Lexology PRO | USA | 19 May 2022
UPDATED: This how-to guide provides guidance on the basics of antitrust and unfair competition law, and how it applies to your organization. It incorporates practical tips, examples and government guidance to aid your compliance with the legislation. It is aimed at in-house lawyers and compliance professionals in organizations of all sizes and sectors in the United States.
Lexology PRO | Netherlands | 17 May 2022
The Dutch competition authority has fined modular building rental company Modulaire Group and its subsidiary Algeco €1.85 million for failing to notify the latter’s acquisition of rival BUKO, nearly a year after the agency unconditionally cleared the deal.
Lexology PRO | Brazil, European Union, Global, etc. | 17 May 2022
The latest regulatory updates published by competition and antitrust authorities from around the world.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, China, etc. | 17 May 2022
Indian court halts order to seize US$713 million of Xiaomi’s local subsidiary, Hong Kong arrests a man suspected of doxxing police officers and lawmakers in March, and Indonesia bans exports of palm oil – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | USA | 17 May 2022
UPDATED: This guide will assist in-house counsel in drafting an antitrust–unfair trade practices compliance program. It sets out key issues to address and points to consider when preparing to draft a compliance program designed to maintain protection for fair business practices, while simultaneously protecting the process of competition for the benefit of consumers.
Lexology PRO | USA | 13 May 2022
UPDATED: This guide suggests ways you can promote, build and embed a compliant culture of ethical and legal antitrust law behavior within your organisation, as well as pointers on how to spot when others are engaging in illegal behavior. It incorporates practical tips, examples and guidance issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to aid your compliance......
Lexology PRO | European Union | 12 May 2022
An advocate general at the European Court of Justice has recommended the court dismiss HSBC’s appeal against a General Court ruling that found it participated in a by-object infringement of competition law despite finding that the lower court erred when assessing the bank’s procedural error allegations.
Lexology PRO | Brazil, Central & South America | 12 May 2022
Brazil’s antitrust watchdog has fined three of the country’s largest telecommunications service providers a combined €146 million for forming an unlawful consortium to win a public tender from a state-owned postal services provider for certain data transmission services.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Germany, United Kingdom | 12 May 2022
The head of Germany’s antitrust authority has said he “very much” doubts that the EU’s Digital Markets Act will actually be self-enforcing, while noting that large technology companies are already trying to “circumvent” its provisions.
Lexology PRO | USA | 12 May 2022
UPDATED: This checklist aims to assist in-house counsel who are preparing an employee or employees of the organization for a meeting with a competitor.