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ACCC holds firm in final NAB/AXA decision
Thursday, 09 September 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced it has rejected remedies offered by National Australia Bank (NAB) and AXA Asia Pacific to alleviate competition concerns over their proposed merger.
Australia approves travel business merger
Thursday, 02 September 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has cleared travel company Jetset Travelworld Group to buy rival Stella Travel Services Holdings after extensive competition scrutiny.
Australian court rules on Baxter fine
Thursday, 26 August 2010
The Federal Court of Australia today fined pharmaceuticals company Baxter Healthcare A$4.9 million (€3.4 million) for anti-competitive practices in the sale of medical supplies.
Australian court shoots down claim against Swatch
Monday, 23 August 2010
An Australian court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a former Swatch executive who claimed that he was pressured into illegally fixing the price of the company’s products.
Samuel steps away from NAB/AXA
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman, Graeme Samuel, yesterday recused himself from the authority’s review of the proposed merger between National Australia Bank (NAB) and AXA Asia Pacific.
Air cargo cartelists to face private action
Friday, 13 August 2010
Australia’s Federal Court in Melbourne yesterday reopened a lawsuit against several airlines accused of anti-competitive practices in the air cargo market. The federal court ruling reversed a lower court decision to dismiss the case.
ACCC looking at new NAB/AXA offer
Thursday, 12 August 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has asked banks and other stakeholders whether divestitures offered by National Australia Bank and its would-be merger partner AXA, were enough to resolve competition concerns.
Samuel blasts speculation over NAB/AXA deal
Friday, 06 August 2010
The head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has hit out at potential merger partners National Australia Bank and AXA Asia Pacific, as well as the media, over the public speculation surrounding the deal.
Telstra punished for blocking access
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Melbourne’s Federal Court has fined telecoms incumbent Telstra A$18.5 million (€12.8 million) for anti-competitive practices regarding access to its infrastructure.
Minter Ellison boosts Brisbane partnership
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Minter Ellison has promoted Justin Oliver to partner in its Brisbane competition practice, the firm announced yesterday.
Gilbert + Tobin strengthens in Sydney
Monday, 12 July 2010
Gilbert + Tobin has promoted Elizabeth Avery to partner in the firm’s competition and regulation group, the firm announced today.
Allens promotes competition lawyer in Sydney
Wednesday, 07 July 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has promoted Kon Stellios to partner in the firm’s Sydney competition practice.
An interview with Graeme Samuel
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Graeme Samuel talks to GCR about heading the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Graeme Samuel pays tribute to John Martin
Monday, 28 June 2010
Graeme Samuel, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has paid tribute to former commissioner John Martin, who died this month.
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International Merger Control - A major international conference to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the EU Merger Regulation
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Tue, 28th September - Wed, 29th September
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Settlement Agreements and Patent Abuse in the Pharmaceutical Sector : An EU/US Comparison
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Wed, 20th October
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16
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