Sentences with phrase «by competition law»

Who is intended to be protected from what by competition law?

The next instances and judicial processes started on Catalonia will be expired before the court of the Catalonia territory and if applicable before the Catalan High Court, even in an extraordinary appeal, without prejudice to the appeal for the unification of doctrine established by the competition law of the Supreme Court.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The federal Competition Act may be in play in some cases, and on some matters consumer protection laws vary by province.

He may have been prompted by a report from news website Axios saying he was obsessed with Amazon and considering ways to rein in the company's power, possibly with federal antitrust or competition laws.

Cabinet ministers have been at odds over policy, including citizenship laws, the national vote on same - sex marriage and competition reform, as well as being left out of the decision loop on a series of «captain's picks» by the prime minister.

«These proceedings are a reminder that Australian cartel laws apply to financial markets, and capture cartel conduct by firms that carry on business in Australia, regardless of where that conduct occurred,» Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims said in a statement.

«By law, we could not treat the employee any differently than if she had been at work, so she was eligible for competitions,» Auld says.

In a Monday night decision, Koh said Moore deserved a chance to show Apple disrupted her wireless service contract and violated a California unfair competition law, by blocking messages meant for her.

Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

The law followed now - familiar protests from traditional taxi firms, furious at the competition posed by services such as Uber, which do not adhere to the same licensing standards and can offer lower prices by having drivers bear the costs of their vehicles.

He is also chairman of the Blakes competition group, which was awarded Competition Law Firm of the Year in 2016 by Chambcompetition group, which was awarded Competition Law Firm of the Year in 2016 by ChambCompetition Law Firm of the Year in 2016 by Chambers Canada.

These companies and entities are government regulated, run or independently, protected by laws from competition (government, or state - owned), afforded exclusive rates, rights and protected territories.

Most states adopted franchise laws in the 20th century for various types of commerce, including car sales, to protect local franchisees from unfair competition by the companies whose products they sell.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

A call for comment over the summer from both Industry Canada and the Canadian Radio - television and Telecommunications Commission (enforcement of the law is shared by the CRTC, Competition Bureau, and Privacy Commissioner of Canada) generated dozens of responses, most of which begin by congratulating the government on passing anti-spam legislation and then proceeded to urge significant amendments.

Companies become too large and succumb to the «law of large numbers»: competition is attracted by the high growth rates, or they get disrupted by new technology.

However, in October 2016 the UK Competition and Markets Authority said the acquisition violated antitrust laws, and that was reaffirmed by a UK appeals court in March 2017.

Elements of the web site are protected by trade dress, trademark, unfair competition and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part, by any means, including but not limited to, the use of framing or mirrors.

Use or post, without authorization, any content protected by law (e.g. copyright, trademark, patent, utility patent, design patent or other intellectual property (IP) laws), or advertise, promote, offer or distribute any goods or services protected by law; v. Use, post or promote any commercial practices considered unfair competition, including progressive customer acquisition practices (such as chain distribution systems, Ponzi schemes, illegal multi-level selling or pyramid sales).

He intended to eliminate the centuries of competition between religious authority and political authority by subordinating religion to secular law.

Economic life was supposedly ruled by certain unchangeable laws such as supply and demand, but the basic law was that of absolutely untrammeled competition and survival of the fittest.

«Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.»

«This penalty is the largest the ACCC has obtained against a party that was an accessory to competition law breaches by being knowingly concerned in anticompetitive conduct.»

Last year the Harper review of competition law recommended getting rid of the «take advantage» test to crack down more effectively on anti-competitive behaviour by big companies such as exclusive deals, loss - leader pricing and cross-subsidisation to stamp out new competitors.

introducing legislation to establish an «effects test» in national competition law to protect small businesses from the impact of anti-competitive conduct by large, counterparty businesses

The code must also be reviewed by the Office of Best Practice, which will be busy with the upcoming «root and branch» review of competition laws.

«Australian juice producers must also meet stringent labelling laws as policed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and all labels must clearly state whether the product is sourced from local ingredients or a blend of local and imported.

Administrative law — Application to Australian Competition Tribunal («Tribunal») under s 44K for review of Minister's decision to declare pursuant to s 44F — Review by Tribunal is re-consideration of the matter — Nature of review to be undertaken by Tribunal — Whether Tribunal could consider any material parties considered relevant.

Affiliates must follow laws and guides adopted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

«Vivartia assures the investor and consumer community that [the company] is always guided by its commitment and respect of the laws for the protection of free competition,» the group stated.

This followed concerns raised by current Chairman, Rod Sims, in his speech at the UniSA Competition and Consumer Law Workshop in Adelaide yesterday.

Large retailers met with politicians and regulators in Canberra yesterday - a bit of media on this: Eli Greenblat, «Retailers lay down deregulation gauntlet» (The Australian, 28 October 2014), Sue Mitchell and Matthew Knott, «Australian National Retailers Association condemns Harper review's «dangerous» competition law shake - up» (SMH, 27 October 2014) and Joanna Heath, «Retailers slam Harper change «drafted by lawyers» (The Australian Financial Review, 27 October 2014 (paper version 28 October 2014, page 9)-RRB-

The paper presented by Justice Steven Rares at this year's Competition Law Conference is now available online.

«prevent the Australian Competition Tribunal... from reviewing certain decisions made under the national energy laws and to ensure that decisions made by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) under those laws are not subject to merits review by any other State or Territory body»

The EM explains that the Bill is designed to «prevent the Australian Competition Tribunal... from reviewing certain decisions made under the national energy laws and to ensure that decisions made by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) under those laws are not subject to merits review by any other State or Territory body».

The Symposium, organised by University of Melbourne's Competition Law & Economics Network and Monash University's Centre for Regulatory Studies, explored a wide range of issues arising from the structure of Australia's supermarket industry.

The bill implements a substantial number of the competition law reforms recommended by the independent Harper Competition policy review and agreed to by the government in its response to competition law reforms recommended by the independent Harper Competition policy review and agreed to by the government in its response to Competition policy review and agreed to by the government in its response to the review.

Noting the investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission into supermarkets» powers, he will point out that while the big retailers» alleged actions may not be breaking competition laws, «this does not mean that the status quo is necessarily delivering the most efficient or optimal outcomes in the marCompetition and Consumer Commission into supermarkets» powers, he will point out that while the big retailers» alleged actions may not be breaking competition laws, «this does not mean that the status quo is necessarily delivering the most efficient or optimal outcomes in the marcompetition laws, «this does not mean that the status quo is necessarily delivering the most efficient or optimal outcomes in the market.»

Little came of these discussions with a very modest change to the law, purporting to relate to creeping acquisitions, introduced by the Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2011.

The ACCC told a Senate Inquiry yesterday that it disagrees with moves by Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce, to allow competition law exemptions at grain ports.

-- This competition and prize draw will be governed by English law and entrants to this competition and prize draw submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

ACCC Chairman, Rod Sims, this morning gave the opening address at the 13th annual Competition Law and Economics Workshop in Adelaide, now co-hosted by the ACCC in conjunction with the University of South Australia.

The speech delivered by ACCC Chairman, Rod Sims, at Saturday's Competition Law Conference is now available online.

The report, prepared by Pedro Caro de Sousa, Sean Ennis and Semin Park, of the OECD's Competition Division, compares pecuniary sanctions for competition law infringements in Australia to that of other major OECD jurCompetition Division, compares pecuniary sanctions for competition law infringements in Australia to that of other major OECD jurcompetition law infringements in Australia to that of other major OECD jurisdictions.

The key contribution of interest for competition law is the article by Rhonda Smith and Arlen Duke entitled: «Information exchange, hub and spoke arrangements and collusion».

Since 2011 an annual «Baxt Lecture» has been held in recognition of the substantial contribution made by Professor Baxt to the development of competition law in Australia.

This is best achieved through a culture of compliance and by ensuring that all of your employees who could place the company at risk understand the way that competition law works.

Changes to competition laws (milk wars discussion and recommendations relating to MMP (introduce effects test), predatory pricing (recommend Minister direct ACCC to investigate Coles for breach of s 46 relating to predatory pricing), unconscionable conduct (suggest it be defined), statutory duty of good faith, unfair contract terms (seeks «recognition of the competitive disadvantage faced by farmers» and extension of unfair contract terms protection to small business), collective bargaining (seeks relaxation of public interest test for boycott approvals in agriculture markets, increase «ability for peak bodies to commence and progress collective bargaining and boycott applications» on behalf of members - and further dairy specific recommendations, ACCC divestiture power (wants ACCC to have similar divestiture powers to Comp Commission in UK - «simpler process of divestiture», ACCC monitoring powers (wants Minister to direct ACCC to use price monitoring powers to «monitor prices, costs and profits relating to the supply of drinking milk») and mandatory code of conduct (wants mandatory code and «Ombudsman with teeth to ensure compliance»)-RRB-.

In spite of the decision by the 1982 jury, and the fact that antitrust laws were designed to promote free enterprise and competition for the benefit of business, employees and consumers, the NFL continues to lobby in Congress in hopes of obtaining limited exemption from antitrust laws, retroactively, thereby forcing the Raiders to return to Oakland and blocking other teams from moving in the future.