by 21st Century Competition | Jun 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
The International Air Transport Association, a group representing the global airline workforce, is speaking out against the industry’s inability to form formal mergers, instead forced to settle for joint ventures. Two top airline executives spoke at an IATA...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
Top jewelry retailers Signet Jewelers and Zale Corporation have reportedly resolved discussions and agreed on a merger deal, creating the world’s largest player in the industry. UK-based Signet, the world’s largest specialty jewelry retailer, will acquire...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
The European Commission is urging Ireland to enact the Legal Services Regulation Bill by the end of the year, legislation that has been stalled since its publication in 2011. According to reports, the legislation will allow professionals in the legal services industry...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
Covington & Burling announced the appointment of a new antitrust partner, according to reports. Phillip Warren will join the firm in San Francisco for its global antitrust and competition law practice. Warren once served as the chief of the Department of...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
The head of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority announced plans to facilitate a boost of competition in the financial services industry, a goal that includes the introduction of Bitcoin into the market. Martin Wheatley spoke last week to announce “Project...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
A lawyer at Latham & Watkins has reportedly relocated to Hong Kong, the law firm announced this week. Catherine E. Palmer will move to the firm’s Hong Kong location to continue her specialty on representing clients within global antitrust cartel probes....
