Competition

Competition Bureau obtains court orders to advance an investigation of a proposed transaction between the only two container terminal operators at the Port of Halifax

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 6, 2021 /CNW/ -The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders from the Federal Court of Canada to advance an investigation into PSA Canada Ventures Ltd.'s proposed acquisition of Ceres Halifax Inc.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 6, 2021 /CNW/ -The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders from the Federal Court of Canada to advance an investigation into PSA Canada Ventures Ltd.'s proposed acquisition of Ceres Halifax Inc.
  • PSA and Ceres Halifax are the only two container terminal operators at the Port of Halifax.
  • The Bureau is investigating whether the proposed transaction is likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition for marine carriers that make port calls at the Port of Halifax.
  • Under the Competition Act, the Competition Bureau has a mandate to review mergers to determine whether they are likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition.

ESE to Organize Esports Competition with Riot Games, the Ultraliga Teamfight Tactics Championship Arcane

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the broadcast for the third edition of Ultraligas Polish Championship for Teamfight Tactics (the Competition), an esports tournament.

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  • ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the broadcast for the third edition of Ultraligas Polish Championship for Teamfight Tactics (the Competition), an esports tournament.
  • The sixteen best Polish players will compete for the championship and promotion to the international tournament Rising Legends Superbrawl.
  • The lineup is completed by the finalist of the Teamfight Tactics World Championships Kacper shircane Piniak, who has received an invitation from the organizers.
  • Marcin Kilar, Managing Director at Frenzy said, The Polish Championship in Teamfight Tactics was a catalyst for the development of the Polish scene.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Friday, December 3, 2021
Person, Competition, GLOBE, SEC, NASDAQ, Program, CMTL, Private investigator, Pharmaceutical industry

Comtech is involved in an ongoing proxy battle with activist shareholder, Outerbridge Capital Management LLC.

Key Points: 
  • Comtech is involved in an ongoing proxy battle with activist shareholder, Outerbridge Capital Management LLC.
  • Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Comtech should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program.
  • Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws.
  • The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

China Telecoms Market Report 2021: Industry to Remain Steady Thanks to the Defensiveness Nature of the Industry - Forecast to 2027

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Friday, December 3, 2021
Satellite navigation, Industry, Rejuvenation, Human, COVID-19, Telecommunications service, Telecommunication, Investment, ARPU, Competition, SMS, Growth, Retail

DUBLIN, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "China Telecoms Industry Report - 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "China Telecoms Industry Report - 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report forecasts the Chinese telecommunications industry to remain steady thanks to the defensiveness nature of the industry, amid the political uncertainties and an uncertain economic outlook due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Growing mobile phone penetration and high fixed broadband take-up among households will fuel future growth over the next five years.
  • The publisher forecasts that mobile subscriptions and fixed broadband subscribers will continue to fuel the telecoms sector growth in the 2022-27 period.

Marvel Future Revolution Receives Top Honors in Apple's App Store Awards 2021

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Since launching globally in August 2021, MARVEL Future Revolution has been recognized by Apple as the 2021 'iPad Game of the Year,' by Google Play as the 'Best Competitive Game' of 2021, and by The Game Awards receiving a nomination for 'Best Mobile Game' in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Since launching globally in August 2021, MARVEL Future Revolution has been recognized by Apple as the 2021 'iPad Game of the Year,' by Google Play as the 'Best Competitive Game' of 2021, and by The Game Awards receiving a nomination for 'Best Mobile Game' in 2021.
  • MARVEL Future Revolutionis Marvel's award-winning open world action RPG for mobile devices, featuring AAA-quality, 3D graphics in an original, high-stakes, adventure-driven storyline by well-known Marvel writer Marc Sumerak (Spider-Man, the Avengers and more).
  • For more information and to join theMARVEL Future Revolutionmovement, please visit: https://marvelfuturerevolution.com/
    Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, MARVEL Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight.
  • Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

Real Brands Launches Sports Wellness Line: PHAZE Hemp-Infused, Athlete-Focused Products

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PHAZE is launching concurrently on social media:

Key Points: 
  • PHAZE is launching concurrently on social media:
    Each new product is designed for a specific segment of an athletes typical day.
  • PHAZE products are available direct-to-consumer as well as in select stores, gyms and pro shops in Rhode Island.
  • Real Brands plans for PHAZE to expand from eight SKUs to roughly 20 by the end of 2022.
  • Examples of PHAZE Products Include:
    RISE Water Soluble Beverage Drops - Transform any beverage into a hemp infused delivery method.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Arrival SA (ARVL) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
Person, Competition, GLOBE, SEC, NASDAQ, Program, Private investigator, Pharmaceutical industry

The investigation concerns whether Arrival and certain of its officers and directors have engaged in violation of the securities laws and/or other business practices.

Key Points: 
  • The investigation concerns whether Arrival and certain of its officers and directors have engaged in violation of the securities laws and/or other business practices.
  • If you are a shareholder of Arrival and wish to participate, learn more, or discuss the issues surrounding the investigation, please contact our attorneys at (914) 733-7256 or via email at [email protected] .
  • Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws.
  • The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

Competition Bureau Canada appoints new Chief Economist

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Dr.Csorgo returns to Canada from abroad, where she has most recently worked as a Senior Consultant at a global consulting firm.

Key Points: 
  • Dr.Csorgo returns to Canada from abroad, where she has most recently worked as a Senior Consultant at a global consulting firm.
  • In an extensive career, Dr. Csorgo has been Head of Economics with the Hong Kong Competition Commission; Chief Economist at the New Zealand Commerce Commission, and Economist Member with the Canadian Competition Tribunal.
  • The Bureau's competition enforcement, as well as advocacy, competition promotion and policy matters, will benefit from her wealth of knowledge and experience."
  • Competition underpins a productive, innovative and resilient economy, and policies that support competition can accelerate Canada's post-pandemic economic recovery.

GFL Environmental Inc. Responds to Filing by Competition Bureau

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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VAUGHAN, ON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") is aware that the Commissioner of Competition has filed an application (the "Application") challenging certain aspects of the Company's acquisition of Terrapure Environmental Ltd. (the "Acquisition").

Key Points: 
  • VAUGHAN, ON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") is aware that the Commissioner of Competition has filed an application (the "Application") challenging certain aspects of the Company's acquisition of Terrapure Environmental Ltd. (the "Acquisition").
  • In response to the Application, GFL notes the following:
    The Acquisition closed on August 17, 2021, following the expiration of the statutory waiting period under the Competition Act (Canada).
  • GFL intends to work cooperatively with the Competition Bureau to resolve this matter.
  • Across its organization, GFL has a workforce of more than 17,000 employees.

Foresters Financial opens applications for its 2022 scholarships

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Applications for returning candidates run from January 31, 2022 March 22, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Applications for returning candidates run from January 31, 2022 March 22, 2022.
  • Foresters Global Chief Membership Officer Nicole Gourley said, "Foresters Competitive Scholarships reward students who demonstrate outstanding dedication to their community and display solid academic performance in school.
  • Foresters Financial is the trade name for The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society.
  • Foresters Financial, Foresters, Helping Is Who We Are, Foresters Care, Foresters Go and the Foresters Go logo are trade names and/or trademarks of The Independent Order of Foresters (a fraternal benefit society, 789 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 1T9) and its subsidiaries.