Antitrust News Feed

Feb 13, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has imposed a fine of over PLN 5.8 million on Epaka, a freight forwarding company, for using abusive clauses in contracts with consumers.

Feb 12, 2024

Epaka, a freight company, has been fined over 5.8 million PLN by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for using abusive clauses in consumer contracts.

Feb 9, 2024

The CMA has provided its advice to DBT on the potential impact of changes to package travel regulations on consumers and competition.

Feb 9, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided not to recommend the renewal of the Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), which provides an exemption from competition law for certain forms of cooperation between liner shipping companies.

Feb 9, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) annual review of the funerals market shows that funeral costs have increased slower than inflation since the implementation of the CMA's Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.

Feb 9, 2024

Dutch heat supplier Loek Warmte (previously Vestia Energie) has implemented measures to address problems with its heat network in Duindorp, The Hague, after facing enforcement action by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Feb 9, 2024

The Trade Inspectorate has found errors in the labeling and mechanical defects in several child strollers and prams during their inspection.

Feb 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend the renewal of the Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) due to concerns about reduced competition and lack of benefits for customers.

Feb 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 has led to slower increases in funeral costs compared to inflation, with a rise in unattended funerals observed.

Feb 8, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted a review of 10 baby strollers and prams, identifying labeling errors and mechanical defects in some products.

Feb 8, 2024

The CMA has advised DBT on potential impacts of changes to package travel regulations on consumers and competition, following its enforcement action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 8, 2024

The High Court has denied Nicholas Brown's request to remain as a director after he was disqualified for his involvement in an illegal cartel.

Feb 8, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared the deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, finding that it is not likely to raise significant competition concerns.

Feb 7, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has launched an investigation against Poste Italiane for allegedly denying access to its network and post offices to competitors of its subsidiary, PostePay, in the retail markets for electricity and natural gas.

Feb 7, 2024

The European Commission has adopted a revised version of its Market Definition Notice, which clarifies its methodology for defining the market under EU competition law and takes into account changes in the economy, including the development of digital markets.