Australian gun-jumping lawsuits highlight risks of dramatic, pre-deal business decisions
A landmark gun-jumping case in Australia has focused attention on the risk faced by companies entering into agreements ahead of a merger or acquisition. The lawsuit has also reignited concerns about how light penalties could hinder the deterrence of antitrust laws. Meanwhile, in New Zealand the planned revamp of privacy laws has prompted soul-searching about the \u201cright to be forgotten,\u201d with European court cases having an impact on policy discussion in the Southern Hemisphere.