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The EC brings WTO case against China’s export restrictions on raw materials
November 16, 2009
EU requests WTO panel on Chinese export restrictions on raw materials | trade.ec.europa.eu
The article looks at some of the legal and commercial issues involved in the latest case brought by the EC against China at the WTO. The dispute, which sees Mexico and the US also involved, focuses on the commercially critical policy of export restriction, which is increasingly being used by China and other WTO Membersin order to seek certain objectives of domestic price stabilization, but which often also provides domestic producers with unfair competitive advantages. Are they WTO consistent?
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November 15, 2009
EU launches excessive debt action against nine nations | www.livemint.com
The nine new Member States cited for excessive deficits bring the total to 20, three quarters of the entire EU membership. The EU Treaty requires the Commission to make these pronouncements, but this is only the start of a long process. Also, with the final decision on action, if any, up to the Member States, it is hard to believe a majority will be found to vote against themselves.
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The Competition Imperative Facing British Banks
November 15, 2009
The Euopean Commission flexes its muscles over British Banks | business.timesonline.co.uk
Since the collapse of Northern Rock Bank in February 2008 the British banking industry has been transformed. As a result of shotgun marriages the scale of concentration within the industry is now one of the highest in OECD. The European Commission has flagged its competition concerns. How will the British authorities address this challenge. What shape will the industry eventually take?
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Martin AlpertVice President, Environmental ClaimsHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC
November 13, 2009
Federalist Society Hears Update on Pre-emption: It's a Mess | legaltimes.typepad.com
Is Federal pre-emption on its last leg, or is it just taking a breather?
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Will Bilski Require Patent Holders to Re-evaluate Their Portfolios?
November 12, 2009
Bilski v. Kappos at Supreme Court: Court is Cool to Patents on Methods | online.wsj.com
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Bilski case will require every patent owner to consider re-evaluating their patent portfolios, especially their method patents. Method patents which are vital to their owners will face the probability that these patents will need to be corrected in a re-examination or reissue proceeding at the U.S. Patent Office.
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The Resources are There, but the Security is Not
November 12, 2009
Iraq oil deal puts pressure on Opec | www.ft.com
The award does not change that much. It allows for exploration and development - on paper. But the political insecurity that has kept Iraqi oil production down remains, and the West Qurna field is still vulnerable, and may become more so.
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EU, US and Mexico pursue WTO case against China's export limits on minerals
November 11, 2009
EU requests WTO panel on Chinese export restrictions on raw materials | trade.ec.europa.eu
The EU, US and Mexico have brought complaints to the WTO regarding China's export restrictions and/or export taxes on bauxite, coke, fluorspar, magnesium, manganese, silicon carbide, silicon metal, yellow phosphorus and zinc. The three argue that these measures unfairly aid Chinese producers of downstream products that use these inputs. A WTO dispute settlement panel will hear the case and issue a decision. If China is found in violation, it will have to comply or face trade retaliation.
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Matthew MurphyManaging DirectorMMLC Group
China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Panasonic-Sanyo Transaction
November 11, 2009
China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Panasonic-Sanyo Transaction | www.mmlcgroup.com
The Chinese Anti-Monopoly Bureau (AMB) handed down its decision in early November 2009, regarding Panasonic’s acquisition of Sanyo. The AMB approved the transaction subject to divestiture of certain assets. The decision is more comprehensive that previous decisions, although this case was the first to go into a third phase of investigation by the AMB indicating the complications involved.
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Who's Hiring – Top employers week of 11-9-09
November 10, 2009
Whos Hiring – Top employers week of 11-9-09 | recareered.blogspot.com
Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/9/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth.
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the road ahead on financial reforms is green light ON for India
November 9, 2009
India to continue with financial sector reforms | www.businesstimes.com.sg
the road ahead on financial reforms is green light ON for Indiacongress govt is going strong politically and hence will be able to push thru the much needed reforms
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