Questions from Business Law

Q: A U.K.-based travel company, Airtours (now

A U.K.-based travel company, Airtours (now MyTravel), sought to purchase a travel agency known as First Choice. It announced its planned merger to EC authorities in early 1999. Later that year, the Me...

Q: Schneider Electric SA (Schneider), a company incorporated under French law

Schneider Electric SA (Schneider), a company incorporated under French law, is the parent company of a group engaged in the manufacture and sale of products and systems in the electrical distribution,...

Q: Tetra Laval, a Swedish company that is the world’s largest carton

Tetra Laval, a Swedish company that is the world’s largest carton-packaging manufacturer, decided to expand into the field of plastic bottle plugs. It sought to buy the French company Sidel, which mak...

Q: In 1931, a group of aluminum producers—one French,

In 1931, a group of aluminum producers—one French, two German, one Swiss, one British, and one Canadian— formed a Swiss corporation named “Alliance.” Each of the producers was a shareholder of Allianc...

Q: Nineteen states and numerous private parties brought antitrust suits against U.

Nineteen states and numerous private parties brought antitrust suits against U.S. insurers, U.S. and foreign reinsurers based in London, and insurance brokers. The insurers, reinsurers, and brokers we...

Q: The plaintiffs are domestic purchasers of “magnesite.” The plaintiffs allege

The plaintiffs are domestic purchasers of “magnesite.” The plaintiffs allege, on behalf of a putative class, that the defendants—Chinese producers and exporters of magnesite—engaged in a conspiracy si...

Q: Wood pulp is the principal raw material used in production of paper

Wood pulp is the principal raw material used in production of paper and paperboard. In 1988, the EU member states produced only a small fraction of their requirements for wood pulp. Virtually all of t...

Q: Name four types of adjustments to regulations that are often addressed in

Name four types of adjustments to regulations that are often addressed in the context of privatizations. Explain how they may be addressed.

Q: The Kiobel suit was filed in 2002 by Nigerian citizens from the

The Kiobel suit was filed in 2002 by Nigerian citizens from the Ogoni region of Nigeria against Dutch and British holding companies that were operating in the region through their Nigerian subsidiary....

Q: Dayan received an exclusive franchise to operate McDonald’s restaurants in Paris,

Dayan received an exclusive franchise to operate McDonald’s restaurants in Paris, France. The franchise agreement required that the franchise meet all quality, service, and cleanliness (QSC) standards...