This updated edition examines distribution practices in 41 jurisdictions worldwide.
The compilation examines the following issues related to antitrust laws applicable to vertical restraints:
- Responsible entities or agencies
- General exceptions from antitrust law
- Application of antitrust law to agency agreements
- Block exemptions or safe harbour
- Likely assessment of different kinds of restraint
- Formal notification procedure
- Investigative powers of the agency
- Sanctions or remedies
- Enforcement
- Consequences of an infringement of antitrust law
- Private enforcement