EU: The case for simplifying the merger process
March 28, 2013
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The European Commission has announced in a press release that it is seeking public comment concerning its proposal to simplify
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Hospital Competition with Soft Budgets
March 28, 2013
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Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Kurt Richard Brekke, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) – Department of Economics; CESifo (Center for
EU: Decision leaked for Random House/Penguin merger
March 27, 2013
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A week ahead of schedule, sources say the European Commission has decided to allow the combining of publishers Penguin and
“From Collusion to Competition” – Seventh Issue
March 27, 2013
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Mar 28, 2013 CPI Cartel Column edited by Rosa Abrantes-Metz (NYU Stern School of Business) Introduction by Rosa Abrantes-Metz Welcome
Spain: Authority closes case against bullfighters
March 27, 2013
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The National Competition Commission has announced the antitrust watchdog has closed proceedings against various bullfighters, as well as All Sports
US: Will chemical co ever finalize $2.2B buyout?
March 27, 2013
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For yet another time, Ecolab, a chemical company specializing in sanitation products, has delayed its acquisition of Champion Technologies for
Switzerland/Canada: World’s top watchmaker makes luxury diamond purchase
March 27, 2013
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The world’s largest watch company, Switzerland-based Swatch, has acquired luxury diamond brand Harry Winston, the watchmaker announced Tuesday. Harry Winston
US: Supreme Court pay-for-delay ruling is just the beginning
March 27, 2013
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As the US Supreme Court readies to officially rule on the so-called pay-for-delay schemes used by brand name drug companies
US: NCAA’s crucial victory
March 27, 2013
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association has reportedly won a motion to dismiss a claim against the athletics group initiated by
Germany: Nestle fined for illegal collusion with rivals
March 27, 2013
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Nestle has been fined about $26 million by the Federal Cartel Office, the authority announced on Wednesday. Nestle, the globe’s
