Competition Law of the EC and UK

by Mark Furse (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $5.83

  Now in its fifth edition, this established text presents a succinct and well-structured approach to competition law in the EC and UK. The author provides the student with up-to-date analysis of the key areas covered on undergraduate competition law courses, including the law relating to agreements (both legal and illegal) between companies, abuses of dominant positions, mergers, international developments, intellectual property law, and common law. The fifth edition has been updated to incorporate developments since the modernization of the EC regime. It includes discussion of the latest legislative amendments and leading cases, and clearly explains the relationship between the EC and member state regimes and the operation of the UK system that sits alongside the EC system. This compact text also introduces the student to basic economic principles underpinning competition law. Online Resource Centre Table of OFT decisions - all formal decisions reported by the OFT and other concurrent regulators Web links - a selection of links to useful competition law sites Updates - providing details of any changes in the law

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.29

  This text provides a clear and well-argued introduction to the Competition Law of the European Community and the United Kingdom, dealing with the key substantive areas and procedural law, and discussing the relevant economic principles central to the application of the law. Including full commentary relating to the Competition Act 1998 and the relevant secondary legislation and guidelines, this text deals with articles 81 and 82 EC, the EC merger control regime, powers of investigation and enforcement and jurisdiction, as well as the role of private parties in the application of the law. Fully updated, this work offers comprehensive examination of the new UK regime, the EC Vertical and Horizontal Restraints Guidelines, reform programmes in the EC and UK, and the first decisions and cases taken under the UK Competition Act, including Napp and World Snooker. It also discusses the parts of the Fair Trading Act 1973 that remain in force. Common law rules are dealt with to the extent that they remain relevant. The book concludes with an exploration of the increasing problems of globalization. The text is designed to be ideal for anyone studying competition law, whether independently or as part of a degree course.

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $5.46

  This text provides a clear and well-argued introduction to the Competition Law of the European Community and the United Kingdom, dealing with the key substantive areas and procedural law, and discussing the relevant economic principles central to the application of the law. Including full commentary relating to the Competition Act 1998 and the relevant secondary legislation and guidelines, this text deals with articles 81 and 82 EC, the EC merger control regime, powers of investigation and enforcement and jurisdiction, as well as the role of private parties in the application of the law. Fully updated, this work offers comprehensive examination of the new UK regime, the EC Vertical and Horizontal Restraints Guidelines, reform programmes in the EC and UK, and the first decisions and cases taken under the UK Competition Act, including Napp and World Snooker. It also discusses the parts of the Fair Trading Act 1973 that remain in force. Common law rules are dealt with to the extent that they remain relevant. The book concludes with an exploration of the increasing problems of globalization. The text is designed to be ideal for anyone studying competition law, whether independently or as part of a degree course.