by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
Despite concerns from the European Commission on the project, reports say Bulgaria has ruled that the South Stream gas pipeline is not in breach of competition law. The gas line, spearheaded by Russia’s Gazprom, has garnered significant controversy. The line...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
Seven US Democratic Senators are reportedly calling or regulators to review the proposed acquisition of Allergan, which makes Botox, by Canada’s Valeant Pharmaceuticals. According to reports, lawmakers want the $54 billion hostile takeover offer reviewed, citing...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
Australian telecommunications operator Telstra is reportedly fighting current laws that curb price signaling, but the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is pushing back. According to reports, ACCC head Rod Sims calls Telstra’s fight against the rules...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
France is calling for more lenient antitrust rules from the European Commission following the nation’s failed plans to create a new energy and transport conglomerate through a merger with Alstom. Germany’s Siemens had battled with the US’s General...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
After 15 days of testimony, the high-profile trial of the antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA concluded last Friday. The suit, filed by former collegiate athlete Ed O’Bannon, accuses the NCAA of violating antitrust law by barring student athletes from seeking...
