Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Outlines 2024 Activities and 2025 Priorities
May 19, 2025
The Estonian Competition Authority has released its annual report detailing its activities for 2024 and setting priorities for 2025, focusing on market transparency and fair pricing.
Danish competition authority
Danish Law Tightens Environmental Marketing Claims
May 19, 2025
The Danish competition authority has passed a new marketing law that strengthens documentation requirements for environmental claims made by businesses, aiming to enhance consumer protection.
Luxembourg competition authority
Luxembourg Competition Authority Supports Retail Opening Hours Reform with Conditions
May 19, 2025
The Luxembourg competition authority has conditionally approved a proposed reform of retail opening hours, emphasizing the need for additional measures to ensure fair competition among retailers.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Releases Updated Guidance for Market Studies
May 19, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has published a new Market Studies Information Bulletin, providing updated guidance on conducting market studies following a public consultation.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Concludes Antitrust Case Against Welsh Carson
May 19, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order with Welsh Carson, addressing antitrust concerns related to its acquisitions in the anesthesiology sector in Texas.
Dutch ACM
First Dutch Trusted Flagger Designation Under DSA Approaches
May 19, 2025
The Dutch competition authority is set to designate Stichting Offlimits as the first trusted flagger under the Digital Services Act, prioritizing their reports of illegal online content.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Expands Case Against Growth Cave Scam with New Defendants
May 18, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has amended its complaint against the Growth Cave scam, adding two new defendants linked to the fraudulent business operations.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Plans Workshop on Big Tech's Impact on Children
May 18, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a workshop scheduled for June 4, 2025, to address how major technology companies exploit children and negatively affect families in the attention economy.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Proposes National Collaboration for Energy Providers' Cybersecurity
May 18, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed a five-year authorization for energy providers to collaborate on a national public key infrastructure (PKI) service aimed at enhancing grid stability and communication with consumer energy resources.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Enhanced Focus on Competition Enforcement and Business Compliance
May 16, 2025
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is intensifying its competition enforcement efforts, emphasizing the need for businesses to comply with competition laws to avoid significant penalties and operational restrictions.
Polish UOKiK
Are Promotions Just Temptations or Manipulations? Insights from Consumer Research
May 16, 2025
The Polish competition authority surveyed consumers about how promotions in stores influence their purchasing decisions, revealing significant confusion over promotional pricing.
Luxembourg competition authority
Luxembourg Authority Seeks Input on Online Child Protection Guidelines
May 15, 2025
The Luxembourg competition authority is inviting feedback on proposed guidelines aimed at enhancing online safety for minors under the Digital Services Act, with a consultation open until June 10.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Issues Guidelines for Influencer Marketing
May 15, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority is actively monitoring influencer marketing practices and has launched a campaign to educate consumers on how to navigate this digital landscape responsibly.
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Launches In-Depth Review of Equinix's Acquisition of BT Datacentres
May 15, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has initiated a full investigation into Equinix's proposed acquisition of BT Datacentres Ireland to assess its impact on market competition.
European Commission
European Commission Seeks Input on Microsoft's Antitrust Commitments Regarding Teams
May 15, 2025
The European Commission is gathering feedback on Microsoft's proposed commitments to address competition concerns related to its Teams product being tied to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites.
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