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Intellectual Property Right for Pharmaceutical Company
September 5, 2009
Trade mark Protection for Pharmaceutical Company in India | neetaramsinghani
IPR the need of the hour
Quality Clinical Research in India
September 5, 2009
PAREXEL Pharmaceutical R&D | pxl_cooper-03-03-2009
India is R&D hub for pharmaceuticals
August 25, 2009
Agency Appraisal | www.insidecounsel.com
President Obama issued a memorandum which stated that federal agencies could pre-empt state laws. However, federal pre-emption can only occur when there is a sufficient legal basis for such displacement.This is a return, hopefully to the policy established by the Regan Administration and reverses Bush Administration regulatory practice.States rights will likely receive a boost across a broad spectrum of regulations.
Hands Off Government - Non Intervention in Pay Deals and Diversionary Tactics
August 22, 2009
Obama Taking Hands-Off Stance on Citi, AIG Pay | www.bloomberg.com
The financial services industry in the UK does not care one jot what the Financial Services Authority (FSA) does, or says. The FSA truly is a creation of the politicians!
FDA: More Stringent Regulations on the Horizon!
August 7, 2009
FDA chief vows new, tougher stance on food, drug safety | www.usatoday.com
Will the new Commissioner be able to turn the voice of the American people into true accountability? The days of rubber stamping approvals thru the FDA & lack of enforcement are a thing of the past!
SEC: A New Potential Wave of Lawsuits!
August 6, 2009
Specter Law Would Let Investors Sue Fraud Accomplices (Update1) | www.bloomberg.com
The rights of an investor to sue certain fraud investors may have been given a shot in the arm! The SEC will likely give support to certain fraud suits, despite the Supreme Court ruling in Stoneridge. Does this pave the wave for a 180 degree turnout, or just the carving out of an exception!
China's Antitrust Review of Mergers and Acquisitions
July 29, 2009
New Statistics on Antitrust Review of Concentration of Undertakings | fldj.mofcom.gov.cn
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has published case statistics and some case decisions, which shed light on how the merger regulator conducts its antitrust review. There are conceptual and analytical issues that need to be noted in evaluating antitrust risks and devising legal strategies in merger deals involving China.
Bank Reform Not Just a Case for Basel Accords
July 28, 2009
Bank reform must not fade away | business.timesonline.co.uk
Adequate capital reserves is a sign of common sense and risk awareness. Maintaining sufficient capital reserves provides the basis for survival in times of crisis and reduces the risk of regulatory intrusion.
FDA Warning On E-Cigs is Tone Deaf
July 22, 2009
FDA Questions Safety, Quality of Electronic Cigarettes | blogs.wsj.com
Even major tobacco companies are now considering E-cigarettes, but the FDA is dead set against them. This is a harbinger of how FDA will use their new authority to regulate tobacco.
China's Anti-Monopoly Law is Multi-Purpose
July 16, 2009
To Protect Competition or Competitors? Comments on Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law | webreprints.djreprints.com
China’s Anti-Monopoly Law and its implementation reflect the variety of motivations of its supporters. There is the conventional goal of fostering competition. However, there are also the goals of reining in perceived monopolization and abuse of intellectual property rights by foreign multi-nationals, protecting Chinese enterprises and brands, combating rampant local protectionism and developing a “competition culture”. Thus, there will be occasions when the application of the AML generates results that are unlikely to be seen under other competition law regimes.
Too Few Questions About Public Option Are Being Asked
October 27, 2009
New Climate Change Bill Lacks Critical RPS for Renewables
October 7, 2009
A $ 9.4 Million Dollar Mistake
September 25, 2009
Intellectual Property Right for Pharmaceutical Company
September 5, 2009
Quality Clinical Research in India
September 5, 2009