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New Chinese Regulation on Fair Competition Review

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On June 6, 2024, Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree introducing the Regulation on Fair Competition Reviews (the Regulation) effective August 1.  According to the Regulation, administrative agencies and...more

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Employee risk considerations for private capital investors

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Employee activism is increasingly becoming a focal point within the private equity sector, as employees leverage their voice to influence company policies and practices. This shift towards a more vocal workforce has prompted...more

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Key trends emerging from the start of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation regime

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The first months of application of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) have involved a large number of notifications, lengthy and wide-ranging requests for information, and the opening of the first in-depth...more

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FTC and DOJ Announce Final Merger Guidelines

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On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued final merger guidelines which significantly overhaul how the agencies determine whether potential transactions violate...more

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New Sweeping Competition Powers for the Canadian Government

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With the passing of Bill C-56, the most recent in an ongoing series of amendments to the Competition Act have now been enacted (with more expected to follow). The Commissioner of Competition has been pushing for amendments to...more

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Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - December 2023

We are excited to announce the next edition of Akin's Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update, our newsletter focused on global space policy. Each issue explores the emerging trends and regulations in space law and policy,...more

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State Regulation of Physician Practice Transactions: What Investors Need to Know

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In recent years, private equity firms and retail giants like CVS and Walmart have acquired many physician practices and physician practice management organizations across the country. As healthcare has become increasingly...more

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California’s Non-Compete Shakeup

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California enacted two new bills expanding the scope and consequences of the state’s policies against restrictive covenants.  Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 699 into law on September 1, 2023, and Assembly Bill 1076 into...more

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regime: Publication of Final Implementing Regulation

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The EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) was adopted in late 2022. Its stated aim is to combat the effects of competitive distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the EU internal market and thereby level the playing...more

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EU Top Court Sheds Light on Untested Crossroads Between Competition and Privacy Law

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On July 4, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling in the case involving Meta Platforms Inc., Meta Platforms Ireland, and Facebook Deutschland (Meta). The judgement explores the intersection of...more

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Reminder: Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Takes Effect on Saturday, July 1

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As we previously reported, Minnesota will soon become only the fourth state (along with California, Oklahoma and North Dakota) to ban noncompetes.  The state’s new law renders void and unenforceable all covenants not to...more

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Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Signed into Law and Effective July 1, 2023

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has now officially signed into law a bill including provisions that will prohibit employment noncompetition agreements. MN SF 3035, signed by Governor Walz on May 24, 2023, restricts employers from...more

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China’s antitrust authority enacts final implementing regulations for amended Anti-Monopoly Law

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On 24 March 2023, China’s antitrust authority – the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) – issued four regulations implementing the recently amended Anti-Monopoly Law (“AML”), which cover four areas...more

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European Union Moves to Create Subsidy Regime to Counteract U.S. Clean-Tech Policies

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The European Union plans to push back against the clean-tech tax breaks provided in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by easing subsidy rules and creating a new source of money to help member states compete with the United...more

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The Draft DMA Implementing Regulation – Balancing effectiveness with due process?

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On 9 December 2022, the European Commission published its draft DMA Implementing Regulation for consultation, together with the proposed Notification Form for "gatekeepers". The text deals with notifications, submissions and...more

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The EU adopts the long-awaited Foreign Subsidies Regulation

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On 28 November 2022, the EU adopted the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, giving the European Commission powers to intervene to tackle foreign subsidies distorting competition in the EU internal market. The FSR, due to apply by...more

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NCAA Issues Name, Image and Likeness Clarification for Schools

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On Wednesday October 26, 2022, Division I schools received clarification from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) on their involvement in Name, Image and Likeness (“NIL”) activities. The Division I Board of...more

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European Scrutiny of Foreign Subsidies to Impact PE Deals

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A new regulation to control foreign subsidies could entail more complex, costly, and time-consuming deal clearances. European M&A is set to become more complex after the entry into force of the Foreign Subsidies...more

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Foreign Subsidies Regulation Presents a New Hurdle for European M&A

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A new regulation to control foreign subsidies could result in more complex, costly, and time-consuming M&A clearance processes. European M&A is set to become more complex after the European Parliament and European Council...more

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Treasury Responds to Biden Administration Executive Order with Report, Recommendations to Increase Alcohol Industry Competition

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On February 9, 2022, the US Treasury Department (Treasury) released a report with recommendations for how the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) can help drive...more

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Compliance Perspectives: Compliance Challenges in India

It’s a very busy time for compliance professionals overseeing businesses operating in India, reports Arpinder Singh, India & Emerging Markets Leader at EY Forensic & Integrity Services. There are a dizzying number of new...more

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China Publishes Anti-Monopoly Guidelines on Intellectual Property

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In August 2020, the Anti-Monopoly Bureau of China's State Administration for Market Regulation released four long-awaited sets of anti-monopoly guidelines addressing issues relating to leniency, commitments, the automobile...more

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UK Antitrust Authority Recommends New Regulations for Online Platforms

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") Final Report in the Market Study into Online Platforms and Digital Advertising proposes the creation of a new regulatory authority and additional regulations to govern the...more

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[Webinar] 2020 Antitrust Trends: High Tech & The Global Wave Of Regulation - July 22nd, 8:00 am PT

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Working with a panel of international legal and technology experts, we will explore the following topics: - US – the expanding and extensive level of antitrust focus on the tech sector by regulatory agencies, as well as an...more

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New article on corporate actions by banks in Indonesia

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The Medium Term National Development Plan (Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Nasional) 2020-2024, issued by the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) (RPJMN), seeks annual economic growth of 6...more

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