In our latest client alert, we take a detailed look at the key differences between the Japanese foreign investment regime and the newly proposed UK regime, and discuss whether the UK should consider adopting any of the Japanese exemptions –
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McCarran-Ferguson Act repeal heads to the president as part of the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act
On December 22, 2020, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (CHIRA), previously passed by the House on September 21. If signed by the president, CHIRA would repeal health insurers’ federal antitrust immunity under the McCarran-Ferguson…
The COVID-19 pandemic and competition law challenges
The Competition and Markets Authority continues to assert that competition rules have and will continue to apply fully throughout the crisis, even though competition authorities have introduced certain changes in processes which enable flexibility in the approach in which their…
The UK’s new National Security and Investment Bill – what do you need to know?
In our latest client alert, we provide a practical overview of the UK’s recently published National Security and Investment Bill, which forms part of a new regime that greatly extends the government’s power to intervene in takeovers of UK businesses…
Does competition law have a role in achieving a greener economy?
Under what conditions can competition law be a force that is enabling, rather than obstructive? We examine how competition law may be a useful tool to achieve a greener economy, in our latest client alert.
Recent cases highlight limitations in price-gouging enforcement
Since the start of the global pandemic, state attorneys general continue to actively pursue price-gouging investigations against individuals and entities, but courts seem to be taking a different, more business-friendly approach. Recent case developments and law amendments highlight the fact…
The new EU FDI screening rules are now fully in force – what are the key features that you should know about?
The EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation introduces the first EU-wide foreign investment screening cooperation mechanism and enables the European Commission and Member States to comment on foreign investments that happen in other Member States. As these rules became fully…
Third Circuit rejects courts’ authority to award monetary relief under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act
On September 30, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reversed a historic district court award ordering disgorgement of $448 million in profits to consumers of testosterone replacement drugs under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade…
Decision in hiQ Labs, Inc. v. LinkedIn Corp. fuels debate over antitrust-privacy issues
On September 9, 2020, a federal judge in California dismissed antitrust claims brought by hiQ Labs, Inc. against LinkedIn Corp., holding that hiQ’s antitrust claims failed to properly define the relevant market. This case highlights the rising likelihood of data-related…
A client resource guide to navigating global price gouging laws
By Max Seuster, Isabelle Rahman, Christian Filippitsch, Geert Goeteyn, Marc Lévy, Natasha Tardif, Lucile Chneiweiss, Dr. Corinna Kammerer, Tilman Siebert, Dr. Michaela Westrup, Dora Wang, Cindy Shen, Marjorie Holmes, Ross Mackenzie, Emma Weeden, Vaibhav Adlakha, Michelle A. Mantine, Jennifer Driscoll, Victoria Sanford & Danielle Stewart
With reports of excessive pricing on the rise around the globe, it is critical that companies understand the price gouging rules and regulations and their enforcement in each country where they do business. Our team has compiled a global price…