Back at the BBFC, there have been glimpses of more permissiveness in what it's willing to license for mainstream distribution.

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The company started manufacturing and distributing footwear in 2006 and is the official footwear supplier to the NFL. In 2011, the company bought back its license and started manufacturing and distribution accessories (gloves, hats, etc.) in house.

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In January, Albania revoked the license of CEZ and announced that electricity distribution would return to government control, but experts in Bulgaria have expressed doubt the government can legally do that.

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