As businesses increasingly deploy agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and actions, questions arise about supplier liability when AI agents malfunction or produce unexpected results. This article examines the contractual frameworks governing agentic AI relationships, revealing how standard IT contracts may inadequately address the unique risks of autonomous AI systems and exploring strategies for customers to better protect themselves against potential losses from AI agent failures.

Expanding into the UK market requires careful navigation of data protection regulations that extend beyond the GDPR. This podcast episode explores essential UK privacy considerations, from the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 to cookies and electronic marketing requirements that overseas businesses must understand when establishing operations in the UK.

In an eagerly anticipated decision, yesterday the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Amazon's appeal regarding the marketing and sales of "BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB"...

Last week, the UK Supreme Court decided that the UK court has jurisdiction to determine a claim challenging the FRAND rates offered by SEP holders as part of pool or platform joint licensing.

To date, the main risk identified in respect of a personal data breach has been the regulatory penalties.

The Italian competition authority (ICA) announced in a recent bulletin that it has fined Roxtec €15.1 million for abusing its dominant position by using EU trademark filing...

The CMA has published an update paper building upon its initial review of Foundation Models (FMs) (the technology underpinning generative AI tools such as ChatGPT).

Human rights issues are attracting national publicity in the run-up to the general election but they have impacted upon employment law since the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms was introduced in 1950. The Human Rights Act (the "Act") incorporated Convention rights directly into English law in October 2000.

The AI Act continues to contain a concerning flaw as regards the testing of any high risk AI System that also qualifies as a medical device under the Medical Devices Regulation...

Marc Dautlich and Alex Denoon explore the complexities of the EU AI Act's Declaration of Conformity requirements, specifically examining what it means for High-Risk AI Systems to comply with GDPR. The podcast addresses the practical challenges providers face when preparing this living document for AI-integrated medical devices and other regulated systems.