Hong Kong finally adopts competition law *

Hong Kong - July 9 2012
After years of discussions, the Hong Kong Legislative Council finally passed a comprehensive competition law (the "HK Competition Law").

Co-authors: Peter J. Wang, Donald Hess (Don) , Emily S.Y. Lam, Sébastien J. Evrard.

Competition Commission of India imposes US$ 1.1 billion penalty in cement cartel case *

India - July 9 2012
India's Competition Commission, which was established in 2003 and has been enforcing the cartel provisions of the law since 2009, has imposed fines of approximately US$ 1.1 billion against 11 internationally and locally owned cement manufacturers and their industry association for price fixing. 

Co-authors: Hiromitsu Miyakawa, Manoj Bhargava , Peter J. Wang, Emily S.Y. Lam, Sébastien J. Evrard.

Will Australia Parliament computer inquiry lead to new competition law? *

Australia - June 6 2012
This week, the Australian Parliament launched an Inquiry into why computer software and hardware may cost more in Australia than some believe it does in the U.K. or U.S.

Australian government pushes antitrust authority to firing line in battle with businesses over greenhouse cap-and-trade *

Australia - April 23 2012
The Australian minority Labor government has deployed all the artillery at its disposal in its battle to save its new greenhouse emissions trading scheme, including enlisting the national competition authority, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.

Co-authors: Fiona A. Schaeffer .