Appeals court deals FTC another pay-for-delay defeat

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Steven C Sunshine, counsel to Watson Pharmaceutical
An appeals court has again shot down a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit attempting to brand pay-for-delay pharmaceutical settlement deals anti-competitive – casting more doubt on the chances of its long-running bid to end the deals succeeding in the courtroom.

Solvay triumphs in 20-year procedural complaint

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Solvay wins procedural appeal
The European Court of Justice has overturned a €23 million fine against the world’s largest producer of soda ash.

EU court annuls fines in hydrogen peroxide case

Thursday, 16 June 2011

Edison cartel fine eradicated
Europe’s General Court has wiped out a European Commission antitrust fine against Italian energy company Edison, finding that DG Comp did not properly explain its reasons for rejecting evidence the company presented in its defence.

Solvay bids for Rhodia in chemical merger

Premium Article - Wednesday, 06 April 2011

The deal is expected to close by August
Belgian chemicals company Solvay has announced a €3.4 billion offer for French rival Rhodia, subject to antitrust approval.

Canadian court allows chemical class action

Premium Article - Friday, 11 June 2010

Ontario’s Superior Court has denied defendants charged with operating a hydrogen peroxide cartel leave to appeal a class certification order.

Abbott to acquire Solvay

Premium Article - Monday, 28 September 2009

US pharmaceuticals company Abbott is to acquire Belgium-based Solvay’s pharmaceuticals business for €4.5 billion, the company announced today.

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