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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

European Commission Opens First M&A In-Depth Investigation Under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

Alston & Bird on 6/17/2024

Our Antitrust Team reviews how the European Commission is using the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and, for the first time, performed an in-depth investigation into whether the acquirer of a company with activities in the...more

eWpG – Bilingual version (GER – EN)

White & Case LLP on 6/17/2024

In an effort to further facilitate your navigation through the complex landscape of digital securities, we have taken the initiative to translate an essential piece of German legislation – the Act on the Introduction of...more

EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation increases M&A risk

A&O Shearman on 2/29/2024

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) took effect in July 2023. It aims to regulate subsidies granted by non-EU countries to ensure that they do not distort competition in the EU internal market. For dealmakers, it is...more

New challenges for Taiwanese companies under the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation

White & Case LLP on 12/18/2023

The EU's new Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), which came into effect on July 12, 2023, marks the European Commission's attempt to level the playing field by addressing the potential distortive effects of non-EU subsidies...more

Ireland Introduces Foreign Investment Screening Regime

Jones Day on 12/1/2023

The Development: The Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the "STCT Act") was signed into law on October 31, 2023, introducing a new investment screening regime in the Republic of Ireland ("Ireland") with a...more

Belgian Foreign Investment Screening Law Takes Effect

Jones Day on 7/18/2023

In Short - The Development: The new Belgian foreign direct investment screening law ("FDI Regime") imposes preclosing filing requirements on non-EU investments into various industry sectors in Belgium, including energy,...more

EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Goes Live: Key Implications for M&A Transactions

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/18/2023

On 12 July 2023, the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force. The FSR allows the European Commission (EC) to investigate and remedy subsidies received from non-EU countries that distort the EU internal...more

The Informed Board - Spring 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/25/2023

Changing CEOs is one of the most critical decisions any board faces. In this issue of The Informed Board, we offer tips on how to avoid the mistakes we most often see. We also explain the problems companies could face if the...more

European Commission trims merger procedures, leaving scope for a further trim

White & Case LLP on 5/4/2023

The European Commission ("Commission") has adopted a package of revised legal texts aimed at simplifying the EU merger review process. The package expands the categories of cases that may be eligible for the simplified...more

States Continue to Adopt NAIC Group Capital Calculation Updates

Foley & Lardner LLP on 11/2/2022

In 2020, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the NAIC) revised the Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act (the “Model Law”) and Insurance Holding Company System Model Regulation (the “Model...more

Changes To The Legislative Landscape Of Belgian Competition Law

McDermott Will & Emery on 3/14/2022

Introduction of filing fees in concentration notifications and transposition of the ECN+ Directive into Belgian law - On March 7, 2022, changes to both the Belgian Code of Economic Law (CEL) as well as the Belgian Criminal...more

Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Switzerland

White & Case LLP on 1/10/2022

Recent political pressure has been pushing toward a specific legal regime for foreign investment in Switzerland. Unlike many other European jurisdictions marked by restrictive conditions for foreign direct investment...more

Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Italy

White & Case LLP on 12/31/2021

In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the screening powers of the Italian government were significantly expanded - The Italian government, led by the President of the Council of Ministries, together with any other...more

Benefits and Considerations for Patent Prosecution under Patent Prosecution Highway in the U.S., Europe, China, and Singapore

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/23/2021

Patent Prosecution Highway or PPH is a set of initiatives promulgated by participating patent offices around the world to accelerate patent prosecution in countries of the participating patent offices. PPH allows the...more

Antitrust M&A Snapshot - October 2020

McDermott Will & Emery on 10/26/2020

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2020 UPDATE - UNITED STATES- Mergers and acquisitions in the United States appear to be bouncing back after a muted start to the year due to COVID-19. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings in Q3 2020 were up...more

Patent Prosecution Tool Kit: When to Obtain Foreign Filing and Export Licenses

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 8/1/2020

Two important, but sometimes overlooked issues in patent prosecution, particularly for companies with worldwide patent portfolios, are: 1) when a foreign filing license must be obtained; and 2) how to determine when an export...more

What's New in Washington - July 2020

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 7/22/2020

The legislative calendar continues to march forward as members of Congress adapt to their new work environments and routines. With the House and Senate both in session this week, Senate Republicans plan to roll out their...more

Competition Authority Merger Filing Status During COVID-19 (UPDATED)

Morgan Lewis on 6/18/2020

As governments around the world work to stem the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, merger control authorities in jurisdictions around the globe are adapting their operations and procedures. ...more

Merger Review Procedures Undergo Global Modifications

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/3/2020

The global spread of the novel coronavirus has disrupted everyday life all over the world and imposed significant difficulties on the business community. Antitrust merger reviews — and the authorities who conduct those...more

COVID-19 Impacts on Trade, Export Controls, and Supply Chain

Foley Hoag LLP on 3/31/2020

Updates from March 11 to March 25, 2020 - Key Takeaways: Supply chain disruption has begun on some fronts that are not directly related to the healthcare and medical fields, and is anticipated to continue as the effects...more

Germany Makes Substantive Amendments to Insolvency Act Amid COVID-19

Morgan Lewis on 3/30/2020

In order to avoid a large number of corporate insolvencies, the German Parliament adopted a law on March 25 to mitigate the consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in civil, insolvency, and criminal procedural...more

Impact of COVID-19 on US and EU Merger Review and Enforcement

White & Case LLP on 3/17/2020

Last week, in response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID19), the antitrust agencies in the United States and European Union issued policies that will affect, and may delay, merger filings and reviews. ...more

Deal Planning After Brexit - Merger Control Aspects

Latham & Watkins LLP on 1/29/2020

What does the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January mean for parties’ deal planning? Key Points: ..On 23 January 2020, the UK passed legislation to leave the EU on 31 January 2020 under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement...more

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA New Issue Rules, CFTC Announces...

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 1/20/2020

SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Approves Amended Rule Change to FINRA Rule 5110 - On December 23, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) proposed amendments to...more

Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: Italy

White & Case LLP on 1/7/2020

Deals are generally not blocked by the Italian government. However, in connection with the clearance process, conditions may be imposed that can have a significant impact on the investment. The Italian government, which is...more

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