DMA Enforcement: First Fines Against Apple and Meta – What Comes Next for Private Enforcement?
The European Commission has issued its first decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), imposing fines on Apple and Meta for non-compliance. You can read more about the decisions in our detailed analysis. But what happens next? How can affected parties make use of these decisions for their own legal claims? What Are the Two…
Where to Litigate Under the DMA: Jurisdictional Considerations in Private Enforcement
A key question in the context of private enforcement under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is: Where can I bring a claim? The first step is to determine international jurisdiction — that is, in which country proceedings may be initiated. This question is governed by the Brussels Ia Regulation (also referred to Regulation (EU) No. 1215/2012). In most cases,…
DMA Private Enforcement: Procedural Observations from the OLG Cologne
A few weeks ago, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Cologne rejected an application for preliminary injunctive relief filed by the Consumer Protection Association of North Rhine-Westphalia (VZ NRW). The full text of the decision has since become publicly available in German. A detailed case note will follow shortly on this blog, but some initial procedural…