The alleged manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) by large number of banks is currently under investigation by regulators in Europe and the US. Various lawsuits are adding to the evidence of LIBOR rigging that first emerged from a settlement between Barclays Bank and the...

European competition law is complicated. The line between permitted and prohibited is often not clear when navigating the grey zones of the ban on cartels. To better cope with the legal risk, companies often seek internal or external legal advice. Incorrect advice however raises the question of...