資料保管庫

The Court of Justice confirms the fines of €198 million and of €20.71 million imposed respectively on Heineken and on Bavaria NV for their participation in a cartel on the Dutch beer market

2012-12-19　EC

State aid: Commission adopts new Broadband Guidelines

2012-12-19　EC

Commission authorises €2.66 billion state aid to Italian agricultural sector after May earthquakes

2012-12-19　EC

State aid cases:

State aid: Commission approves German scheme supporting noise reduction in rail freight transport

State aid: Commission orders recovery of €360 million unlawful aid from Italian ground handling operator SEA Handling

State aid: Commission clears support for urban regeneration projects in Greece and Bulgaria

State aid: Commission finds Italian ICI real estate tax exemptions for non-commercial entities incompatible and clears amended exemptions under new IMU law

State Aid: Commission authorises transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances for modernisation of Czech and Hungarian electricity sector

State aid: Commission approves capital injection to finalise construction of Berlin Brandenburg airport

State aid: Commission approves € 100 million aid for infrastructure at Port of Augusta, Sicily

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into payment of dividends by Caixa Geral de Depósitos

2012-12-19　EC

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of US titanium producer Timet by US component manufacturer PCC

2012-12-19　BIS

Consumers given more copyright freedom

2012-12-19　CC

CC final determination on NI gas price control is published

2012-12-19　Ofcom

Ofcom’s draft work programme for 2013/14

2012-12-19　BBC Trust

The Pollard Review

The BBC Trust has today published the conclusions of the inquiry by former Head of Sky News Nick Pollard into a dropped Newsnight investigation which featured allegations of sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile.

2012-12-19　BBC Trust

Editorial Standards finding on Newsnight, 2 November 2012, including the report from Ken MacQuarrie

On Wednesday 19 December the Trust published a finding by its Editorial Standards Committee (ESC) on the edition of Newsnight broadcast on 2 November 2012.

2012-12-18　ECHR

YILDIRIM v. TURKEY - 3111/10 - HEJUD [2012] ECHR 2074

BAILII / Press Release

Restriction of Internet access without a strict legal framework regulating the scope of the ban and affording the guarantee of judicial review to prevent possible abuses amounts to a violation of freedom of expression

2012-12-18　EC

Statement by Vice President Almunia on the Google investigation

These concerns relate to:

•- the way in which Google's vertical search services are displayed within general search results as compared to services of competitors;

•- the way Google may use and display third party content on its vertical search services;

•- exclusivity agreements for the delivery of Google search advertisements on other websites; and

•- restrictions in the portability of AdWords advertising campaigns.

2012-12-17　EC

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Italian bank Monte dei Paschi

2012-12-14　EC

No change to telecoms and internet governance - EU Member States amongst dozens not signing proposed new International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) Treaty, remain 100% committed to open internet

2012-12-14　OFT

OFT clears London Stock Exchange Group’s acquisition of LCH.Clearnet

The OFT has cleared the anticipated acquisition by the London Stock Exchange Group plc of majority control of LCH.Clearnet Group Limited

2012-12-13　CJ AG

Advocate General’s Opinion in Joined Cases C-512/10, C-545/10, C-625/10, C-627/10, C-412/11 Commission v Poland, Czech Republic, France, Slovenia, Luxembourg

Press release

According to Advocate General Jääskinen, five Member States have failed to fulfil their obligations under the rail transport directives

The Advocate General proposes that the Court finds that Poland, Czech Republic, France, Slovenia and Luxembourg have infringed European law in this area

2012-12-13　EC

Antitrust: Commission accepts legally binding commitments from Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Hachette, Holtzbrinck and Apple for sale of e-books

2012-12-13　Ofcom

UK a nation of hi-tech TV lovers

2012-12-13　DCMS

First Government-funded rural broadband project goes live

North Yorkshire first area to benefit from BDUK support

2012-12-13　総務省

「東日本大震災アーカイブシンポジウム」－過去と現在の記憶・記録を未来へ伝えるために－の開催

2012-12-12　GC

Judgment in Case T-332/09 Electrabel v Commission

Press release

The General Court upholds a fine of €20 million imposed on Electrabel for having put a concentration into effect before notifying it

2012-12-12　CJ AG Opinion Newly added!

Advocate General’s Opinion in Cases C-201/11 P, C-204/11 P and C-205/11 P UEFA and FIFA v Commission

Press release

Advocate General Jääskinen proposes that the Court dismiss FIFA and UEFA’s appeals against the judgments of the General Court concerning the television broadcasting of the Football World Cup and the European Championships; If those competitions are considered by Member States to be events of major importance for their society, those Member States may, in order to ensure broad public access, require that they be broadcast on free-to-air television

2012-12-12　EC

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Austrian mobile phone operator Orange by H3G, subject to conditions

2012-12-12　EC

State aid: Commission opens two in-depth inquiries into Italian support measures in energy sector in Sardinia

2012-12-11　EC

Competition: Commission launches study on choice and innovation in food sector

2012-12-11　EC

Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Romanian Power Exchange

2012-12-10　FTC

FTC's Second Kids' App Report Finds Little Progress in Addressing Privacy Concerns Surrounding Mobile Applications for Children

Kids' Data Still Collected, Shared without Parents' Knowledge, Consent

2012-12-10　FCC

FCC Chairman Announces Technology Transitions Policy Task Force

” answering the fundamental policy question for communications in the 21st century: In a broadband world, how can we best ensure that our nation’s communications policies continue to drive a virtuous cycle of innovation and investment, promote competition, and protect consumers?”

2012-12-10　EC

Digital Agenda – European Commission raises serious doubts over contradictory Polish proposal on broadband market

Digital Agenda: Commission suspends Czech proposal to regulate wholesale termination rates

2012-12-10　JFTC

株式会社日立ハイテクノロジーズによるエスアイアイ・ナノテクノロジー株式会社の株式取得に関する審査結果について

2012-12-10　JFTC

株式会社ヤマダ電機による株式会社ベスト電器の株式取得計画に関する審査結果について

「ヤマダ電機の申し出た措置は構造的措置であり，１０地域において当事会社の店舗を譲渡することにより，当該地域において新規の独立した競争者を創出するものであることから，適切な措置であると評価できる。」

2012-12-07　EC

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into creation of "NewCo", combining Munksjö and part of Ahlstrom

2012-12-07　EC

Market abuse: Justice Ministers agree Commission proposals on criminal sanctions

2012-12-07　総務省

日本放送協会が放送法第20条第10項の認可を受けて実施する「協会のラジオ放送が聴取しにくい状況の改善に資するため、その放送番組を放送と同時にインターネットを通じて一般に提供する業務における提供番組の追加」についての認可申請に対する総務省の考え方についての意見募集

―　放送法第20条第2項第8号の業務の認可に係る意見募集　―

2012-12-06　DOJ

Speech:

International Cooperation: Taking a Broader View

2012-12-06　CJ

Judgment in Case C-457/10 P AstraZeneca v Commission

Press release

The Court dismisses the appeal of the AstraZeneca group, which abused its dominant position by preventing the marketing of generic products replicating Losec

2012-12-06　CJ

Judgment in Case C-441/11 P Commission v Verhuizingen Coppens NV

Press release

The Court of Justice sets aside, in relation to Coppens, the judgment of the General Court concerning the cartel on the Belgian international removals market - Since Coppens was liable for its participation in an agreement for the submission of cover quotes to customers, it must be fined a total of €35,000

2012-12-06　EC

Speech by Joaquin Almunia: The role of competition policy in times of crisis

2012-12-05　DOJ

Speech:

The Role of Standards in the Current Patent Wars

2012-12-05　EC

Speech by Alexander Italianer: Legal certainty, proportionality, effectiveness: the Commission's practice on remedies

2012-12-05　EC

Antitrust: Commission fines producers of TV and computer monitor tubes € 1.47 billion fine for two decade-long cartels

2012-12-05　EC

State aid: Commission approves emergency rescue aid for Austrian bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria

2012-12-05　DCMS

State aid funding for local TV infrastructure

European Commission's green light paves the way for investment

2012-12-03　FCC Blog Newly added!

Media Ownership: Going the Extra Mile for Transparency

2012-12-03　EC

Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Bulgarian Energy Holding

2012-12-03　CC

Increased protection for online gamblers

Bill reforms remote gambling regulations in Great Britain

November

2012-11-30　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Belgian ground handling service provider Aviapartner by LBO France

2012-11-30　EC

Antitrust: Commission welcomes General Court judgment on tariff arrangements within Groupement des cartes bancaires

2012-11-29　FCC

ISP Reform Order – Report and Order

2012-11-29　ECN

Antitrust: ECN publishes overview of investigative and decision-making powers for the first time

2012-11-29　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of German automotive supplier ixetic by rival Magna of Canada

2012-11-29　DCMS

Lord Justice Leveson publishes report

Independent inquiry examined the ethics and regulation of the press

2012-11-29　CC

Phoenix Natural Gas Limited price determination

2012-11-29　BBC Trust

Cutting red tape for a more creative BBC - Commentary on the Trust's review of service licences

2012-11-29　JFTC

企業における独占禁止法コンプライアンスに関する取組状況について（概要）

・企業における独占禁止法コンプライアンスに関する取組状況について（本文）

・参考資料

2012-11-28　EC

State aid: Commission approves restructuring plans of Spanish banks BFA/Bankia, NCG Banco, Catalunya Banc and Banco de Valencia

2012-11-28　総務省

ソフトバンク株式会社によるイー・アクセス株式会社の株式取得等に関する電波監理審議会への報告

2012-11-28　総務省

外国人向けテレビジョン国際放送の放送番組を有線テレビジョン放送事業者に放送と同時に提供する業務の認可

―　日本放送協会の放送法第20条第2項第8号の業務の認可　―.

2012-11-27　CC

Issues statement for Yell/hibu review of undertakings

2012-11-27　METI

九州電力株式会社の電気料金値上げ認可申請を受理

2012-11-26　EC

Competition and personal data protection

Joaquín Almunia, Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

Privacy Platform event: Competition and Privacy in Markets of Data

2012-11-26　BBC Trust

The BBC – where we go from here

Chairman's speech to Voice of the Listener & Viewer's annual Autumn Conference

”Looking at international comparisons, the number of reputable providers of broadcast news and print journalism doesn't seem too unhealthy at present, and of course the internet has broadened the range of available news sources.

But the problem may be one further down the road, as the market changes. If giants like Google and Apple continue to grow at their current rate they will become more and more powerful and will acquire more and more influence over the way people use different media on a day-to-day basis. They may come to control the so-called 'gateways' that people use to get to news and other programmes.”

2012-11-26　METI

関西電力株式会社の電気料金値上げ認可申請を受理

2012-11-22　CJ

Judgment in Case C-89/11 P E.ON Energie AG v Commission

Press release

The Court of Justice confirms that E.ON Energie AG must pay a fine of €38 million for breaking a seal during an inspection relating to a competition law investigation

It dismisses the appeal brought by E.ON Energie against the judgment of the General Court, which upheld the Commission’s decision imposing that fine

2012-11-22　EC

Competition: European Competition Network refines its Model Leniency Programme

2012-11-22　EC

Mergers: Commission approves Glencore's acquisition of Xstrata, subject to conditions

2012-11-22　BBC Trust

Tony Hall appointed as Director-General of the BBC

The BBC Trust has today appointed Tony Hall - Lord Hall of Birkenhead - as the Director-General of the BBC, following the departure of George Entwistle.

2012-11-22　JFTC

自動車メーカーが発注する自動車用部品の見積り合わせの参加業者に対する排除措置命令及び課徴金納付命令について

2012-11-21　EC

State aid: Commission endorses €1.56 billion compensation for Poste Italiane for public services delivered over 2009-2011

2012-11-21　DCMS/Ofcom

Culture Secretary renews Channel 3 and 5 broadcast licences

Maria Miller ensures a secure and diverse future for public service broadcasting.

Ofcom sets out process for ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5 licence renewal

Ofcom today sets out the next steps for the licence renewal of ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5, following the announcement from Maria Miller, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on the future licensing arrangements.

2012-11-21　CC

Radio merger issues statement

2012-11-21　総務省

平成24年10月「通信・放送産業動態調査」の結果（速報）

2012-11-20　EC

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into state measures in favour of Slovenian airline Adria Airways

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into state measures in favour of Latvian airline airBaltic

2012-11-20　EC

State aid: Commission clears UK umbrella support scheme for broadband investment 'BDUK'

2012-11-20　EC

State aid: Commission finds sale of LOT Polish Airlines’ subsidiaries did not involve state aid

State aid: Commission opens two in-depth inquiries into Italian support measures in energy sector in Sardinia

2012-11-20　Ofcom

Half of internet users unsure if content is legal

2012-11-20　BBC Trust

BBC Trust publishes NAO report on financial management at the BBC

The BBC has strengthened its approach to managing its finances but should improve its financial reporting systems, according to a report by the National Audit Office (the NAO) for the BBC published today.

2012-11-20　財務省 Newly added!

財政制度等審議会財政投融資分科会

資料（平成24年11月20日開催） / クールジャパン推進のための機関

2012-11-19　EC

State aid: Commission approves amendments to the restructuring plan of ING

2012-11-19　消費者庁

公共料金に関する研究会報告書（平成24年11月）

2012-11-16　総務省

イー・アクセス株式会社に対するデータ通信サービスの速度表示等に関する広告表示に係る措置（指導）

2012-11-15　DOJ

Press Release

Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Star Atlantic's Acquisition of Veolia

2012-11-15　Ofcom

Ofcom response to MP Rob Wilson

Ofcom’s investigation into BBC

2012-11-14　DOJ

Press Release

Justice Department Statement on Entergy Corp.'s Transmission System Commitments and Acquisition of KGen Power Corp.'s Plants in Arkansas and Mississippi

2012-11-13　総務省

「放送政策に関する調査研究会」の開催

2012-11-12　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of part of French insurance company Gan Eurocourtage by rival Helvetia

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Teva's over the counter business by Procter & Gamble

2012-11-12　BBC

BBC statement regarding Peter Johnston / MacQuarrie Report

Summary of Actions and Findings regarding 2 November Newsnight

Statement following Ken MacQuarrie's report into Newsnight broadcast

Q&A: BBC crisis explained

2012-11-09　FTC

FTC Approves Kinder Morgan’s Application to Sell Pipeline Assets

The Federal Trade Commission has approved an application by energy company Kinder Morgan, Inc. requesting FTC approval for the company to sell certain natural gas pipeline and other assets to Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP.

2012-11-08　EC

EU initiates anti-subsidy investigation on solar panel imports from China

2012-11-07　FTC

FTC Closes Its Investigation Into Hilcorp Alaska’s Proposed Acquisition of Marathon Alaska’s Natural Gas Production, Transmission, and Storage Assets

The Federal Trade Commission has closed its nonpublic investigation of Hilcorp Alaska LLC’s proposed acquisition of Marathon Alaska LLC’s Cook Inlet, Alaska, natural gas production, storage, and pipeline assets without taking any action, and the Commission has issued a related statement.

2012-11-07　EC

Mergers: Commission approves Outokumpu's acquisition of Inoxum, subject to conditions

Mergers: Commission approves joint-venture between ARM, Giesecke & Devrient and Gemalto, subject to conditions

2012-11-07　EC

State aid: Commission extends in-depth investigation into Italian support measures in favour of former Tirrenia Group

2012-11-06　CJ

Judgment in Case C-199/11 Europese Gemeenschap v Otis NV and Others

Press release

The Charter of Fundamental Rights does not prevent the Commission from bringing an action, on behalf of the EU, before a national court for compensation for loss caused to the EU by an agreement or practice contrary to EU law (As regards the right of access to a tribunal, the Court states that the rule that national courts are bound by a finding of infringement made in a Commission decision does not mean that the parties do not have access to a tribunal.)

2012-11-06　CJ

Judgments in Case C-551/10 P Éditions Odile Jacob v Commission and in Joined Cases C-553/10 P Commission v Éditions Odile Jacob and C-554/10 P Lagardère v Éditions Odile Jacob

Press release

The Court dismisses Odile Jacob’s claim that the judgment of the General Court declaring Lagardère’s purchase of Vivendi Universal Publishing to be compatible with the common market should be set aside - The Court confirms the annulment of the decision approving Wendel Investissement as purchaser of the sold assets of Vivendi Universal Publishing

2012-11-06　国土交通省 Newly added!

「公的支援に関する競争政策検討小委員会」の開催について

（日本航空の再生に当たっては、公的支援と競争環境について、各方面から指摘を受けているところです。また、ＥＵにおける公的支援に関するガイドラインを参考に、日本においても同様のガイドラインを策定すべきとの指摘も受けているところです。）／第１回　公的支援に関する競争政策検討小委員会・配布資料（「ＥＵにおける公的支援ガイドラインについて」等）

2012-11-06　総務省

「放送サービスの高度化に関する検討会」の開催

（1）4K・8K（スーパーハイビジョン）に関する、放送サービスや受信機器の実用化・普及に関するロードマップの策定（2）視聴者の安全・安心の確保の観点から必要となる、スマートテレビに関するルールの具体化、及びその推進体制の整備の進め方（3）ケーブルテレビのプラットフォームに求められる機能とその整備の進め方（4）その他

2012-11-05　BBC Trust Newly added!

Jimmy Savile inquiries

2012-11-02　EC

Merger review: Past evolution and future prospects

Joaquín Almunia, Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

Conference on Competition Policy, Law and Economics, Cernobbio (Italy),2 November 2012

2012-11-02　総務省

「放送コンテンツ流通の促進方策に関する検討会」の開催

1．海外市場など新たな市場開拓の促進に向けた課題 / 2．放送事業者、権利者、行政など関係者が連携して取り組むべき方策（1）海外におけるコンテンツ発信の場の確保（2）権利処理の効率化の促進

2012-11-01　総務省 Newly added!

パーソナルデータの利用・流通に関する研究会（第1回）

・EU、米国における個人情報・プライバシー保護等に関する制度の概要

October

2012-10-31　CC

CC publishes merger procedural guidelines and begins consultation on revised disclosure guidance

2012-10-31　CC

OFT refers cross channel transport merger to the CC

2012-10-30　EC Newly added!

Commission's amicus curiae intervention on tax deductibility of cartel fines in Belgium published on website

Commission observations to National Courts (Amicus curiae observations, Article 15(3)) - Cooperation with national courts (Antitrust)

2012-10-30　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of personal care packaging manufacturer Rexam by Sun Capital Partners

2012-10-30　DOJ

Press Release

Japanese Automobile Parts Manufacturer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing and Obstruction of Justice

2012-10-30　総務省

「パーソナルデータの利用・流通に関する研究会」の開催

2012-10-30　総務省

「メタル回線のコストの在り方に関する検討会」の開催

2012-10-29　OFT

OFT refers cross channel transport merger to Competition Commission

The OFT hasreferred the completed acquisition by Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (Eurotunnel) of certain assets of former ferry operator, SeaFrance S.A. (SeaFrance) to the Competition Commission for further investigation, due to concerns the merger could substantially reduce competition in the provision of cross channel transport services

2012-10-26　Ofcom

Response to the full judgment from the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Ofcom’s pay TV decision

In the two and a half years since Ofcom’s pay TV decision, consumers have benefited from greater choice and innovation through wider availability of premium content. We are pleased with this outcome, which has offered real benefits for consumers

” Ofcom is pleased that the Tribunal has agreed with us that we have the power to impose a wholesale must-offer remedy. While the Tribunal and Ofcom have reached different conclusions as to Sky’s historic behaviour, what matters now is Sky’s future behaviour. If Sky does now act as a willing wholesaler, then this should have a positive impact on competition and offer benefits for consumers.”

2012-10-26　総務省

「電気通信事業法の消費者保護ルールに関するガイドライン」の改正

2012-10-25　EC

10 facts about media and content industries

2012-10-25　CNC

The CNC has issued its Annual Report Public Aid

The now published is the fourth annual report on state aid granted in Spain, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 11 of Law 15/2007, of 3 July, the Competition

2012-10-25　BIS

Vince Cable statement on Ford announcement

Vince Cable responds to today's news from Ford on Southampton and Dagenham.

2012-10-25　DCMS

NI viewers to get ROI channels

Extra channels available following digital switchover

2012-10-25　OFT

OFT accepts Boparan's offer to sell Christmas pudding business to remedy merger concerns

The OFT has accepted undertakings from Boparan Holdings Ltd to sell a Christmas pudding manufacturing business to remedy competition concerns raised by its proposed acquisition of R F Brookes and Avana Bakeries.

2012-10-24　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Microsoft on non-compliance with browser choice commitments

2012-10-24　BBC Trust

Trust launches second review of BBC Online and Red Button services

The BBC Trust has today announced a new review of BBC Online and BBC Red Button

2012-10-23　BBC Trust

Letters to Secretary of State from Lord Patten

In response to the Secretary of State’s letter sent today to Lord Patten, the BBC Trust is today issuing his reply and also making available correspondence on the same subject to the Secretary of State dated 18 October 2012. Both letters are attached

2012-10-19　CC

CC accepts final undertakings from VPS and TDR

2012-10-19　総務省

ホワイトスペースを活用したエリア放送の制度改正案に対する意見募集

2012-10-18　OFT/CJ

OFT welcomes European Court of Justice ruling on misleading promotions

Judgment in Case C-428/11 Purely Creative and Others v Office of Fair Trading

Press release

2012-10-17　EC

State Aid: Commission clears creation of UK Green Investment Bank

2012-10-17　EC

State aid: Commission investigates Italian measures reducing taxes and social contributions in areas affected by natural disastersfrdeit

2012-10-17　CC

Responses to review of market investigation guidelines published

2012-10-17　JFTC

国土交通省及び高知県が発注する一般土木工事等の入札参加業者らに対する排除措置命令，課徴金納付命令等について

2012-10-16　EC

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of German press manufacturer Schuler by rival Andritz

2012-10-16　BBC Trust

Letter from the BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten to the BBC Director-General George Entwistle

Following approval from the Executive Board and the Trust, the BBC Executive has today named the leads and the terms of reference for the two independent inquiries into issues raised by the Savile affair

2012-10-15　FTC

FTC Places Conditions on Watson Pharmaceutical's Proposed Acquisition of Actavis

To Protect Competition, Companies Agree to Sell Rights and Assets to 18 Drugs to Sandoz and Par, Relinquish Manufacturing and Marketing Rights for Three Other Drugs

2012-10-15　EC

Fourteenth issue of the ECN Brief

2012-10-12　FCC

Commission Relaxes The Cable Encryption Prohibition

2012-10-12　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of US-based distributor Brightpoint by US rival Ingram Micro

2012-10-12　総務省

「モバイル接続料算定に係る研究会」の開催

2012-10-11　EC

Reviewing the Commission’s Regional aid guidelines

Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy 　

Open Days – 10th European week of regions and cities High level seminar on Competition, State aid and regional development/Brussels 11 October 2012

2012-10-10　DOJ

Six “Small” Proposals for SSOs Before Lunch

Renata Hesse Deputy Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice

Remarks as Prepared for the ITU-T Patent Roundtable

Geneva, Switzerland, October 10, 2012

2012-10-11　OFT/CC/DCMS

OFT refers Global Radio's acquisition of GMG Radio to the Competition Commission

The OFT has referred the completed acquisition by Global Radio Holdings Limited of Real and Smooth Limited to the Competition Commission for a detailed investigation.

CC to investigate radio merger

Global Radio and Guardian Media Group Radio merger not to be considered on media plurality grounds

Culture Secretary Maria Miller announces decision

2012-10-10　BIS

Paving the way to business freedom

Latest amendments to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill have been published.

2012-10-10　BBC Trust

Trust sets out planned approach for review of BBC's "breadth of opinion"

The Trust has today published the terms of reference and planned approach for its impartiality review of the BBC’s breadth of opinion.

2012-10-10　BBC Trust

Letter from BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten to BBC Director-General George Entwistle

The Trust has today published a letter from the Chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, to the BBC Director-General, George Entwistle. It contains a request for the Director-General to check that the BBC's child protection policies, processes, guidance and training are fit for purpose, alongside those on sexual harassment, bullying and whistle-blowing. It asks for an interim report on this to be given to the Trust at its December meeting, which is scheduled to take place on December 19.

2012-10-10　総務省 New!

「周波数再編アクションプラン（平成24年10月改定版）」の公表

2012-10-09　FTC

FTC Submits Amicus Brief Explaining that Drug Companies Use “No-Authorized Generic” Agreements to Delay Generic Competition

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey stating that an agreement by a branded drug company not to launch an authorized generic (AG) drug “provides a convenient method for branded drug firms to pay generic patent challengers for agreeing to delay entry.”

2012-10-08　EC

Presenting the Competition Policy Work Programme for 2013/14

Joaquin Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

ECON, European Parliament / Brussels 8 October 2012

2012-10-08　CC

CC set to clear roofline products merger

2012-10-07　総務省

統計からみたスポーツの今昔 -「体育の日」にちなんで-

2012-10-07　総務省

ブロードバンド普及促進のための公正競争レビュー制度の運用に関する再意見募集（平成24年度）の結果公表

2012-10-07　総務省

放送の停止事故の発生状況（平成23年度）

2012-10-05　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of pharma company Actavis by rival Watsonfrde

2012-10-04　FTC

FTC Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review in AndroGel "Pay-for-Delay" Case

Solicitor General of the United States Files Petition on Behalf of the Agency

2012-10-04　EC

State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid for Austrian bank Hypo Tirolfrde

2012-10-03　EC

State aid: Commission finds OPAP's exclusive rights and exclusive VLT license contain no state aid after amendments

State aid: Commission finds that financing of Munich airport's terminal 2 does not contain aid

State aid: Commission finds that prolongation of Italian compensation scheme for interruptibility services in Sardinia and Sicily involves no state aid

State aid: the Commission opens an enquiry into a French levy in the dairy sector (‘taxe FranceAgriMer’)frde

2012-10-02　EC

Competition policy as a pan-European effort

Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

European Competition Day/ Nicosia 2 October 2012

2012-10-02　EC

Certainty, consistency, competition: a framework for investment

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda

ETNO FT 2012 Summit Brussels, 2 October 2012

2012-10-02　総務省

平成23年度の字幕放送等の実績

2012-10-02　総務省

視聴覚障害者向け放送普及行政の指針の見直し及び視聴覚障害者向け放送普及行政の指針見直し（案）に対する意見募集の結果

2012-10-02　DCMS

Consultation opens on cultural test for Video Games, Animation and High-End TV

Industry and Stakeholder opinion sought to aid introduction of tax reliefs for the creative sector.

September

2012-09-29　EC!

Antitrust: Commission confirms inspections in lead recycling sector

2012-09-28　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to suspected participants in retail food packaging cartel

2012-09-28　EC

State aid: Commission prolongs guidelines on state aid for rescuing and restructuring firms in difficulty

2012-09-28　EC

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of UK dairy cooperative Milk Link by rival Arla, subject to conditions

2012-09-28　OFT

OFT refers private motor insurance market to competition commission

The OFT has referred the UK's private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission for further investigation amid concerns that the market is not working well for motorists.

2012-09-28　総務省

公立病院改革プラン実施状況等の調査結果

2012-09-28　総務省

我が国のインターネットにおけるトラヒックの集計・試算

2012-09-27　GC

Judgment in Cases T-139/09, T-243/09 and T-328/09 France, Fédération de l'organisation économique fruits et légumes (Fedecom) and Producteurs de légumes de France v Commission

The General Court confirms the Commission’s decision categorising the French ‘contingency plans’ applied to the fruit and vegetable sector between 1992 and 2002 as unlawful State aid

2012-09-27　EC

Presenting the State aid modernisation initiative

Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

EP workshop: State Aid Modernisation Brussels 25 September 2012

2012-09-26　DOJ

Press Release

Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Order for Standard Parking Corp. to Proceed with Its Acquisition of Central Parking Corp.

2012-09-26　CC

CC publishes three further evaluations of past merger remedies (PDF, 697 Kb)

2012-09-26　OFT

OFT considers divestment remedy in vinegars merger

The OFT is considering undertakings offered by Nakano to divest its production plant in Burntwood, Staffordshire to address the competition concerns arising from its completed acquisition of the vinegar and pickles businesses of Premier Foods Group Limited.

2012-09-26　総務省

住民基本台帳制度におけるドメスティック・バイオレンス、ストーカー行為等の被害者の保護のための措置の一部改正

2012-09-26　総務省

平成23年社会生活基本調査　生活時間に関する結果

2012-09-25　DOJ

Press Release

Biglari Holdings Inc. to Pay $850,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Antitrust Premerger Notification Requirements

2012-09-25　DCMS

Review of e-lending launched

Clear strategy could help more libraries to adopt the practice

2012-09-25　CC

Competition Commission publishes energy and postal services appeals rules

2012-09-25　総務省

長期増分費用方式に基づく接続料の平成25年度以降の算定の在り方

2012-09-24　EC

New rules for finance: Putting the genie back in the bottle

Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Public hearing on Tackling the culture of manipulation: Global action Brussels 24 September 2012

2012-09-21　DOJ

Speech

Antitrust Policy in the Information Age: Protecting Innovation and Competition

2012-09-21　FTC

Proposed Acquisition by Vivendi, S.A. of EMI Recorded Music

Statement of Bureau of Competition Director Richard A. Feinstein

2012-09-21　EC

Mergers: Commission clears Universal's acquisition of EMI's recorded music business, subject to conditions

2012-09-21　CC

CC formally clears McGill’s/Arriva Scotland West takeover

2012-09-21　JFTC

電力市場における競争の在り方について（概要）

・電力市場における競争の在り方について（報告書本体）

・別添１「電力市場における競争の在り方について」＜概略図＞

・別添２「期待される電力市場の姿」

・別添３「平成９年以降に公正取引委員会が行った提言のポイント」

2012-09-20　FTC

FTC Finalizes Procedure Changes to Streamline Agency Investigative Processes and Keep Pace With Technology

The Federal Trade Commission today issued final changes to agency procedure that will streamline the FTC’s investigatory process, make updates to keep pace with electronic evidence discovery, and provide more detail on how the agency evaluates allegations of misconduct by attorneys practicing before the Commission

2012-09-20　GC

Order of the President of the General Court in Case T-52/12 R Greece v Commission

Press release

The President of the General Court suspends the operation of the Commission decision ordering the recovery of €425 million from Greek farmers

2012-09-20　EC

Mergers: Commission approves e-mobility joint venture between Austrian electricity provider Verbund and German technology firm Siemens

2012-09-20　EC

Mergers: Commission approves joint venture between Euler Hermes and Mapfre in delcredere insurance

2012-09-20　EC

Competition: Commission signs EU cooperation agreement with China

2012-09-20　CC

CC provisionally rules against AkzoNobel / Metlac merger

2012-09-20　BBC Trust

BBC Trust launches third review of the Window of Creative Competition for Television

The BBC Trust has today begun the third of its biennial reviews looking at how well the arrangements for the Window of Creative Competition (WoCC) for television are working

2012-09-19　DOJ

Litigation in the Antitrust Division

JOSEPH F. WAYLAND Acting Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice

Remarks as Prepared for the Georgetown Law 6th Annual Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium

2012-09-19　EC

Antitrust: Commission market tests commitments proposed by Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Hachette, Holtzbrinck and Apple for the sale of e-books

2012-09-19　EC

State aid case:

State aid: Commission orders recovery of €10 million unlawful aid from Slovenian ski maker Elan

State Aid: Commission authorises investment aid for UK ''energy from waste'' gasification plant in Kingston upon Hull

State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid to Austrian bank ÖVAG

2012-09-19　EC

Perspective from the European Commission: Competition as a tool for sustainable recovery

Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

6th Annual Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium, Georgetown Law/ Washington DC 19 September 2012

2012-09-19　DOJ

U.S. v. Apple Inc., et al.

Opposition of the United States To Motion by Bob Kohn for Leave to Intervene

2012-09-17　FCC

FCC Streamlines Process for Pro-competitive Cable/CLEC Mergers

2012-09-14　DOJ

Recent Developments in Merger Control: Views from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division

RACHEL BRANDENBURGER, Special Advisor, International Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice

Remarks as Prepared for the International Bar Association’s 16th Annual Competition Conference

2012-09-14　DOJ

International Cooperation at the Antitrust Division

JOSEPH F. WAYLAND, Acting Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice

Remarks as Prepared for the International Bar Association’s 16th Annual Competition Conference

2012-09-14　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of joint control over EFW by EADS and Singapore Technologies in aircraft sector

2012-09-13　EC

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue recapitalisation of Cyprus Popular Bank

2012-09-13　EC

State aid: Overview of decisions and on-going in-depth investigations in the context of the financial crisis

2012-09-13　EC

Commission proposes new ECB powers for banking supervision as part of a banking union

2012-09-12　FTC

FTC Staff Makes Recommendations to FERC on Measures to Reduce Cost of Providing Electricity, Improve Power System Reliability

The Federal Trade Commission’s staff submitted a comment to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recommending ways to lower the barriers faced by companies seeking to enter regional and local markets to sell services that maintain or enhance the reliability of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.

2012-09-12　CNC

The CNC makes public its position in relation to Royal Decree-Law 22/2012 laying down measures for infrastructure and rail services

To the extent that the content of Royal Decree-Law 22/2012 affects issues critical to shaping the competition in the markets for rail transport of passengers and goods, the CNC has seen fit to express their views on the implications of the Royal Decree-law in these areas

2012-09-12　Ofcom

Ofcom awards first local TV licences

Grimsby and Brighton are trailblazers in local TV revolution.

2012-09-12　JFTC

平成23年度の民間放送事業者の収支状況

（地上基幹放送事業者：前年度と比較して、地上基幹放送事業全体の「売上高」、「売上原価」及び「販売費及び一般管理費」は減少し、「営業損益」、「経常損益」及び「当期損益」は増加した。）

2012-09-11　GC

Judgment in Case T-565/08 Corsica Ferries France v Commission

Press release

The General Court annuls the Commission’s decision by which it approved all of the measures adopted by France in favour of SNCM

The Commission committed manifest errors of assessment in finding, first, that certain measures of the 2002 restructuring plan constituted State aid compatible with the common market and, second, that the measures of the 2006 privatisation plan did not constitute State aid

2012-09-10　EC

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda

The 2012 Intellectual Property and Innovation Summit, The Lisbon Council Brussels, 10 September 2012

2012-09-10　OFT

New guidance on penalties for breaching competition law

2012-09-10　OFT

OFT publishes report on the competition implications of price relationship agreements

The Office of Fair Trading has published a report which explores the competition implications arising from price relationship agreements such as 'price match' or 'lowest price' guarantees.

2012-09-10　総務省

「青少年のインターネット・リテラシー指標」の公表

2012-09-10　総務省

「スマートフォン安心・安全利用促進プログラム」の公表

2012-09-07　EC

Antitrust: Commission confirms inspections in the sector of maritime transport services

2012-09-07　総務省

「電気通信事業分野における競争状況の評価2011」の公表

（特に、コンテンツ・アプリケーション等の上位下位レイヤーとの取引など、FTTH 市場の分析・評価において注視していくことが重要なものもあるため、今後の検討課題とする。）

2012-09-07　JFTC

公正取引委員会の平成２５年度概算要求について

2012-09-07　JFTC

公正取引委員会における平成24 年度の政策評価結果について

別添１

別添２

2012-09-05　EC

Consultation on benchmarks and market indices launched following LIBOR manipulation

2012-09-04　EC

Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Gazprom

2012-09-03　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Volvo Aero by rival GKN

2012-09-03　EC

Digital Agenda: Maximising radio spectrum efficiency by sharing it

August

2012-08-31　EC

Mergers: Commission clears proposed acquisition of Alpiq's energy technology supply business by French rival VINCI Group

2012-08-30　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of German plastic film manufacturer Nordenia by rival Mondi.

2012-08-29　EC

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Aer Lingus by Ryanair

2012-08-29　JFTC

「独占的状態の定義規定のうち事業分野に関する考え方について」の一部改定について

2012-08-28　DOJ

Press Release

Japanese Automobile Parts Manufacturer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Parts Installed in US Cars

2012-08-28　CC

CC to investigate casino merger

2012-08-27　EC

Antitrust: Commission publishes guidance on application of competition rules in car sector

2012-08-24　OFT

OFT considers remedies in cinemas merger

The OFT is considering undertakings offered by Vue Entertainment International Limited in relation to its completed acquisition of Apollo Cinemas Limited.

2012-08-23　FCC

FCC Approves Verizon Wireless-SpectrumCo Transaction

2012-08-23　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Dutch shrimp supplier Heiploeg Group by a number of banks

2012-08-23　CC

CC looks at Openreach price controls

2012-08-22　EC

EU welcomes Russia's WTO accession after 18 years of negotiations

2012-08-21　FTC

Puerto Rican Pharmacy Cooperative Settles Price-Fixing Charges

FTC Settlement Stops Group's Alleged Anticompetitive Behavior

2012-08-21　FTC

FTC Submits Brief for the Petitioner with U.S. Supreme Court in Phoebe Putney Hospital Merger Case

The Federal Trade Commission has submitted its Brief for the Petitioner with the U.S. Supreme Court in Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc., a case in which the FTC challenged the proposed merger of Phoebe Putney Health System and Palmyra Park Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

2012-08-20　OFT

OFT refers casino merger to the Competition Commission

The Office of Fair Trading has referred the Rank Group PLC’s anticipated acquisition of Gala Casinos Limited to the Competition Commission for further investigation, due to the OFT’s concerns the merger will substantially reduce competition in the casino sector.

2012-08-20　BIS

New proposals on consumer rights across Europe

The government has published a consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. It covers new measures to deliver greater clarity and transparency on consumer rights, and aims to help boost the confidence of both consumers and businesses.

2012-08-17　FTC

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Koninklijke Ahold's Proposed Acquisition of Genuardi's Supermarkets was Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Koninklijke Ahold N.V.'s proposed acquisition of Genuardi's supermarkets would have been anticompetitive in the local grocery market in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

2012-08-17　DOJ

Press Release

Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission to Hold Workshop on "Most-Favored-Nation" Clauses

2012-08-16　OFT

OFT welcomes action by NHS trusts to ensure compliance with competition law

Eight NHS Hospital Trusts have given voluntary assurances to the OFT that they will no longer exchange commercially sensitive information about their Private Patient Unit prices, to ensure they comply with competition

2012-08-15　BBC Trust

Mark Thompson appointment

Following the announcement that BBC Director-General Mark Thompson is to become the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Times Company, BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten said: “I am sure that Mark will prove a real asset to the New York Times. He is a hugely experienced media executive and will bring insight, flair and drive to the job. I wish him the very best of luck in his new role.”

2012-08-13　FTC

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Premerger Notification Rules Related to the Transfer of Exclusive Patent Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the premerger notification rules that could require companies in the pharmaceutical industry to report proposed acquisitions of exclusive patent rights to the FTC and the Department of Justice for antitrust review.

2012-08-13　FCC

Rural Health Care Pilot Program Evaluation -Staff Report

2012-08-13　EC

Digital Agenda - Commission rules against Czech regulator's plans to regulate access to its broadband networks

2012-08-10　FTC

FTC Approves Final Settlement With Facebook

Facebook Must Obtain Consumers' Consent Before Sharing Their Information Beyond Established Privacy Settings

2012-08-10　EC

Antitrust: Commission market tests commitments proposed by Rio Tinto Alcan in markets for aluminium smelting

2012-08-10　総務省

「国際共同製作による地域コンテンツの海外展開に関する調査研究」に関する映像コンテンツの企画選定

2012-08-10　総務省

貸切バスの安全確保対策に関する行政評価・監視の結果に基づく勧告に対する改善措置状況（2回目のフォローアップ）

2012-08-10　総務省

平成24年版ICT国際競争力指標の公表

2012-08-09　FTC

Google Will Pay $22.5 Million to Settle FTC Charges it Misrepresented Privacy Assurances to Users of Apple's Safari Internet Browser

Privacy Settlement is the Largest FTC Penalty Ever for Violation of a Commission Order

2012-08-08　EC

Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against suspected participants in several cartels for the supply of automotive wire harnesses

2012-08-08　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of medical device company BSN Medical by Guernsey based investment fund EQT VI

2012-08-08　EC

State aid: Commission extends in-depth investigation into aid granted to Nürburgring racetrack in Germany.

2012-08-07　FTC

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Johnson & Johnson's Proposed Acquisition of Synthes, Inc. was Anticompetitive in Market for Treating Traumatic Wrist Injuries

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Johnson & Johnson's proposed acquisition of Synthes, Inc. would have been anticompetitive in the market for surgical systems used to treat traumatic distal radius wrist fractures

2012-08-07　総務省

「スマートフォン　プライバシー　イニシアティブ　－利用者情報の適正な取扱いとリテラシー向上による新時代イノベーション－」の公表

2012-08-03　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Dutch public sector consultancy firm BMC by Dutch banks ABN AMRO and ING.

2012-08-03　CC

CC makes provisional ruling on NI gas price control

2012-08-02　DCMS

Ofcom to report on radio merger

Watchdog will look at media plurality issues – Global Radio/Guardian Media Group Radio; “intervention notice”

2012-08-03　総務省

「コンテンツ海外展開協議会」報告書の公表

2012-08-02　CC

CC confirms views in pay-TV movies

2012-08-02　BBC Trust

Trust names Stuart Prebble as lead author for independent review on BBC's 'breadth of voice

The BBC Trust has selected Stuart Prebble, former CEO of ITV, to lead an independent review looking at how the BBC achieves an appropriate breadth of voice in its reporting of news and current affairs

2012-08-01　EC

Antitrust: Commission closes investigation in P&I Clubs case

2012-08-01　FTC

FTC Seeks Comments on Additional Proposed Revisions to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

The Federal Trade Commission is publishing a Federal Register Notice seeking public comments on additional proposed modifications to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

2012-08-01　JFTC

酒類卸売業者に対する警告等について

「例の」不当廉売

July

2012-07-31　EC

State aid: Commission invites comments on rules for state aid for environmental protection

ｃf. Communication on EU State Aid Modernisation

2012-07-31　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends supplementary statement of objections to Visa

2012-07-31　OFT

OFT issues Statement of Objections against Booking.com, Expedia and Intercontinental Hotels Group

The OFT has issued a Statement of Objections alleging that Booking.com, Expedia Inc and InterContinental Hotels Group plc have infringed competition law in relation to the online supply of room only hotel accommodation by online travel agents

2012-07-31　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections on perindopril to Servier and others

2012-07-30　DCMS

New rules on video game classification

Latest move by Government to better protect children from unsuitable material

2012-07-27　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of French automotive supplier FDI's motorised vehicles business by rival Delphi

2012-07-27　EC

State aid: Commission temporarily approves aid to Alpha Bank, EFG Eurobank, Piraeus Bank and National Bank of Greece; opens in-depth investigations

2012-07-27　EC

State aid: Commission temporarily approves aid for Greek Nea Proton Bank and opens in-depth investigation

2012-07-27　England and Wales High Court (Queen's Bench Division) Newly added!

Chambers v Director of Public Prosecutions [2012] EWHC 2157 (QB)

”Messages posted on Twitter come within the scope of UK communications laws, regardless of whether they are read by people who 'follow' the author or by others following a "subsequent search" for the "content", the High Court has ruled.” [out-law.com]

2012-07-27　CC

Anglo / Lafarge - Notice of acceptance of final undertakings

2012-07-27　CPRC

競争法の観点からみた国家補助規制－EU競争法の議論を参考に－

概要 / 本編

2012-07-26　DOJ

Press Release

Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Order for United Technologies Corporation to Proceed with Its Acquisition of Goodrich Corporation

2012-07-26　EC

State aid: Commission invites comments on rules applying to small aid amounts (de minimis Regulation)

2012-07-26　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of aviation equipment company Goodrich by rival United Technologies, subject to conditions

2012-07-25　EC

Emissions Trading: Commission prepares for change of the timing for auctions of emission allowances

Q&A

「例外的状況」についての対応

2012-07-25　EC

Libor scandal: Commission proposes EU-wide action to fight rate-fixing

criminal sanctionの導入

2012-07-25　EC

State aid cases:

State aid: Commission approves Spanish recapitalisation scheme for credit institutions

State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid to BayernLB subject to repayment of €5 billion of aid

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Italian broadband project in Trentino

State Aid: Commission requests Ireland to end unlimited guarantee for Voluntary Health Insurance Board (VHI)

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Maltese tonnage tax scheme

State Aid: Commission gives conditional approval to €31 million aid for FagorBrandt

State aid: Commission finds the loan by Poland for Crist Shipyard is not aid

State aid: Commission finds sale of Dexia BIL contains no state aid

State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid for the sale of Spanish UNNIM Banc SAU to BBVA

State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid for German bank NORD/LB

State aid: Commission adopts three decisions in aviation sector in Finland, Greece and Ireland

State aid: Commission approves Austrian aid scheme for rail freight transport

2012-07-25　EC

State aid: Commission finds low-cost development strategy of Tampere-Pirkkala airport and Ryanair in line with EU state aid rules

2012-07-25　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Lundbeck and others for preventing market entry of generic antidepressant medicine

2012-07-25　EC

Antitrust: Commission enforcement action in pharmaceutical sector following sector inquiry

2012-07-25　BSG/UK

ISPs Launch Open Internet Code of Practice

2012-07-25　総務省

長期増分費用方式に基づく接続料の平成25年度以降の算定の在り方

2012-07-24　FCC

FCC Releases Decision In Tennis Channel v. Comcast Carriage Dispute

section 616, 他者排除への対応（同水準キャリーの要請）

2012-07-24　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to suspected participants in a cartel for the supply of computer CD and DVD drives

2012-07-24　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of NDS by Cisco in pay-TV sector

2012-07-24　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of part of French insurance company Gan Eurocourtage by rival Allianz of Germany

2012-07-24　UK Parliament Newly added!

Communications Committee - First Report

Broadband for all - an alternative vision

[out-law.com] “Internet service providers (ISPs) may be forced to provide the public with a minimum standard of service if broadcast services are delivered via the internet and no longer over the airwaves as seems will "eventually" be "overwhelmingly" the case, a Parliamentary committee has said.”

2012-07-23　EC

Digital Agenda - Commission seeks information from four Member States on their implementation of Audiovisual Media Services Directive

2012-07-23　EC

Digital Agenda: Commission opens public consultation on preservation of the open internet (net neutrality)

2012-07-23　EC

Digital Agenda – Commission consults on a future EU Network and Information Security legislative initiative

2012-07-23　EC

Mergers: Commission approves joint venture of Tauron and KGHM in Polish electricity sector

Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Plastal France by Faurecia in automotive supply sector

2012-07-23　イオン

ビールの取引における当社の見解について

「優越的地位の濫用」には当たらない、とされた経緯等

2012-07-20　FCC

FCC Releases 14th Video Competition Report.

2012-07-20　総務省

「無線LANビジネス研究会」報告書の公表

2012-07-20　総務省

モバイルコンテンツの産業構造実態に関する調査結果

2012-07-18　EC

State aid: Commission temporarily approves recapitalisation of Caixa Geral de Depósitos

2012-07-18　CNC

The CNC publishes three reports on proposed amendments to the bylaws of several professional colleges

2012-07-17　DOJ Newly added!

Speech

Merger Enforcement in the Americas: Update from the U.S. Department of Justice

2012-07-17　EC

Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Microsoft to investigate possible non-compliance with browser choice commitments

2012-07-17　CC

CC welcomes CMA Chair

2012-07-17　総務省

「電気通信事業分野における競争状況の評価2011（案）」に対する意見募集

2012-07-17　総務省

平成24年「情報通信に関する現状報告」（平成24年版情報通信白書）の公表

2012-07-17　DCMS

Spectrum and TV content discussed by the industry

Key issues considered in latest Comms Review events

2012-07-17　DOJ

Speech

Merger Enforcement in the Americas: Update from the U.S. Department of Justice

2012-07-17　CC

Competition Commission publishes annual report

2012-07-16　EC

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of advanced composite material supplier Umeco by US rival Cytec Industries

Mergers: Commission approves creation of Taxibot joint venture by EADS and Israel Aerospace Industries

2012-07-16　EC

State aid: Commission invites comments on use of state aid rules for supporting risk capital investments

2012-07-16　BBC Trust

BBC publishes Annual Report for 2011/12

The BBC has this year continued to produce high quality programming, covered an exceptionally busy news agenda, and has made plans to meet its financial challenges for the next five years, BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten said today.

2012-07-13　EC

State aid: Commission consults on reform of procedures

2012-07-13　EC

Antitrust: Commission sends statement of objections to suspected participants in North Sea shrimps cartel

2012-07-13　EC

The New Portuguese Competition Law

Joaquín ALMUNIA Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

Conference organised by the Autoridade da Concorrência, Lisbon 13 July 2012

2012-07-12　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of controlling stake in Japanese electronic components producer NEC Tokin by capacitor producer Kemet of the US

2012-07-12　EC

Antitrust: Commission market tests improved commitments on Reuters Instrument Codes

2012-07-12　FTC

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds FTC Opinion and Order in Polypore Matter

Consumers Will Benefit from Continued Competition in the Market for Battery Components

2012-07-12　OFT

OFT accepts undertakings from Shell to remedy merger concerns

2012-07-12　FTC

FTC Testimony Expresses Concern that Owners of "Standard-Essential" Patents May Obtain Injunctions Enabling Them to Hold Up Other Firms

Concern Focuses on Those That Have Previously Agreed to License Essential Patents on Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory Terms

2012-07-11　EC

State aid cases:

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for German shipbuilding company P+S Werften

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into regional aid for Porsche in Leipzig

State aid: The Commission authorises the extension of funding by France and Italy of an experimental rolling motorway service in the Alps

2012-07-11　EC

Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the sector of plastic pipes and plastic pipe fittings used in the sewage industry

2012-07-11　DCMS

Competition in Content' Comms Review seminar asks key questions

Industry figures discuss potential changes in content markets policy.

2012-07-11　JFTC

大規模小売業者等と納入業者との取引に関する実態調査報告書

・概要図

・報告書本体及び資料

2012-07-11　総務省

ワークショップ「Digital Archive Networkの構築に向けて」の開催

2012-07-11　総務省

サイバー攻撃解析協議会の開催

2012-07-10　EC

Antitrust: Commission market tests commitments proposed by CEZ concerning Czech electricity market

2012-07-10　OFT

OFT refers local bus merger in North Devon to the Competition Commission

2012-07-10　総務省

「国際共同製作による地域コンテンツの海外展開に関する調査研究」に関する映像コンテンツの企画公募の実施

2012-07-06　総務省

ブロードバンド普及促進のための公正競争レビュー制度の運用に関する意見募集（平成24年度）

2012-07-05　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Georgia-Pacific's European tissue business by Swedish rival SCA, subject to conditions

2012-07-05　DCMS

The Consumer Perspective seminar

The first Communications Review seminar has taken place at DCMS.

2012-07-05　JFTC

株式会社東京証券取引所グループと株式会社大阪証券取引所の統合計画に関する審査結果について

2012-07-04　EC

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Agricola by Forfarmers in animal feed sector

Mergers: Commission approves joint-venture between French "La Poste" and "Swiss Post", subject to conditions

2012-07-04　BBC Trust

George Entwistle appointed as Director-General of the BBC

The BBC Trust has today appointed George Entwistle as the Director-General of the BBC.

2012-07-04　総務省

ASP・SaaS・クラウドの普及拡大に向けたガイドの公表

2012-07-04　JFTC

「独占禁止法に関する相談事例集（平成２３年度）」の公表について

独占禁止法に関する相談事例集（平成２３年度）

2012-07-03　FTC

FTC Approves Amended Final Order Settling Charges that Teva's Proposed Acquisition of Cephalon was Anticompetitive in Markets for Several Generic Drugs

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved an amended final order settling charges that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.'s proposed acquisition of rival Cephalon, Inc. would have been anticompetitive in the markets for several current and future generic drugs.

2012-07-03　CJ

Judgment in Case C-128/11 UsedSoft GmbH v Oracle International Corp.

Press release

An author of software cannot oppose the resale of his ‘used’ licences allowing the use of his programs downloaded from the internet

The exclusive right of distribution of a copy of a computer program covered by such a licence is exhausted on its first sale

2012-07-03　EC

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of CWW by Vodafone

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Talaris Topco by Glory in cash handling product sector

2012-07-02　FCC

FCC's Video Description Rules Now In Effect

2012-07-02　EC

State aid: Commission temporarily approves a second recapitalisation in favour of NLB and opens in-depth investigation on the restructuring plan of the bank

2012-06-25　FTC New!

Federal Trade Commission v. Phoebe Putney Health System, 663 F.3d 1369 (11th Cir. 2011), cert. granted, __ U.S.L.W. ____ (U.S. June 25, 2012) (No. 11-1160)

FTC.actions

The Supreme Court will address the scope of "state action" antitrust immunity as applied to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenge of a merger between two hospitals in rural Georgia.

from the the past

2012-06-29　 総務省

利用者視点を踏まえたICTサービスに係る諸問題に関する研究会提言「スマートフォン　プライバシー　イニシアティブ　－利用者情報の適正な取扱いとリテラシー向上による新時代イノベーション－」（案）に対する意見募集

FTC米事例で、FTC法5条の話にも言及

2012-06-21　DOJ

Speech

Antitrust Enforcement and Media Industries: Competition and Beyond

’In my time today, I hope to show how our efforts to protect competition have contributed to our free market and, however modestly, to our free society.’; ‘However, vigilant enforcement practices that protect the competitive process comfortably reside adjacent to the goal of promoting the widest possible dissemination of information from diverse sources.’

2012-06-19　Ofcom

Ofcom publishes report on measuring media plurality

2012-05-31　EC

Observations on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the future of the European Union

Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner

XXV Congress of FIDE (Fédération Internationale pour le Droit Européen) Tallinn, 31 May 2012

(The third case concerned the Hungarian media law where there were serious concerns, notably about the lack of independence of the new Hungarian media authority from the government. Here, the Commission was faced with the legal situation that the EU has only very minor competences with regard to the media. Press and radio are practically outside the scope of the EU Treaties, as is most media content. Only for the provision of cross-border audiovisual media services, certain minimum rules are included in the Audiovisual Media Services Directive. However, these rules do not include a legal requirement that each Member State establish an independent media regulator. The Commission had proposed such a rule in 2005, on my initiative. However, only Latvia, the Netherlands and the UK supported my proposal, while all other Member States rejected it as an undue interference with their national prerogatives. This is why the Commission could only insist on some marginal changes to the Hungarian media law where these were related to audiovisual media services. On the key issue, the independence of the media authority and its role vis-à-vis the written press, the Commission had no power. Certainly, Article 11 of the Charter provides for freedom of expression, freedom of information and freedom of the media. However, under Article 51 of the Charter, this only applies to national decisions where the Member State implements EU law. This was not the case for most of the articles in the Hungarian media law. One can argue that, even in this case, there was some complementarity between the EU Charter and national fundamental rights - Because, on 19 December 2011, the Hungarian Constitutional Court declared that certain provisions of the Hungarian media law unconstitutionally limited the freedom of the written press. Nevertheless, not all observers of this case were convinced that the matter had been fully resolved and that freedom of the media continues to be fully respected in Hungary. I personally will only trust this complementarity if I am assured that the judiciary in Hungary is and remains fully independent following the recent constitutional changes. The Commission will continue to monitor this very closely.)

2012-05-29　EC

Vice-President Kroes to propose action on consumer choice and "net neutrality"

'a problem of effective consumer choice’を認識したうえで、recommendationsへ（clear info on real speeds, limits, etc.）

2012-05-29　総務省

東日本大震災を契機とした情報行動の変化に関する調査結果の公表

(1) 震災前後を通じて、災害情報の主たる情報源は依然としてテレビである。ただし、被災地ではラジオの利用も多い。(2) テーマごとに見ると、「原発・放射能」「食の安全（放射性物質の影響）」については、テレビは相対的に信頼度が低い傾向が見られる。その一方で、新聞は比較的、信頼度を維持している。(3) 先進的な利用が話題となったソーシャルメディアは、現時点で既存メディアを十分補完する程、利用されているとは言えない。ただし、役立ち度、信頼度については「大学・研究機関や研究者のツィッター」がやや高めに出ている。

2012-05-23　EC

ECN resolution on protection of leniency material in the context of civil damages actions

Pfleiderer事件を受け、leniency materialsの保護を再確認

2012-05-23　CC

CC finds more choice for consumers in pay-TV movies

Core documents

In its revised provisional findings published today as part of the Movies on Pay TV investigation, the Competition Commission (CC) finds that Sky Movies no longer provides Sky with a material advantage over its rivals in the pay-TV retail market.

2012-05-21　EC

Statement of VP Almunia on the Google antitrust investigation

Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy

Press room Brussels, 21 May 2012

2012-05-18　FTC

FTC Announces Final Agenda and Panelists for Workshop about Advertising and Privacy Disclosures in Online and Mobile Media

The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day public workshop on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 to consider the need for new guidance concerning advertising and privacy disclosures in today’s online and mobile environments.

2012-05-07　EC

Digital Agenda: Commission adopts first report on the application of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive

’ Media freedom and pluralism are essential features of democratic societies and explicitly recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as an element of the right to freedom of expression and information. Notably when using the possibility of Article 4(1) AVMSD to apply stricter rules to the providers under their jurisdiction, Member States have to comply with these fundamental principles’, ‘These considerations also formed the basis of the discussions between the Commission and the Hungarian authorities on the new media legislation as regards the obligation of balanced coverage and the rules on offensive content. Some modifications were also agreed between the Commission and the Hungarian authorities on other provisions which could constitute an infringement of the AVMSD and/or the rules on free circulation of services and establishment’; hybrid broadcast/broadband platforms

2012-04-25　EC

State aid: Commission adopts de minimis Regulation for services of general economic interest (SGEI)

2012-04-25　EC

Hungary - infringements: European Commission satisfied with changes to central bank statute, but refers Hungary to the Court of Justice on the independence of the data protection authority and measures affecting the judiciary

2012-04-25　BIS

Private actions in competition law - a consultation on options for reform

The core reforms considered in this consultation are: Allowing the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) to hear more kinds of competition cases and granting it additional powers to allow SMEs to quickly and cheaply challenge behaviour that is restricting their ability to grow. / Introducing an opt-out collective actions regime for competition law, which would enable consumers and businesses to collectively bring a case to obtain redress for shared losses / Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to ensure that the courts are the option of last resort / Ensuring private actions complement the public enforcement regime, in particular by protecting the incentives provided for companies to whistle-blow on cartels

2012-04-24　消費者庁

「公共料金に関する研究会」の中間取りまとめ掲載について

2012-04-19　CJ

Tomra Systems and Others v Commission (Appeal) [2012] EUECJ C-549/10_P

Full-text

loyalty rebateのケース (The appellants' arguments that the Commission's Guidance (see paragraph 52 of this judgment) provides for a comparative analysis of prices and costs cannot invalidate that conclusion. As the Advocate General observes in point 37 of his Opinion, the Guidance, published in 2009, has no relevance to the legal assessment of a decision, such as the contested decision, which was adopted in 2006.) / not require the actual anti-competitive effects; effectively per se illegal; ‘one step forward, two steps back’

2012-04-18　Ofcom

Ofcom evidence to the Leveson Inquiry

Evidence Ofcom submitted to the Leveson Inquiry on the future of press regulation, as requested by Lord Justice Leveson

2012-04-04　CoE

Recommendation CM/Rec(2012)3 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the protection of human rights with regard to search engines

Recommendation CM/Rec(2012)4 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the protection of human rights with regard to social networking services

検索エンジン及びSNSと欧州人権条約（前者は、Recommendation CM/Rec(2011)7 “a new notion of media”も参照）

2012-04-04　England and Wales High Court (Chancery Division)

National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc v ABB Ltd & Ors [2012] EWHC 869 (Ch)

Pfleiderer事件（C-360/09）に従い、confidential versionの一部をprivate damageの当事者に開示（follow-on）

cf. Judgment of the Court of Justice C-360/09 Pfleiderer

Full-text

2012-03-29　EC

Antitrust: Commission welcomes General Court judgments in Telefónica case

Margin Squeeze三題め

2012-03-29　GC

Judgments in Cases　T-336/07 Telefónica and Telefónica de España v Commission and T-398/07 Spain v Commission

Press release / full-text

The General Court confirms the fine of more than €151 million imposed by the Commission on Telefónica for having abused its dominant position in the market for access to broadband internet in Spain

In particular, Telefónica abused its dominant position in the Spanish wholesale market for regional and national access

2012-03-26　FTC

FTC Issues Final Commission Report on Protecting Consumer Privacy

Agency Calls on Companies to Adopt Best Privacy Practices

2012-03-21　FCC

FCC initiates review of exclusive contract prohibition between cable operators and their affiliated programmes

NPRM

We issue this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to seek comment on (i) whether to retain, sunset, or relax one of the several protections afforded to multichannel video programming distributors (“MVPDs”) by the program access rules – the prohibition on exclusive contracts involving satellite-delivered, cable-affiliated programming; and (ii) potential revisions to our program access rules to better address alleged violations, including potentially discriminatory volume discounts and uniform price increases.

2012-03-14　CC

Movies on pay TV Working Paper- Developments since our provisional findings & Revised timetable

競合対象範囲の「融合」領域への拡大

2012-03-09　Ofcom

Statement on fit and proper

Ofcom has disclosed minutes of Ofcom Board meetings where the issue of fit and proper in relation to BSkyB was discussed / ‘Ofcom has a duty under the Broadcasting Acts 1990 and 1996 to be satisfied that any person holding a broadcasting licence is, and remains, fit and proper to do so’

2012-03-07　GC

British Aggregates v Commission (State aid) [2012] EUECJ T-210/02_RENV

差し戻し審： Commission支持ではなく、annul the decisionに（拙稿で手前まであり）。

2012-02-20　最高裁

平成22(行ヒ)278　審決取消請求事件　　

平成24年02月20日　最高裁判所第一小法廷　判決　破棄自判

「一定の取引分野における競争を実質的に制限する」＝「当該取引に係る市場が有する競争昨日を損なうこと」＝「…その意思で…市場における落札者及び落札価格をある程度自由に左右することができる状態をもたらすこと」／「当該…役務」とは、「受注調整等の結果、具体的な競争制限効果が発生するに至ったものをいう」

2012-02-17　EC

Hungary – state of play on infringement procedures

”The Commission has also received today the answers by the Hungarian government to the administrative letter on the independence of the judiciary sent by Vice President Reding and on the letter sent by Vice President Kroes on the media law.”

2012-02-10　EC

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT

Guidance Paper on state aid-compliant financing, restructuring and privatisation of State-owned enterprises

2012-02-01　EC

TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN STABILITY MECHANISM (ESM)

TREATY ON STABILITY, COORDINATION AND GOVERNANCE IN THE ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION

2012-01-18　ATVOD

ATVOD rulings upheld by Ofcom

ATVOD welcomes Ofcom appeal decision that it was correct to determine that three Viacom companies were responsible for VOD services featuring their content on the Virgin Media platform

2012-01-09　EC

Defending media pluralism in Hungary*

これまでの対ハンガリー措置のまとめ； EUと加盟国の権限境界が透ける事例

2011-12-22　FCC

FCC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Media Ownership Rules

Encyclopedia

Media Ownership Rules Review (2010)

一部緩和へ

2011-05-20　Master of the Rolls

Findings on “Super-injunctions” - Committee Report

話題の’Super-injunctions’に関する詳細リポート

2011-05-16　DCMS

First step to Communications Bill

Seeking your ideas on the future of the communications sector

(Should the core focus of public service broadcasting be on original UK content?) (Where has self- and co-regulation worked successfully and what can be learnt from specific approaches? Where specific approaches haven’t worked, how can the framework of content regulation be made sufficiently coherent and not create barriers to growth, but at the same time protect citizens and enable consumer confidence?)

2011-04-28　最高裁

平成21(受)2057損害賠償請求事件

「通信社が配信記事の摘示事実を真実と信ずるについて相当の理由があれば，配信記事を掲載した新聞社は，少なくとも通信社と報道主体としての一体性があるといえる場合には，特段の事情のない限り，名誉毀損の責任を負わない」／組織上の密接な結びつきを前提、このシステム下における報道の委縮＝知る権利棄損の可能性、現代の報道システムの一態様として社会的認知

2011-04-20　DCMS 　　　

Digital Economy Act judicial review

’ The High Court today ruled in favour of the Government in a judicial review of measures to tackle online copyright infringement in the Digital Economy Act. Mr Justice Kenneth Parker upheld the principle of taking measures to tackle the unlawful downloading of music, films, books and other copyright material. BT and TalkTalk had brought the judicial review, claiming that the measures in the Act were not compliant with EU law and were not proportionate. The judge rejected the challenge.’

2011-04-11　JFTC 　　

業界団体等における夏期節電対策に係る独占禁止法上の考え方

2011-04-06　総務省 　　

東日本大震災に係るインターネット上の流言飛語への適切な対応に関する電気通信事業者関係団体に対する要請

「インターネット上の地震等に関連する情報であって法令や公序良俗に反すると判断するものを自主的に削除することを含め、貴団体所属の電気通信事業者等に、表現の自由にも配慮しつつ、「インターネット上の違法な情報への対応に関するガイドライン」や約款に基づき、適切な対応をおとりいただくよう御周知いただくとともに、貴団体においても必要な措置を講じてくださいますようお願い申し上げます。」

2011-04-01　総務省 　

東北地方太平洋沖地震による災害に係る情報提供に関する日本放送協会及び社団法人日本民間放送連盟に対する要請

「第6条の2の趣旨に鑑み」

2011-03-16　BIS/OFT 　

BIS:

A competition regime for growth

（non-exhaustive）: market studiesにstatutory thresholdsを作るか、EA2002にmonitor任命強制権限、合併につき事前届出制を入れるか否か、（EA2002 16条の扱いはママ）、criminal offenceに関して’dishonesty’要件をどうするか、concurrent powersの今後の方向性、independent of Ministers, but accountable to Parliament（機構）、ガバナンスはSupervisory Board/Executive Board、Judicial Review versus Full Meritsの解説も