This briefing argues that the EU is currently in a "quieter" era of competition enforcement, with an apparent willingness on the Commission's part to engage more in advocacy. In spite of this, Baker & McKenzie point out a number of likely 2012 developments in European competition law policy.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: EU Competition Law
Sponsorship is a huge part of making the 2012 Olympics a success, and the logos and several related words are heavily protected beyond the usual trademark laws. This briefing outlines what businesses should avoid in the run up to the games and the tough sanctions imposed on those who fall foul.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Eversheds canvassed the views of more than 600 employers about Government proposals for the introduction of employment tribunal fees, the reform of employment tribunal process and a review of the 90 day redundancy consultation period. This report provides the full survey results and commentary.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Tribunals
The English Court of Appeal has held that the High Court was partly mistaken in its finding that Asda had not infringed Specsavers' trademarks. This briefing provides background to the case and decisions and outlines the importance of colour and strap-lines in determining trademark infringements.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
On 1st January 2012, the ICC's updated Arbitration Rules came into force, recasting the arbitration process as a modern flexible procedure within which parties can adopt measures uniquely suited to each dispute. This briefing summarises each of the 2012 Rules' key changes in turn.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration
Intellectual property disputes in Russia have increased in number and become more complicated. A growing trend is the "clever-made counterfeit" which is difficult to prove infringement. This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to these "smart fakes."
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
The weekly financial services update includes details on ESMA's guideline proposals on UCITS exchange-traded funds and other UCITS-related issues; new legislative proposals for credit rating agencies; a regulator's viewpoint on MiFID II; and the Financial Conduct Authority on future regulation.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Effective from 30 January 2012, China's new Foreign Investment Catalogue reflects its commitment to continue opening the market to foreign investment. Herbert Smith highlight the principal changes to the current 2007 catalogue with a look at 'permitted', 'encouraged' and 'restricted' activities.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
This quarterly tax newsletter provides a round-up of all the key tax developments in the PRC and Hong Kong. This edition looks at how the Social Security Law is affecting expatriate social insurance; continuing development of CFC rules; steps to reform China's business tax and much more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
The Indian Supreme Court has commenced hearings to reconsider its earlier controversial ruling on the applicability of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 to arbitrations seated outside India. The outcome of the appeal is likely to be of considerable significance to investors in India.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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