Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Takes Action Against AA and BSM for Drip Pricing Violations
Apr 15, 2026
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has ordered the AA and BSM driving schools to refund over £760,000 to learner drivers due to illegal drip pricing practices.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Imposes Fines for Price-Fixing in Fruit Purchases
Apr 15, 2026
The Polish competition authority has fined five companies and one individual over 1.5 million PLN for engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy that forced farmers to sell fruits at reduced prices.
Czech competition authority
International Competition Network Workshop Held in Prague
Apr 14, 2026
Over 140 competition law experts from 47 countries gathered in Prague for the first-ever International Competition Network (ICN) workshop hosted by the Czech competition authority, focusing on abuse of dominance.
Dutch ACM
ACM and AP Seek Public Input on Chatbots in Customer Service
Apr 14, 2026
The Dutch competition authority and data protection authority are inviting stakeholders to share their opinions on the responsible use of chatbots in customer service, aiming to create guidelines for their effective implementation.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Orders Enter Air to Compensate Consumers
Apr 14, 2026
The Polish competition authority has mandated Enter Air to pay over 8.2 million PLN in compensation to consumers affected by various service issues.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Takes Action Against Companies Misleading Consumers with False 'Made in the USA' Claims
Apr 13, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has announced enforcement actions against three companies for falsely advertising their products as 'Made in the USA', following a directive from President Trump to ensure truthful advertising.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Launches Investigations into Retailers' Black Friday Advertising Practices
Apr 13, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating several retailers for potentially misleading claims made during last year's Black Friday sales, following a review that revealed concerning advertising practices.
French Competition Authority
New Caledonia Competition Authority Launches Open Data Initiative
Apr 13, 2026
The New Caledonia competition authority has made its decisional practice publicly available as open data, enhancing transparency and access to competition law.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Takes Action Against Forever Living for Deceptive Earnings Claims
Apr 13, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently prohibited Forever Living and its operators from making misleading earnings claims that deceived consumers about potential profits from their multilevel marketing scheme.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Invites Public Input on Fee Transparency in Online Grocery Delivery
Apr 13, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on potential rules to combat unfair and deceptive fee practices in online food and grocery delivery services.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Enhancements for Nursing Code of Ethics
Apr 13, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has reviewed the proposed Code of Ethics for nurses, emphasizing the need for transparency and fair competition in professional regulations.
Spanish competition authority
Telecommunications Market in Spain: Fiber Optic Lines Reach 18 Million
Apr 12, 2026
The Spanish competition authority reports significant growth in fiber optic lines, reaching nearly 18 million, while major operators dominate the market.
European Commission
European Commission Investigates Antitrust Violations in Chocolate Sector
Apr 12, 2026
The European Commission has launched unannounced inspections in the chocolate confectionery sector amid concerns of potential antitrust violations.
Spanish competition authority
Telecommunications Statistics Reveal Market Concentration in Spain
Apr 12, 2026
The Spanish competition authority reports significant market concentration in the telecommunications sector, with major players dominating both fixed and mobile broadband lines.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Settles with TruHeight Over Deceptive Advertising Practices
Apr 12, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with TruHeight for misleading advertising of height-enhancing supplements aimed at children and teens, including the use of fake reviews.
