Mike McNeely, Editor.
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China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law
January 25, 2008
In 2007, China enacted its first comprehensive antitrust law, which
features broad merger control provisions, an expansive definition of
market dominance, stringent rules on market conduct, and express references
to intellectual property. It may have a substantial impact on foreign
investors in China, particularly those with significant IP portfolios.
Two leading Chinese practitioners will discuss the law and its implementation,
while antitrust counsel for a Fortune 100 company will describe its
impact on foreign investors. A senior U.S. antitrust enforcer will offer
lessons learned from the U.S. experience.
Panelists:
Stuart Chemtob, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice; Mark
Whitener, General Electric Company; Yingxi Fu-Tomlinson, Kaye Scholer,
Shanghai; Xiang Ji, Fangda partners, Beijing & Shanghai.
Moderator: Yee Wah Chin, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti.
12:00 - 2:00 pm, D.C. Bar Conference Center
“Speed Mentoring”
The section is organizing a speed mentoring session for late February. Speed mentoring will mimic speed dating and enable young lawyers and law students to meet seasoned practitioners and learn about their experiences in antitrust and consumer protection. If you are interested in participating, particularly as a mentor, please contact Danica Noble or Leonor Velazquez.
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Recap of Recent Section Event
November 27, 2007
Privacy and Information Security: Emerging Issues for Businesses and Consumers
This section and the Health Law section cosponsored this luncheon presentation. There was a great turnout for the event, which addressed issues in privacy, information security, and federal regulations protecting the confidentiality of health information. The panelists were Robin Campbell, Crowell & Moring; Molly Crawford, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection; and John C. Parmigiani, John C. Parmigiani & Associates.
Topics included up-to-the-minute news on security breach notification laws; the FTC’s role in protecting consumers from lax data security standards and identity theft; and the HIPAA Security Rule and CMS’ Security Guidance on Remote Access to Protected Health Information. For more information about the presentations at this event, please contact Sondra Mills.
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Membership Opportunity
Section membership is not restricted to D.C. Bar members, so whether you are barred in another jurisdiction or simply an antitrust or consumer law enthusiast, we encourage you to join the Antitrust and Consumer Law section. Non-D.C. Bar members receive major section benefits, including notifications of case law developments and invitations to section events. (Only D.C. Bar members may vote on section matters or hold section office.) To join or request information, contact Danica Noble or Leonor Velazquez .
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Volunteer and Outreach Opportunity
Danica Noble and Leonor Velazquez , Coordinators
The section has committed to sending at least one volunteer to the DC Pro Bono Program’s Advice and Referral Clinic held at Bread for the City on the second Saturday of each month. The minimal commitment only involves showing up from 9:30 to 12:30 and giving brief advice to civil clients from our DC community.
The clinic has resources to help find responses to the legal issues that may arise. Often, a matter can be solved with a simple letter or a phone call. We need volunteers from our section on February 9 and March 8. Please contact one of the coordinators if you are interested or have questions. Back to Top
