Antitrust Lawsuits Filed Against Energizer and Walmart for Conspiring to Raise Battery Prices

Antitrust Lawsuits Filed Against Energizer and Walmart for Conspiring to Raise Battery Prices

Energizer Holdings Inc and Walmart Inc are facing three proposed antitrust class actions accusing them of conspiring to raise the prices of disposable batteries. According to the complaints filed in San Francisco federal court on Friday, Energizer and Walmart agreed to inflate wholesale battery prices for other retailers under pressure from Walmart, starting from January … Read more

“Vietnam Issues First-Ever Comprehensive Data Privacy Law for Personal Data Protection”

“Vietnam Issues First-Ever Comprehensive Data Privacy Law for Personal Data Protection”

Vietnam Issues Much-awaited Landmark Data Protection Law to address the concerns regarding the misuse and mishandling of personal data. With the increase in the use of digital devices and the internet, there has been a growing need to safeguard sensitive and private information from unauthorized access, theft, and misuse. In recognition of this, Vietnam has … Read more

Vietnam Issues Comprehensive Personal Data Protection Decree: Key Provisions & Impacts.

Vietnam Issues Comprehensive Personal Data Protection Decree: Key Provisions & Impacts.

Vietnam has taken a significant step towards safeguarding citizens’ privacy rights and protecting personal information with the issuance of a landmark decree on data protection. The new law, which was approved by the country’s government in December 2018 and took effect on January 1, 2019, establishes a comprehensive legal framework for ensuring the privacy and … Read more

“Proposed Reform to Address Labor Shortage in Nursing Homes Amidst Rising Costs”

“Proposed Reform to Address Labor Shortage in Nursing Homes Amidst Rising Costs”

work in nursing home The planned reform also wants to take care of the labor shortage in nursing. (Photo: imago/photothek) Berlin An aging population, rising wages and new benefits are making care more and more expensive. On average, home residents pay a personal contribution of 2411 euros per month out of their own pocket, 278 … Read more

Mexican Researchers and Students Create “Vaccine Against Loneliness” to Combat Psychosocial Disorders During Pandemic

Mexican Researchers and Students Create “Vaccine Against Loneliness” to Combat Psychosocial Disorders During Pandemic

The covid-19 pandemic left, among other things, psychosocial conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression, which are still part of society In Mexico, researchers and students pooled their knowledge to offer society a technological option to overcome psychosocial disorders: the so-called ‘vaccine against loneliness’. One of the titular creators, Dr. Luis Alberto Morales Hernandezcoordinator of … Read more

COVID-19 has worsened care needs, increasing unpaid care work for women in Indonesia, limiting their workforce participation and contributing to gender inequality. Valuing unpaid care work through policies and measurement is necessary for economic empowerment and gender equality. Other interventions include incentivizing decent work, reducing poverty, and promoting women’s leadership in the economy.

COVID-19 has worsened care needs, increasing unpaid care work for women in Indonesia, limiting their workforce participation and contributing to gender inequality. Valuing unpaid care work through policies and measurement is necessary for economic empowerment and gender equality. Other interventions include incentivizing decent work, reducing poverty, and promoting women’s leadership in the economy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated care needs, resulting in an increase in unpaid care work for women and girls, which is further reinforcing the gender gap in Indonesia. Although there are family-friendly policies in place, social and gender norms, along with a lack of discourse on issues related to unpaid care work in policymaking, have … Read more

FTC seeks preliminary injunction against ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight

FTC seeks preliminary injunction against ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called for a temporary halt to the proposed acquisition of Black Knight, a mortgage technology firm, by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The FTC has expressed concerns that the deal could lead to reduced competition, ultimately hurting consumers. The proposed merger, worth $11 billion, has already faced opposition from industry experts … Read more

Amid high security measures, Trump to travel to New York to surrender to court.

Amid high security measures, Trump to travel to New York to surrender to court.

Former US President Donald Trump is due to be arraigned on Tuesday in relation to hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump denies the charges, and his lawyers have said he will enter a plea of not guilty. The specific charges have not been disclosed, but Trump … Read more

Press Release: Expiration of COVID-19 protective measures by Federal Government

Berlin (kkdp)·The legal framework for the corona protection measures will expire on April 7th. This means that the last remaining obligations are eliminated – such as wearing an FFP2 mask when visiting a hospital or nursing home. In other cases, too, there are no longer any restrictions. The infection situation continues to weaken. For this … Read more

“2022 Key Immigration Events in China’s Employment and Immigration Sector: An Annual Review”

“2022 Key Immigration Events in China’s Employment and Immigration Sector: An Annual Review”

As we approach the year 2022, it’s time to take a look back at the key immigration events that defined China’s employment and immigration sector in the past year. From the introduction of new immigration policies to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 has been a pivotal year for immigration in China. In … Read more