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OFPP Seeks to Debunk Myths about Debriefings

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 01.27.17

On January 5, 2017, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) issued its third "Myth-busting" memorandum, specifically addressing misconceptions about debriefings. By issuing this memorandum, OFPP seeks to encourage the use of debriefings as a tool that could contribute to a potentially more competitive supplier base and also allow agencies to evaluate and improve their own processes. In addition to attempting to debunk some common myths about debriefings, the memorandum sets forth best practices, including the adoption or establishment of a debriefing guide.

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Important EU Court Judgment Clarifies Rules on Interest Due in Cartel Damages Cases

In a judgment that will have direct and immediate consequences, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has clarified that for all competition damages actions brought after 26 December 2014, interest runs from the date on which the harm occurred. The ruling addressed two important questions: (1) whether national provisions implementing Article 3(2) of the EU Damages Directive — which requires interest to run from the date harm occurred —apply to cases in which the harm preceded the adoption of those provisions; and (2) how the date of harm should be determined in cartel cases involving the purchase of goods at inflated prices....