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  14.09.2023

  Ukraine

  Ukraine parliament moves forward with competition law reform

  On 9 August 2023, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Improving the Activities of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine”.This Law, a first step in competition law reform, brings Ukraine’s antimonopoly regulations closer to EU law following the nation’s obligations under its Association Agreement with the EU.The Law primarily focuses on:dawn-raids and broadens the scope of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) powers;the AMCU’s independence;significant amendments to AMCU investigation procedures;introduction...

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  01.09.2023

  Hungary

  Summary on the employment of guest workers in Hungary

  On 1 November 2023, Act L of 2023 on the Employment of Guest Workers in Hungary will enter into force, introducing a new type of residence permit (i.e. the guest worker residence permit). The government and ministerial decrees for the detailed rules of the Act have not yet been published, but the following is a summary of what is known about the legislation.Who can apply for a guest worker residence permit?Citizens of countries that are not neighbours of Hungary and located outside the European Economic Area. (These countries will be listed in the relevant ministerial decree). The permit can be...

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  28.07.2023

  United Kingdom

  Beauty box sub­scrip­tions: the makeover mandated by the new DMCC Bill

  Everyone loves a well-thought-out surprise. And many consumers feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of products available in the cosmetics industry. In steps the beauty box: a personalised, monthly assortment of skincare, makeup, haircare and beauty products, often in sample sizes, delivered right to a consumer’s door.But, at least for some, the appeal of these subscription boxes can start to fade, particularly where the initial enticement of a discounted or free box subsides. Some companies make unsubscribing simple. For others, consumers face a laborious, pain-staking process. New provisions...

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  07.06.2023

  Switzerland

  Competition law aspects of ESG initiatives in the life sciences & healthcare sector

  I. IntroductionGlobally and in the EU, the initiatives to promote ESG developments are increasing. However, companies are still required to comply with competition law regulations and need more clarity on the assessment of sustainability objectives in agreements.II. ESG developments and competition law issuesInternationally, UN Agenda 2030 set 17 Sustainable Development Goals to promote sustainability, peace and prosperity, and to protect the earth. Additionally, in December 2020, the OECD's Competition Committee found during its special hearing on sustainability and competition law in its 134th...

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  31.05.2023

  Hungary

  Hungary introduces new Whis­tleblower Protection Act

  On 25 May 2023, Hungary adopted Act XXV of 2023 on complaints, disclosures in public interest, and related rules on reporting abuses, which is commonly known as the Whistleblower Protection Act and transposes the EU’s 2019/1937 Whistleblower Directive. Organisations in Hungary have 60 days (i.e. until 24 July 2023) to establish or review their whistleblower systems to comply with the Whistleblower Protection Act.Which organisations are required to establish internal reporting channels?The Whistleblower Protection Act obligates organisations to establish internal reporting channels in two...

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  30.05.2023

  Romania

  Romanian Competition Council publishes new Instructions on penalties for unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain

  Romanian Competition Council recently published, for public consultation, the Instructions on the individualisation of penalties for offences under Law no. 81/2022 on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain and on granting favourable treatment to undertakings which admit to committing an unfair trading practice. Comments and proposals on the Draft Instructions may still be submitted to Competition Council, until 5 June 2023.The Draft Instructions regulate the individualisation of penalties for the violations provided for in Article...

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