Author: Kevin Coates

Agreements based on Libor are not void (Phew!)

From Competition Bulletin: Agreements based on Libor are not void (Phew!) “This week has brought further news on the Libor interest rate fixing saga, with UK broker ICAP receiving an $87m fine. However, whilst the media spotlight remains on the worldwide regulatory and criminal proceedings, a large number of potential claimants are waiting in the wings to bring private damages claims against those responsible for fixing […]”

Competition Bureau Issues New Immunity and Leniency Program FAQs

From COMPETITION & REGULATORY LAW: Competition Bureau Issues New Immunity and Leniency Program FAQs “September 25, 2013 The Competition Bureau has issued revised Immunity Program FAQs and Leniency Program FAQs (see: Competition Bureau Publishes Revised Immunity and Leniency FAQs).  In making the announcement, relating to the first update to its Immunity/Leniency Program FAQs since 2010, the Bureau said: “The updated FAQs address additional topics, such as how the Bureau […]”