This primer provides an overview of cooperation with other jurisdictions in the application of the EU competition rules together with an understanding of the jurisdictional limitations, affirmative defences and exemptions. It discusses in detail the framework principles for the Commission’s leniency policy set out in the Commission Notice on Immunity from Fines and Reduction of Fines in Cartel Cases (the Leniency Notice).
This QuickCounsel reviews the intersection of franchises and labor law in the European Union, with particular focus on French law.
This article focuses on tensions in litigation that involves obligations to produce vs. not to produce documents in different jurisdictions (United Kingdom, France, United Sates, China, and Hong Kong).
This article explores the use of alternative working patterns in a number of jurisdictions around the globe. In particular, we look at Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US.
On the transparency front, it was a busy summer for the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). In the wake of recent ‘Sunshine’ legislation in France and other EU countries, and pending transparency trials before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), EFPIA adopted no less than two brand new transparency documents: a Disclosure – ‘Sunshine’ – Code and joint Principles for Responsible Clinical Trial Sharing. It also significantly strengthened the advertisement commitments in its existing Code on Interactions with HCPs.
Under French law, the divestiture of an unprofitable business can create specific legal risks. For example, international companies should anticipate post-closing liabilities under bankruptcy proceedings and employee claims. Learn more about what to expect and how to navigate associated risks.
A review of legal privilege for in-house counsel in various jurisdictions around the world.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) released its judgment today in the Crédit Lyonnais case (C-388/11), finding that in determining the deductible proportion of VAT applicable, a company, the principal establishment of which is situated in a Member State, may not take into account the turnover of its branches established abroad.
Review of social media considerations for in-house counsel, including social media issues in recruitment and during employment.