Category: Global Blogs

Avoiding the clinch: judicial respect for the rules inherent to sport (Competition Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers)

In a recent bout in the High Court, the specificity of sporting disputes once again came to the fore. In Bruce Baker v British Boxing Board of Control [2014] EWHC 2074 (QB), 25 June 2014, Sir David Eady was faced with the old chestnut of a request …read more

Swaziland: Only two competition cases handled since 2007 (Competition Policy International)

Since The Swaziland Competitions Commission was first established in 2007, reports say the authority has only dealt with two competition cases.

According to reports, despite the low level of enforcement matters, the SCC ensures fair competition in the nation’s markets through various measures, including requiring employees to sign a code of …read more

US: Deal creates largest national aggregate producer (Competition Policy International)

Federal regulators have reportedly cleared the way for a merger that would create the nation’s largest aggregate producer.

According to reports, Martin Marietta can acquire Texas Industries in a $2.7 billion deal, though will be required to divest certain assets. Martin will sell an aggregate quarry and two rail yards, according …read more