April 16, 2024
China’s Review of Semiconductor Transactions
Since the start of U.S.-China trade war in 2018, semiconductor companies found themselves in the center of crossfire in this smokeless war. As the U.S. government attempts to restrict China’s...
April 16, 2024
Key Challenges and Tips for Merger Control Filing in China...
Given the characteristics of listed companies and special legal requirements for listed companies under the PRC merger control laws and regulations, there are special challenges and compliance risks concerning the...
April 16, 2024
Key Point Review: China SPC Antitrust Judgments in 2023
Each year, the Intellectual Property Court of the PRC Supreme People’s Court published a summary of key points of its antitrust case judgments concluded in the prior year. On February...
April 16, 2024
The Interplay Between Antitrust and Private Intellectual Property Litigation in...
The interplay between antitrust and IP private litigations in China, as exemplified by recent legislations and cases, underscores the evolving landscape of IP rights enforcement within antitrust frameworks. Specifically, the...
April 16, 2024
China’s Regulation on Resale Price Maintenance: The Necessity and Path...
The regulation of resale price maintenance (RPM) stands as a notably contentious issue within antitrust law. The 2022 revision of China’s Anti-monopoly Law introduced the concepts of “Safe Harbor” and...
April 15, 2024
Live Nation May Face Antitrust Lawsuit
Live Nation reportedly may be facing an antitrust lawsuit as early as May. The Justice Department is preparing to sue the concert promotion and ticketing company after investigating its size and...
April 15, 2024
Supreme Court Decision Puts Spotlight on ATM Usage
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision in a complicated case regarding ATM fees Monday (April 15), putting the spotlight on the use of cash and access to it....
April 15, 2024
Hermes Enlists Top Legal Team to Combat Birkin Bag Lawsuit
In a bid to fend off allegations of antitrust violations, luxury fashion house Hermes has enlisted a legal team led by seasoned antitrust lawyers. The move comes as the company...
April 15, 2024
EU Launches Probe into Broadcom’s VMware Tactics
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Broadcom following alterations to VMware’s software licensing and support terms, raising concerns among EU business users and a trade group. This inquiry...