September 20, 2010
In an unexpected development, ABC and others are reporting that BHP has extended its bid for Potash Corp. a month following a supplementary information request issued by the Canadian Competition Bureau. According to ABC, BHP has pushed forward its deadline for its bid to November 18 (from the previous deadline of October 19) to allow the Bureau to complete its review.
September 20, 2010
“A [compliance] program also plays a crucial role for trade associations because trade associations face unique compliance issues. Given that an association provides a forum where competitors collaborate on association activities, trade associations are exposed to greater risks of anti-competitive conduct. A number of past Bureau cases have involved trade associations that were engaged in agreements to harm competition. It is therefore critical that trade associations implement credible and effective programs with strict codes of ethics and conduct. Such programs may allow trade associations and its members to avoid improper actions and to protect themselves from being used as a conduit for illegal activities. They may also allow trade association members to fully benefit from the association’s activities while reducing the potential for inadvertent contraventions of the Acts.” (Competition Bureau, Corporate Compliance Programs Information Bulletin)
September 18, 2010
We are pleased to provide this global competition law update (EU) from our friends at the leading Singapore firm Rajah & Tann.
September 16, 2010
On September 14, 2010, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) held that communications between a company’s management and its in-house counsel are not insulated from discovery or disclosure in competition/antitrust law investigations by the European Commission (see: Akzo v. Commission).
September 12, 2010
The European Commission has published its 2010 Competition Policy Newsletter. The Commission’s newsletter includes articles on the European banking and shipping sectors, patent ambush in standard-setting, cartels (including parental liability and heat stabilisers cartels), mergers (including European developments and a commentary on the Panasonic/Sanyo transaction) and state aid.
September 9, 2010
The Globe and Mail has reported that new Canadian cellphone player Mobilicity has filed a complaint against Rogers with the federal Competition Bureau. According to the Globe, Mobilicity has filed the complaint in relation to what is alleging is anti-competitive behaviour from Rogers, in particular in relation to Rogers’ new discount cellphone brand Chatr Wireless Inc.
September 8, 2010
We welcome the delegates to the upcoming International Bar Association’s 2010 Annual Conference in Vancouver, which will be held from October 3-8, 2010.
September 8, 2010
We are pleased to provide this global competition law update (China) from our friends at Grandall Legal Group in Beijing.
Templates/precedents and checklists to run promotional contests in Canada
Templates/precedents and checklists to comply with Canadian anti-spam law (CASL)
