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US: Plaintiff wants Silicon Valley non-poaching settlement tossed (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | May 12, 2014 | Global Blogs

In what reports describe as a rare gesture, Michael Devine, a freelance programmer who was one of four plaintiffs named in a high-profile non-poaching suit against Silicon Valley’s largest firms, has reportedly sent a letter to US District Judge Lucy H. Koh...

A comment on Case T-79/12 Cisco Systems and Messagenet v European Commission (Microsoft/Skype) (Chillin’ Competition)

by 21st Century Competition | May 12, 2014 | Global Blogs

On 15 February 2012, Cisco Systems and Messagenet appealed the Commission’s decision authorizing the purchase of Skype by Microsoft. On 11 December 2013, the General Court rendered its Judgment dismissing the application for annulment. As many readers of this...

New Caledonia: French territory to establish competition watchdog (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs

The French territory of New Caledonia is set to establish a competition authority, reports say, after lawmakers initiated the process of modeling a regulator after France’s antitrust watchdog. Reports say the French overseas territories minister George...

Philippines: Economic expert calls for antitrust to protect against fraud (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs

Unless the Philippines adopts a comprehensive competition policy, the nation will remain subject to corporate fraud, according to economic expert Cecilio T. Arillo. In an op-ed, Arillo calls for antitrust law to be implemented in the Philippines to protect against...

South Africa: Excessive pricing lands steelmaker in hot seat (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs

South Africa’s Competition Commission is reportedly probing steel company ArcelorMittal for allegations of “excessive pricing.” The steelmaker announced Friday it was under investigation by regulators for pricing policies regarding its tinplate and flat steel...
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