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Ringing the changes - China to permit 100% foreign ownership of call centres
In a further push to the development of the outsourcing industry in China, the country recently announced a series of policies which aim to relax foreign investment restrictions on certain telecoms-related activities which would otherwise be subject to China's fairly stringent restrictions.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 30 June 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Coalition government re-embraces enterprise zones
Unashamedly pro-growth and unashamedly localist: this is the coalition government’s message for the launch of its Enterprise Zones as an initiative designed to foster enterprise and sustainable economic growth.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 28 June 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
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Chinese regulatory review offers stability for foreign investors
Changes to Chinese labour laws, corporate tax rules and competition laws have been welcomed by foreign investors looking for stability and certainty in the region. This supplement outlines what the main regulatory developments are and what they mean for businesses entering the market.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 23 June 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
Korean supreme court holds rule of reason analysis applies to resale price maintenance practices
In an unprecedented ruling, the Korean Supreme Court held on November 25, 2010 that minimum resale price maintenance practices should be allowed in limited circumstances where justified. Kim & Chang discusses the impact of this ruling.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 10 December 2010 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
KFTC issues new guidelines submission of economic analysis evidence
On July 21, 2010 the Korea Fair Trade Commission issued its “Guideline on Submission on Economic Analysis Evidence”. The Guidelines set forth basic principles and specific examples for the submission of economic analysis evidence. Kim & Chang reviews its impact.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 26 August 2010 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
AstraZeneca judgment confirms that patent misuse may infringe competition law
Ashurst looks at a recent judgment that saw the EU's General Court largely confirm a 2005 EC decision that AstraZeneca had abused its dominant position by misusing the patent system to block or delay access for generic versions of a drug and to prevent parallel imports between EU member states.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 26 July 2010 | Practice Area: Patents
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European Commission adopts first "hybrid" settlement decision
The European Commission (Commission) has today announced its first settlement of a cartel case in a so-called "hybrid" scenario, in which all but one company settled the case with the Commission in return for a 10 percent reduction in each of their fines.
Law Firm: Dewey & LeBoeuf | Published: 20 July 2010 | Practice Area: EU Competition Law
Competition update - cartels, compliance and car sales
Ashurst rounds up the latest developments in competition law, including the European Commission's first cartel settlement, the British Airways price-fixing trial collapse, new competition rules for the motor vehicle sector, and the OFT's review of competition law compliance programmes.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 14 June 2010 | Practice Area: EU Competition Law
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OFT Announces Far-Reaching Investigation into Equity Underwriting and Associated Services
The UK Office of Fair Trading (the "OFT") today announced that it will conduct a review of competition in equity underwriting and associated services, and is currently seeking views from interested parties – to be submitted by 9 July – on its proposed scope.
Law Firm: Dewey & LeBoeuf | Published: 10 June 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
New competition law rules on distribution agreements - what do they mean for your business?
The new Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) enters into force on 1 June 2010 and will remain in force until 31 May 20221. This briefing note considers the changes introduced by the new Regulation and their implications for your business.
Law Firm: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert | Published: 27 May 2010 | Practice Area: Competition Regulators and enforcement
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