Developments in National Competition Laws (January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017)
Inhaltsübersicht
- I. Australia
- II. Austria
- III. Belgium
- IV. France
- V. Germany
- VI. Hungary
- VII. Italy
- VIII. The Netherlands
- IX. Poland
- X. Portugal
- XI. Spain
- XII. Sweden
- XIII. Switzerland
- XIV. The United Kingdom
- XV. The United States of America
This is the ninety-second quarterly report on developments in national competition laws published by Wirtschaft und Wettbewerb – WuW. This report summarizes principal developments in the competition laws of Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States of America during the period from January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017. 1
I. Australia
Federal Court dismisses ACCC cartel proceedings in the electrical cable sector
The Federal Court dismissed proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission („ACCC”) against electrical cable manufacturers and wholesalers and their executives for alleged cartel conduct. The ACCC alleged that, at a