by 21st Century Competition | Jun 23, 2014 | Global Blogs
European Commissioner Joaquin Almunia has reportedly sent a letter to other EU commissioners in efforts to convince his colleagues that the controversial settlement planned with Google should be approved because further competition scrutiny awaits for the company. The...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 23, 2014 | Global Blogs
June 23, 2014 As companies and marketers well know by now (or should), Canada’s new federal anti-spam legislation (CASL) will come largely into force on July 1st. The new law will of course impact electronic marketing to Canadians in many sectors and require...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 23, 2014 | Global Blogs
Hausfeld LLP Co-authored by Boris Bronfentrinker, Nicola Boyle and Tom Bolster, Hausfeld LLP On 5 June 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) clarified the full extent of cartel damages that can be recovered in Europe. The ECJ ruled that the civil...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 20, 2014 | Global Blogs
June 20, 2014 Canada’s CRTC, one of three federal agencies responsible for administering and enforcing Canada’s new federal anti-spam law (CASL), has updated its “Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation” page to include more CASL background and compliance...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 20, 2014 | Global Blogs
A roundup of last week’s newsworthy job changes, agency hires and law firm openings across the antitrust world. < ul> June 16 – Known as the ‘Cartel Hunter,’ John Connor wins the Alfred E. Kahn Award for Antitrust Achievement. June 18...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 20, 2014 | Global Blogs
HSBC has been approved to transfer its banking operations in India to Doha Bank, based in Qatar, according to reports. The Competition Commission of India gave the green light to HSBC Oman Friday after finding the transaction would not harm competition. Among...
