Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Investigates Supplier-Retailer Dynamics in Food Sector
May 15, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has launched a sector inquiry into the relationships between suppliers and retailers in the food and non-food supply chains, aiming to understand pricing mechanisms amid rising retail prices.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Authority Imposes Reporting Obligation on Norva 24
May 15, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority has mandated Norva 24 Holding AS to report all mergers, acquisitions, and minority interests in specific markets starting May 16, 2025.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Energy Prices Drop as Consumers Benefit from Switching Contracts
May 15, 2025
The Dutch competition authority reports a further decline in natural gas prices, leading to lower electricity and gas contract prices, encouraging consumers to switch to better deals.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Parliament Passes Key Competition Law Amendments
May 15, 2025
The Lithuanian Parliament has approved significant amendments to the Law on Competition, enhancing the consultative role of the Competition Council and modifying the fine enforcement process for appealed decisions.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Cleanaway's Acquisition of Citywide Waste
May 14, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Cleanaway Waste Management's acquisition of Citywide Waste, concluding it won't significantly reduce competition in Melbourne's waste disposal market.
New Zealand competition authority
New Zealand Authority Warns Trade Groups on Cartel Risks
May 14, 2025
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has issued compliance advice to the NZ Trade Group regarding potential anti-competitive conduct, urging trade organizations to review their practices.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Unveils Strategic Plan for 2025-2026 Amid Economic Shifts
May 14, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has released its 2025-2026 Annual Plan, focusing on enhancing competition in response to rapid economic and technological changes.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Bans Fraudulent Student Loan Relief Operators and Seizes Assets
May 14, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned a fraudulent student loan debt relief operation and its owners from the industry, requiring them to surrender all assets after misleading consumers.
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Raids Betting Businesses Amid Investigation
May 14, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has conducted searches in the betting sector as part of a criminal investigation into potential competition law violations.
Court of Justice of the EU
EU Advocate General Addresses Sports Regulation and Competition Law
May 14, 2025
The Advocate General of the EU Court has issued opinions on three cases concerning the self-regulation of sports governing bodies and their compliance with EU competition law, emphasizing limitations on such regulations when they significantly impact EU law.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Chairman Discusses Budget and Consumer Protection Efforts
May 14, 2025
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee, outlining the agency's budget priorities and its ongoing commitment to consumer protection and competition.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Enhances Advertising Practices for Influencers
May 14, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has concluded an investigation into the Rolix YouTube channel, prompting influencers to improve their advertising practices to ensure compliance with regulations.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Addresses Water Regulation Concerns
May 14, 2025
The UK competition authority, CMA, has issued a response to the Independent Water Commission's request for evidence, emphasizing its regulatory role in the water sector.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Issues Warning to StubHub Over Ticket Pricing Violations Ahead of NFL Schedule Release
May 13, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has warned StubHub about potential violations of its new Fees Rule regarding ticket pricing transparency as the NFL prepares to announce its 2025 schedule.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Participates in ICN Conference in Edinburgh
May 13, 2025
The Croatian Competition Authority attended the 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network in Edinburgh, focusing on global competition policy trends and challenges.
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