Earlier this week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that should change the nature of class-action lawsuits in the United States. In Comcast v. Behrend, more than two million current and former Comcast customers sought class certification to sue the cable company for overcharging its subscribers. The issue before the court? Joshua Roberts at law… Read more »
In its first advisory opinion letter issued since implementation began on the Affordable Care Act, the Federal Trade Commission indicated that it would not challenge a proposal from the Norman Physician Hospital Organization (PHO) to form a clinical integration program (CIP). For your reference, a roundup of legal commentary and analysis on the FTC opinion.… Read more »
For your reference, a roundup of recent legal advisories on a broad range of issues facing companies doing business in and with Hong Kong: Legal and Regulatory Issues in Hong Kong PIPE Transactions (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP): “Private investment in public equity (or PIPE) transactions are an increasingly common source of funding… Read more »
For your reference, a roundup of recent legal commentary and analysis on issues related to doing business in and with China: China 20/20: Legal & Regulatory Developments (Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP): “On May 7, 2012, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) issued the Notice on Improving the Filing Administration of Foreign Invested Venture Capital Enterprises… Read more »
For your reference, a roundup of commentary and analysis on a broad range of legal matters relevant to companies active in Europe: Competition Law Below-cost Pricing by a Dominant Company May Not Constitute a Breach of EU Competition Law (K&L Gates LLP) “A recent European Court case has confirmed that a dominant firm will not… Read more »
Staying on top of global competition laws is crucial to the success of any company doing business in multiple jurisdictions. But it’s a challenging task, made all the more difficult as countries continue to refine and strengthen their regulatory regimes. For reference, a roundup by region of recent legal commentary and analysis on developments in… Read more »
