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Even though it is unlikely to see a war between Spanish TVs, Amazon, Netflix, and other OTT operators over football broadcasting rights, LaLiga shouldn´t have any problems to replace the lack of appetite shown by Movistar, Vodafone, etc. 1/5/2018
On Tuesday, May 1st, the agency S&P Global Rating, affirmed that a war between traditional Tv channels and Amazon or Netflix for acquiring the European league football rights, is a remote possibility. Read the news (in Spanish) Read the news (in Spanish)
Liverpool FC’s forward player Mohammed Salah accuses Egyptian Football Association of unauthorised commercial use of his image30/4/2018
On Thursday April 26th, Liverpool FC's forward player Mohammed Salah denounced via his Twitter account the Egyptian Football Association of using his image without prior consent. Read the news
The 2018 General Budget Draft Act (‘Proyecto de Ley de Presupuestos Generales’) provides for tax benefits for events of exceptional public interest within the framework of Article 27 (Ley 49/2002) 5/4/2018
On Thursday April 5th, the publication of 2018's New General Budget Draft Act provides for tax benefits for the following events of exceptional public interest: Pontevedra 2019 World Triathlon Series, Badminton World Tour and Barcelona Equestrian Challenge (Third Edition). Acccess the proposal (in Spansish)
Speech by EU Competition Commissioner: Competition and a fair deal for consumers online 27/4/2018
In her speech, Margrethe Verstager addressed key topics for consumer and competition on the online stage, namely: changing digital markets; competition for digital services: Apple/Shazam; competition and innovation; competition in telecoms networks; Altice; and the future of competition in digital markets. Access the speech here
Iberdrola reports to the European Commission alleged unfair practices by Enel in the framework of takeover bids in Brazil: Unfair competition or State aid simply? 26/4/2018
An article published on the online version of the Spanish business newspaper Expansión (see article in Spanish here) reports about Iberdrola informing the competition services of the EU Commission about what it perceives as unfair practices by Enel for breaching market rules by heavily relying on the support of the Italian state in the takeover [...]
Circular 1625 FIFA informs about significant amendments to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players that enters into force on 1 June 2018 26/4/2018
The amended provisions, and corresponding topics, are the following: - Art. 14 Terminating a contract with just cause - New Art. 14bis Terminating a contract with just cause for outstanding salaries - Art. 17 Consequences of terminating a contract without just cause - Art. 18 Special provisions relating to contracts between professionals and clubs - [...]
Regional taxes in Spain on large retail establishments are compatible with EU law 26/4/2018
The purpose of the taxes is to contribute to environmental protection and to town and country planning by attempting to correct and counterbalance the adverse effects of large retail establishments. According to the CJEU, “exemptions based on the size or nature of the activities of an establishment provided for by taxes such as those in [...]
The EU Commission is concerned Apple takeover of Shazam may negatively affect competition in the music streaming services market 23/4/2018
The Commission has decided to open an in-depth investigation into Apple's proposed acquisition of Shazam. The aim of such an investigation is to further assess the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple under the EU Merger Regulation amid concerns that the merger could reduce choice for users of music streaming services. Access the EU Commission [...]