On my media sweep earlier, two interesting trade association cases caught my eye, both including allegations of “output restriction” or “boycott” type activities.
In one case, involving the Irish Medical Organisation (“IMO”), the Irish Competition Authority (the “Competition Authority”) announced that the IMO had provided <a target=_self …read more
A rival maker of building supplies has filed a complaint with New Zealand’s Commerce Commission alleging Winstone Wallboards is offering unfair incentives to suppliers for not stalking competitors’ products.
According to reports, Elephant Plasterboard claims Winstone is unfairly squeezing its rivals out of the market by offering rewards to merchants for …read more
The Irish Medical Organization has reportedly settled with the Competition Authority in court, ending a dispute regarding the negotiation of collective agreements of self-employed IMO members.
According to reports, the Competition Authority sued the health group last July for allowing self-employed members to join forces to collectively negotiate payment, a violation …read more
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has offered clearance to the proposed acquisition of AthroCare by Smith & Nephew, reports say, marking the final hurdle cleared in the parties’ efforts to finalize the deal.
The CMA concluded its Phase I investigation of the $1.7 billion medical technology merger. The companies had …read more