An insightful review of the new vertical agreements block exemption regulation
The
European Commission has adopted a new block exemption regulation and guidelines for vertical agreements. The new rules have come into force on 1 June 2010.
But how successful are these reforms and has the Commission considered all potential legal complexities in today s internet age?
Providing you with a cutting-edge forum, this conference has been arranged to
examine the Commission`s vertical guidelines and their effect on existing distribution arrangements in the new economy.
Conference highlights include:- Exclusive rights
- E-commerce
- Enforcement
- Consumer rights
- Multi-channel sales
- Content downloads
- The interface between economics and competition pragmatism
- The distinction between horizontal and vertical restraints
- The impact of the new economy
