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THE REGULATION ON ACTIVE CO-OPERATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNCOVERING CARTELS (LENIENCY REGULATION) AND ITS EFFECTS ON PROTECTION OF COMPETITION

Before mentioning competition law, it is useful to mention the free market and its natural limits. Free market economy or economic liberalism, in the simplest definition, represents an environment of free commercial activity and competition without state intervention.

BINDING NATURE OF IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON TURKEY AND ITS EFFECT ON LOGISTICS SECTOR - IRAN EMBARGO

Iran has been facing various sanctions and international pressure for more than four decades. These sanctions are twofold and can be imposed unilaterally by countries or groups of countries, or by supranational organizations such as the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN).

RIGHTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN JOINT STOCK COMPANIES UNDER THE TURKISH COMMERCIAL CODE

Shares in joint stock companies are generally issued in registered or bearer form. Registered shares belong to the persons registered in their names and these shareholders are directly related to the company.

ENFORCEMENT OF ANY DECISION RENDERED AS A RESULT OF RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUITS

When we consider that renting is the most common method used in our country in order to meet the need for housing, which is one of the basic needs of people, it automatically emerges that rental contracts have a social importance different from other types of contracts.

TRADEMARK INVALIDITY CONDITIONS AND THE "PRINCIPLE OF ACTUAL RIGHT OWNERSHIP"

INTRODUCTION As in our personal lives, being different and unique in commercial life, standing out from the competition and being remembered are among the main purposes of existence.

EVALUATIONS ON CAPITALIZATION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AS CAPITAL IN KIND FOR JOINT STOCK COMPANIES

Undoubtedly, the "capital", which provides the main source of financing of the company, has a special importance in joint stock companies.

MICROSOFT & ACTIVISION BLIZZARD: IS IT UNFAIR COMPETITION?

On January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced that it intends to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft would own Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King under the Microsoft Gaming division as a sibling to Xbox Game Studios.

SHOULD INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES?

In an effort to reduce the environmental footprint of international arbitrations, international arbitrator Lucy Greenwood founded The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations in 2019. The initiative aims to reduce the carbon footprint of international arbitrations through behavioural change.

EUROPEAN GREEN BOND REGULATION AND BEYOND

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament announced on 28 February 2023 that they had reached a provisional agreement on the creation of European green bonds (EuGB). Initially, on 6 July 2021, the European Commission published a legislative proposal on EuGB referred as the EuGB Regulation which sets the establishment of the EuGB Standard or EuGB label.

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR TERMINATION OF AN EMPLOYEE'S CONTRACT DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE?

Considering that termination for valid reasons is categorized into two groups based on whether the employee enjoys job security or not, the matter concerning poor performance must be evaluated independently depending on the employee's job security status. In this context, firstly, it is necessary to look at the definition of job security.

EXPLORATION OF MOBILE GAMES IN LIGHT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Mobile games pertain to interactive entertainment products designed for portable electronic apparatus, encompassing mobile phones, tablets, and handheld consoles. They are typically available for download, free of charge, from digital repositories dedicated to mobile applications. Monetary gains are garnered through in-game advertisements and transactions within the game interface.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION AND ADVERSE INFERENCE

International arbitration is a means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which is consensual and binding. It is preferred for resolving disputes that cross national borders outside of state courts between two or more parties.