Practices
Education
- University of Trier School of Law, J.D. (1992)
- University of East Anglia, LL.M. (1992)
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Brussels7, Rue Joseph Stevens Brussels, B - 1000 Belgium Phone: +32.2.282.4082 Fax: +32.2.230.6399
Publications
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“Gasversorger in der Zwickmühle - oder was taugen die Preismissbrauchsverfahren?,“ Wirtschaft und Wettbewerb (WuW), Issue 7/8, p. 712-722
(August 5, 2011).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Christoph Kolpatzik.
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"Das AstraZeneca-Urteil des Gerichts der Europäischen Union," Europäische Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftsrecht (EuZW), 3/2011, p. 91-94
(2011).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"Round Up," Journal of European Competition Law & Practice Advance Access
(July 19, 2010).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Michael Koebele.
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"Grenzen kartellrechtmäßigen Handelns nach der EU-Untersuchung des Arzneimittelsektors - Risiken und Chancen für betroffene Unternehmen," Pharma Recht, p. 581-591
(2009).
Co-Authors: Michael Koebele and Werner Berg.
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"Die Rechtsprechung des EuGH und des EuG auf dem Gebiet des Kartellrechts 2006-2008," EWS 2009, p. 105-145.
(May 2, 2009).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"The revised merger remedies notice - some comments," ECLR 2009, p. 281.
(May 1, 2009).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Rob Lipstein.
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"Merger Remedies in the US and Europe," Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control 2009.
(March 1, 2009).
Co-Authors: Robert A. Lipstein and Werner Berg.
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"Anti-cartel enforcement in Germany," Dabbah/Hawk (eds.): Anti-cartel Enforcement Worldwide
(to be published in 2009).
Author: Werner Berg.
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Commentary on Article 31 (State Monopolies), Article 152 (Public Health), Article 153 (Consumer Protection), Article 288 (Liability of the EC and the Member States), Kommentar zum EU-Vertrag (Prof. Dr. Jürgen Schwarze)
(2nd edition 2009).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Die Odyssee geht weiter: EuGH hebt Sony/BMG-Entscheidung auf und verweist die Sache zurück an das EuG," EWS, p. 1
(August 2008).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"A Costly Decision," Legal Week
(October 25, 2007).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Teure Fehler? Das EuG verurteilt die Europaeische Kommission zu Schadensersatz wegen rechtswidriger Untersagung des Schneider/Legrand-Zusammenschlusses," EWS, p. 1
(September 2007).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"On the Road to Pan-European Energy Markets: Some Remarks on the Application of EC Competition Law," Bloomberg, European Law Journal, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 356-364
(2007).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg & Jan Lohrberg.
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"Zur anstehenden Revision der Zusagenpraxis in der Europäischen Fusionskontrolle," Europarecht, p. 111-119
(1/2007).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Angela Schwerdtfeger.
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"Will German Products Which Infringe U.S. Patents Be Barred From Continued Sales In The U.S.?," VPP-Rundbrief Nr. 1
(January 2007).
Co-Authors: Jeffrey H. Howard, Werner Berg and David Schnorrenberg.
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"Dawn Raids im europäischen Kartellverfahren - Anforderungen an Erforderlichkeit und Bestimmtheit von Nachprüfungsentscheidungen," Wirtschaft und Wettbewerb (WuW) Issue 7/8
(2007).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg, Jan Lohrberg and Claudia Seitz.
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"First Supplement to "German Merger Control," Dabbah/Lasok (eds.), Merger Control Worldwide
(2007).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Zwischen Baum und Borke Die Europaische Kommission nach Airtours und Impala," (Sony/BMG), EWS
(August 2006).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Preiskontrolle und Vergleichsmarktkonzept in der Wasserversorgungswirtschaft," WuW, p. 726-737
(July/August 2006).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Volker Soyez.
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"Die Rechtsprechung des EuGH und des EuGeI zum Kartellrecht im Jahr 2005," EWS, p. 193-205
(2006).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Zur jüngsten Rechtsprechung der Gemeinschaftsgerichte zur unmittelbaren Anwendung von WTO-Recht im Gemeinschaftsrecht," Recht der Internationalen Wirtschaft, p. 401-411
(2005).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Jochen Beck.
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"Zur Umsetzung des Besonderen Mechanismus in Deutschland und Europa: erste Erfahrungen mit der Übergangsregelung für Parallelimporte von Arzneimitteln," Pharma Recht, p. 352-358
(2005).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Die Rechtsprechung des EuGH und des EuGeI zum Kartellrecht im Jahr 2004," EWS, p. 49-61
(2005).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"German Merger Control," Dabbah/Lasok (eds.): Merger Control Worldwide
(2005).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Das Europäische Kartellrecht in aktuellen Entscheidungen der Gemeinschaftsgerichte und der Kommission," GPR, p. 200-211
(2004).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Constanze Semmelmann.
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"Rechtsfragen der Umsetzung des Besonderen Mechanismus in Deutschland - Zur Übergangsregelung für Parallelimporte von Arzneimitteln nach der EU-Osterweiterung," Pharma Recht, p. 233-248
(2004).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Maike Sauter.
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"The New EC Merger Regulation - A First Assessment of its Practical Impact," Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business, p. 683-714
(2004).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Versandhandelsverbot: EG-rechtswidrig?," ÖJZ, p. 281-289
(2004).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Katrin Schallenberg.
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"Grenzüberschreitende Zusammenschlüsse im Gesellschaftsrecht und Wettbewerbsrecht," EuR-Beiheft, p. 157-182
(2004).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Die neue EG-Fusionskontrollverordnung: Praktische Auswirkungen der Reform," Betriebsberater, p. 561-569
(2004).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"The Reform of EC Merger Control: Substance and Impact of the Proposed New Procedural Rules," ECLR, p. 594-603
(2003).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Patrick Ostendorf.
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"Zuständigkeit durch Verweisung: Ein Irrweg! - Art. 22 im FKVO-Vorschlag der Kommission," EWS, p. 445-452
(2003).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Andreas Digel.
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"Opfer von Handelsstreitigkeiten können auf Ersatz hoffen," Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, p. 23
(October 15, 2003).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"ECJ Opens Door to Direct Applicability of WTO Rules in the EC Law - a Little," German American Law Journal
(October 6, 2003).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"The WTO and Competition: Options and Perspectives," International Trade & Regulation, Vol. 9, p. 94-100
(2003).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Holger Bielesz.
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"Zusagen in der Europäischen Fusionskontrolle," EuZW, p. 362-368
(2003).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Die WTO-Widrigkeit des Byrd-Amendments und Schadensersatz für Amtshaftung - Zum Bericht des Ständigen WTO-Berufungsgremiums vom 16," RIW 2003, p. 419-422
(January 2003).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg and Tobias Müller.
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"Zusammenschlüsse zwischen multinationalen Unternehmen und weltweite Fusionskontrolle," RIW 2003, p. 15-23
(2003).
Co-Authors: Werner Berg, Sabine Nachtsheim and Sylvia Kronberger.
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Commentary on Article 31 (State Monopolies, with Ingfried Hochbaum), p. 1139-1182 and Article 153 (Consumer Protection), p. 1151-1170, Kommentar zum EU/EG-Vertrag (v.d. Groeben/Schwarze)
(2003).
Author: Werner Berg.
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"Cross Border Mergers in Company Law and Competition Law: removing the final barriers. The German Perspective," Tagungsband zum XX. FIDE Kongress
(2002).
Author: Werner Berg.
Alerts & Newsletters
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"European Commission Publishes Antitrust Manual of Procedures,"
Contacts: Werner Berg, Miklos Mudrony.
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"Bundeskartellamt and Public Prosecutors Jointly Focusing on the Prosecution of Bid Rigging,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 10, 2012).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Miklos Mudrony.
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"General Court Confirms Commission Decision Not To Investigate Cartridge Market For Ink Jet Printers,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 9, 2011).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Miklos Mudrony.
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"European Commission Gives High-Level Guidance on Antitrust Compliance,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 1, 2011).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Miklos Mudrony.
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"German Constitutional Court Declines to Rule on National Legislation Strictly Implementing European Law,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 2, 2011).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Miklos Mudrony.
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"European Court of Justice Further Supports Internet Sales,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 14, 2011).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Miklos Mudrony.
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"Fine of € 38 million (US$ 51 million) for Procedural Breach during a 'Dawn Raid' upheld by EU Court,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 15, 2010).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin, Anke De Boeck.
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"European Commission Adopts New Antitrust Guidelines On Cooperation Between Competitors,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 14, 2010).
Contacts: Sean-Paul Brankin, Werner Berg, Thomas De Meese.
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"European Commission publishes draft rules applicable to horizontal co-operation agreements,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 5, 2010).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"Privilege does not extend to in-house or foreign lawyers in EU antitrust cases says Advocate General of European Court of Justice,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 3, 2010).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin, Olivier N. Antoine.
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"European Commission Adopts New Competition Rules For Distribution Of Goods And Services,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 26, 2010).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Thomas De Meese, Robert A. Lipstein.
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"Commission Consultation on Best Practices,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 11, 2010).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"Berlin Court of Appeals facilitates private actions for antitrust violations – excludes passing on defense for cartel members,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 7, 2009).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"Joaquin Almunia Appointed EC Competition Commissioner,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 1, 2009).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Olivier N. Antoine.
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"European Commission Closes Qualcomm Investigation,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 24, 2009).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Olivier N. Antoine.
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"ECJ confirms that GSK distribution arrangements must be reassessed by Commission, but overturns CFI on purpose of EU competition rules,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 8, 2009).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"European Commission Publishes Final Report in Pharmaceutical Sector Inquiry and Opens Formal Proceedings against Patent Settlements,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 8, 2009).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"European Commission imposes Euro 20 million fine for early implementation of a merger ('Gun-jumping'),"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 12, 2009).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"European Commission imposes record € 1.06 billion antitrust fine on Intel,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 14, 2009).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"Second domestic sales threshold for German merger control in force today,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 25, 2009).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"Germany introduces second domestic turnover threshold for merger control,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 18, 2009).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"German competition authority imposes high fine for 'gun-jumping',"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 15, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"EU Antitrust: European Commission issues its guidance paper on the application of Art. 82 EC Treaty to exclusionary abuses,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 5, 2008).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Thomas De Meese.
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"EU Antitrust: Raids on Pharma Companies and E.ON Divestments ,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 26, 2008).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"European Commission revises Remedies Notice and amends Merger Implementing Regulation,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 23, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"ECJ Allows Dominant Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Refusal To Supply In Order To Defend Legitimate Commercial Interests,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 16, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"European Court Issues Landmark Judgment on Mergers in Concentrated Markets,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 11, 2008).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin, Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Consultancy Firms Contributing to Implementation of Cartel Subject to Fines,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 9, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"European Commission Introduces New Settlement Procedure for Cartel Cases,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 30, 2008).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"Release of European Commission’s White Paper on Damages Actions for Breach of EC Antitrust Rules,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 3, 2008).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Werner Berg, Jane Wessel.
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"Record Fine (EUR 899 million) Imposed on Microsoft Today,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 27, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"European Commission Imposes € 38 Million Fine On E.ON For Breach Of A Seal During An Inspection,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 30, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"European Commission launches dawn raids against pharmaceutical companies despite having no ‘specific evidence of wrongdoing’,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 17, 2008).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"European Commission Toughens Stance on Early Implementation of Mergers and Acquisitions (‘Gun –Jumping’) ,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 20, 2007).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"German Bundesgerichtshof (Federal Supreme Court) Provides Guidance on the Definition of the De Minimis Clause in Determining Whether a Merger Is Subject to German Merger Control,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 17, 2007).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"EU Ruling Deals Blow to Microsoft,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 17, 2007).
Contacts: Werner Berg, Wm. Randolph Smith.
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"Draft EC Notice On Non-Horizontal Mergers,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 21, 2007).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"European Antitrust Alert,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 26, 2007).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"International Trade Bulletin - Volume 2, Issue 1,"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 26, 2007).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Robert A. Lipstein, Barry E. Cohen, Werner Berg, Carrie F. Fletcher.
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"Opening up Energy Markets in Europe,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 10, 2007).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"Energy - Opening Up Gas Distribution in Germany,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 27, 2006).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"German Bundesgerichtshof (Federal Supreme Court) Gives Further Guidance on Procedural Rights of Third Parties in Merger Cases,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 15, 2006).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"New Options for Pharmaceutical Distribution in Europe? CFI Partly Quashes Commission Decision On Parallel Trade,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 29, 2006).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"The European Court Of First Instance Annuls, For The First Time, An EU Merger Decision Approving A Concentration,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 13, 2006).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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"Commission issues Discussion Paper on Art. 82 EC and Green Paper on Damages Actions for Breach of EC Antitrust Rules,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 6, 2006).
Contact: Werner Berg.
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