by 21st Century Competition | Jun 24, 2014 | Global Blogs
A high committee within Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE has reportedly recommended against approving a proposed merger between two chemical companies, local reports say Tuesday. Petrochemical conglomerate Braskem is looking to acquire Solvay Indupa, which...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 24, 2014 | Global Blogs
The head of copyright at the European Commission is calling for the competition arm of the authority to open an investigation into unfair copyright contracts, according to report. The Head of the Copyright Unit for the Internal Market Directorate General (DG MARKT),...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 24, 2014 | Global Blogs
Germany wireless giant Deutsche Telekom and its operations in Slovakia are reportedly facing fines from the European Commission for abusing its market dominance, according to sources. The sources said Tuesday that the Commission will fine the companies for squeezing...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 24, 2014 | Global Blogs
AT&T testified in Congress Tuesday to convince lawmakers its proposed acquisition of DirecTV will lead to lower prices, according to reports. Congress’s House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson that argued “the...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 24, 2014 | Global Blogs
The head of the EU’s Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, is speaking out in support of competition chief Joaquin Almunia and his proposed settlement with Google, an offer highly criticized by consumer advocates and Google rivals for inadequately addressing the...
