Vertical Agreement restricting competition
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) fined Morellato for implementing a vertical distribution system that restricted online sales and distributor autonomy. The case highlights the competition law risks of marketplace bans, resale price controls and monitoring systems in selective distribution networks.
When walking away from renewal negotiations can create liability in distribution relationships
Ultimately, Swiss law seeks a balanced outcome: it protects serious, good faith negotiations without converting every failed deal into litigation.
Unfair trade practices in Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act
The Directive sets minimum harmonised rules on prohibited practices across the EU; Member States may adopt stricter measures but may not provide lower levels of protection than the Directive.
Jurisdiction and choice-of-law clauses in commercial contracts: why “boilerplate” often decides the case
Within Europe, well-developed instruments align rules on jurisdiction and on the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters.
Statutory interest and collection costs in The Netherlands in commercial contracts
Since interest rates are periodically adjusted by government decree, it is important for contracting parties to understand not only the applicable rates, but also the underlying legal framework.
Statutory Payment Terms
Under the amended legislation, large enterprises may no longer agree payment terms exceeding 30 days in commercial relationships where they act as customers and the SME acts as supplier and creditor. Any contractual clause providing for a payment term longer than 30 days is void, and a 30-day payment term applies by operation of law.
