Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Takes Action Against MLM Recruiter for Deceptive Earnings Claims
Apr 12, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against Stormy Wellington, a high-level participant in multilevel marketing, for allegedly misleading potential recruits about their earning potential.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Approves 2026 Budget for Horseracing Authority
Apr 12, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has approved the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's budget for 2026 after a public comment period.
US Federal Trade Commission
Publishing.com Settles FTC Charges for $1.5 Million Over Misleading Income Claims
Apr 12, 2026
Publishing.com LLC will pay $1.5 million to settle FTC charges for misleading consumers about potential earnings from its self-publishing programs, requiring future substantiation of income claims.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Releases March Newsletter
Apr 9, 2026
The Czech competition authority has published its March newsletter, highlighting key decisions in competition law, public procurement, and state aid, along with selected European updates.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Regulatory Improvements for Medical Certificates and Private Electronic Prescriptions
Apr 9, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has issued recommendations to improve the regulation of official medical certificates and private electronic prescriptions, aiming for better transparency and efficiency.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Solutions to Combat Fraud in the Gas Sector
Apr 9, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed measures to streamline the detection and billing of fraud in the gas sector, addressing illegal connections and meter tampering.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Proposes New Rules for Online Food Delivery Fees
Apr 9, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding fees charged by online food delivery services for review by the Office of Management and Budget.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against Payment Delays
Apr 9, 2026
In 2026, the Polish competition authority imposed over 2.6 million PLN in fines for payment delays and initiated proceedings against several companies for late payments.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Investigates Fuel Price Control Amid New Regulations
Apr 9, 2026
The German competition authority has initiated investigations into fuel pricing practices following the implementation of new regulations aimed at ensuring fair pricing by refineries.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Addresses Fuel Price Regulation
Apr 9, 2026
Andreas Mundt, President of the German Federal Cartel Office, supports proposed regulations to limit fuel price changes at gas stations, citing concerns over market transparency.
Spanish competition authority
Güeñes Municipality's Local Preference Violates Competition Law
Apr 8, 2026
The Spanish competition authority has ruled that the Güeñes municipality's practice of favoring local producers in public contracts is discriminatory and violates competition laws.
US Federal Trade Commission
StubHub to Refund $10 Million for Deceptive Pricing Practices
Apr 8, 2026
StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC charges for failing to disclose total ticket prices, including mandatory fees, violating consumer protection laws.
Croatian competition authority
New EU Regulation on Unfair Trading Practices in Agricultural Supply Chains
Apr 8, 2026
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/697 to enhance cooperation among enforcement bodies regarding unfair trading practices in agricultural and food supply chains.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Reports Record Fines and Complex Cases in 2025
Apr 8, 2026
The Czech competition authority has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting record fines for anticompetitive behavior and a significant increase in public procurement cases.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Releases Provisional Settlements for Electricity and Gas Sectors
Apr 8, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published provisional settlements for the electricity and gas sectors, revealing significant financial discrepancies and trends in energy consumption.
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