Antitrust News Feed

Feb 28, 2024

The 22nd International Conference on Competition, hosted by the Bundeskartellamt in Berlin from 29 February to 1 March 2024, will gather over 350 participants from 60 countries to discuss current issues in international competition law enforcement and policy.

Feb 28, 2024

The CNMC highlights the high success rate of consumer claims in electricity and gas disputes resolved through arbitration, urging companies to inform customers about this alternative dispute resolution method.

Feb 28, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning about potential market manipulation in the wholesale energy market, specifically through 'spoofing'.

Feb 28, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Anwim, the franchisor of the Moya gas station network, to acquire part of Elbah II's assets in the Silesian Voivodeship, subject to the termination of a franchise agreement with one of the franchisees.

Feb 28, 2024

UOKiK President Tomasz Chróstny imposed a fine of nearly 2.5 million PLN on Atex Multibranch Enterprise for engaging in a price-fixing scheme in coal sales.

Feb 27, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) intervened multiple times in the recent health care contracting period due to violations of individual negotiation principles, resulting in potential price increases and negative health care outcomes.

Feb 27, 2024

UOKiK President fined Atex for nearly 2.5 million PLN for imposing coal sales prices on distributors, restricting their ability to offer discounts.

Feb 27, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority fined Supermoney S.p.A. EUR 1,480,000 for spreading claims without providing information on obtaining savings and failing to disclose remuneration for its intermediation activities in price comparisons for electricity and gas supply services.

Feb 27, 2024

A company in the port services sector in Mayotte is under scrutiny for allegedly abusing its dominant position by monopolizing cargo handling markets and imposing unfair trading conditions on importers.

Feb 27, 2024

The keynote speech reflects on 20 years of UK merger control under the Enterprise Act 2002, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competitive markets and promoting consumer welfare through open and effective competition.

Feb 27, 2024

The article explores the evolving landscape of UK competition law, focusing on the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) adaptation to challenges like Brexit, the pandemic, and digital platform growth.

Feb 27, 2024

The UOKiK President has made a decision regarding OLX's practices related to the sale of protection packages on its platform.

Feb 27, 2024

The article delves into the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) shift towards prioritizing outcomes over tools in delivering competition law objectives, focusing on digital market reforms and consumer protection.

Feb 26, 2024

The UK has seen 20 years of merger control regulations, impacting businesses seeking to merge or acquire others. Competition law advisors must keep abreast of these rules to ensure compliance for clients engaging in mergers or acquisitions in the UK.

Feb 26, 2024

Competition law outcomes are crucial for businesses and advisors, setting precedents and guiding compliance decisions.