All Competition articles – Page 5
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NewsBig four entrants way down list of perceived threats, say firms
Existing rivals and niche firms perceived as bigger competition than the accountancy sector.
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NewsMerricks v Mastercard: £14bn appeal to be heard by Supreme Court
Walter Merricks CBE has brought claim on behalf of 46 million Mastercard customers in case worth £14bn.
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NewsDon't weaken 'tried and tested' competition law, solicitors urge EU
Open letter warns that changes may not lead to a a fairer global level playing field.
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NewsAppeal court revives mammoth £14bn Mastercard group action
Consumers, backed by former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks CBE, granted permission to appeal.
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NewsNew owners revamp comparison site Law Superstore
Consumers will be provided with four quotes for each enquiry - and lawyers pay fee once lead has been generated.
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NewsUK's Luxembourg judge warns of ‘unpatriotic’ slurs
Consistency with the EU has ‘obvious merit’, the UK’s last EU judge says.
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NewsCourt rules on first 'follow on' antitrust damages claim
High Court judgment says cartel existed but awards damages far below what was initially claimed.
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NewsLondon firm latest to line up trucks cartel claim
Edwin Coe says it has agreed a ‘no win, no fee’ deal with litigation funder.
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OpinionGroup action questions for businesses
Do directors need to consider opting in or out of collective actions in competition claims affecting their companies?
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NewsComparison site unveils plans to start ranking solicitors
Algorithm works out top scores based on client reviews and other factors affecting quality.
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NewsLitigation funders back twin 'truck cartel' claims
National firm Weightmans, as well barrister sets Matrix Chambers and Kings Chambers, say they have set up one of the largest claims in UK legal history – an ‘opt-out’ class action dispute over alleged anti-competitive behaviour by European truck manufacturers. Claimant UK Trucks Claim (UKTC) has issued proceedings at the ...
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NewsSRA opens up over waivers: 1,300 granted since 2015
Most successful applications relate to requirements to file accountants’ reports.
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NewsThe British aren't coming: numbers seeking Irish enrolment decline
Director general of Law Society of Ireland concedes that predictions of an influx of firms appear to have been overstated.
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NewsFCA says City firms may have broken competition law
Applying competition enforcement powers for the first time, City watchdog cites four asset management companies over activity related to initial public offerings.
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NewsBudget 2017: Hammond confirms £600m cut to MoJ spending
Cut contrasts with promises of extra money on health, defence and policing.
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NewsLegal comparison site enters market with £1m crowdfunding
Site launched as Legal Services Board again endorses shopping around for best prices.
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NewsLitigation funder backs £100m trucking cartel claim
Collyer Bristow to represent claimants who fell foul of trucking cartel.
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NewsMystery backer funds appeal in £14bn Mastercard claim
Claim was thrown out by the Competition Appeal Tribunal in July.
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FeatureCompetition: Anti-competitive damages
A tale of two trials: Mastercard, death spirals and MIFs.
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NewsIntel given boost in appeal against €1.06bn competition fine
US microchip maker had offered rebates to potential buyers to thwart rival companies.