International Law & Trade – May 23, 2012

by McDermott Will & Emery on 5/23/2012

The main developments in antitrust are: 1. Merger Control (Art. 5-bis); From 1 January 2013: The Italian merger control thresholds will be cumulative and no longer alternative (i.e. the combined...more

by Lewis and Roca LLP on 5/21/2012

Yesterday, the U.S. Commerce Department proposed tariffs of at least 31% on solar panels imported from China. The preliminary ruling found that Chinese manufacturers have been illegally "dumping" solar panels on the U.S....more

by Dechert LLP on 5/18/2012

The European Council on the 14 May adopted Regulation (EU) No 409/2012 that will give full legal effect to the suspension of EU sanctions against Burma/Myanmar. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy...more

by King & Spalding on 5/15/2012

In a landmark decision on 4 April 2012, Pakistan’s Competition Commission (CCP) granted Siemens total immunity from fines for its cooperation in a cartel investigation relating to bid rigging in supplies to power companies....more

by McDermott Will & Emery on 5/11/2012

Recently, the Supreme People’s Court of China issued final rules to build a working framework for civil anti-monopoly cases brought under the country’s Anti-Monopoly Law. The rules will take effect on 1 June 2012....more

by Howard Ullman on 5/10/2012

According to presenters at a Global Competition Review panel today, antitrust problems in retail networks can be difficult to find. For the report on the panel, click here (sorry, it may be behind a paywall). The...more

by Howard Ullman on 5/8/2012

On May 3, the U.S. DOJ announced that an executive of South Korean-based Hyosung Corporation agreed to plead guilty and to serve time in a U.S. prison for obstruction of justice charges in connection with an automated teller...more

by King & Spalding on 5/3/2012

In This Newsletter: - TRANSACTIONAL ..2012 AIPN Model International Joint Operating Agreement – A New Industry Standard? By Jennifer Josefson In February 2012, AIPN published the 4th version of its model Joint...more