The UK’s competition watchdog is to launch an in-depth investigation into the veterinary market due to concerns over poor competition and limited consumer choice, the outcome of which could have direct implications on buy-and-build investors in the sector, commercial and competition law experts have said.
Irish trade mark ruling provides lessons on brand ownership
A recent ruling by the High Court in Ireland should prompt brand owners to take steps to document their rights in that brand.
European Central Bank outsourcing findings give warning to UK financial firms
A recently published newsletter from the European Central Bank’s Single Supervisory Mechanism has revealed just 12% of material outsourcing contracts are compliant with EU outsourcing regulations, as UK financial institutions urged to ensure compliance by an industry expert.
South Korean ‘Squid Game’ star, O Yeong-su, found guilty of sexual misconduct
O Yeong-su, 79, has been found guilty of sexual misconduct, a local court said on Friday, after he was charged with assaulting a woman in 2017.
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities as toxic smog engulfs Thai tourist hotspot
High levels of pollution frequently hit Chiang Mai during the early months of the year when farmers often burn crops to clear land.
Impact of retained EU law reforms on data protection
Data protection law in the UK is in a state of change, with uncertainty for organisations arising from recent reforms to retained EU law and the prospect of further reforms to follow as the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill proceeds through parliament.
Japan high court rules not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but dismissed claims for damage
The court said that disallowing the marriages deprived people of their personal interests.
Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as Asia’s No 2 casino hub
Alejandro Tengco, head of state regulator Pagcor, said Manila is counting on a slew of new integrated resorts and casinos to boost tourist arrivals.
11 Indonesians survive days at sea after boat capsizes, 22 still missing
Dewi Jaya 2, with at least 35 crew, capsized on Saturday in waters off the remote Selayar Islands in South Sulawesi Province before the 11 were found stranded on two separate atolls after days floating in the sea.
Case of alleged South Korean spy in Russia ‘won’t be settled soon’ amid decaying Moscow-Seoul ties
The arrest of Baek Kwang-soon comes as relations between Seoul and Moscow have deteriorated since the Ukraine war, while ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown closer.
