Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
Apple and Amazon Violate CNMC's Cease-and-Desist Order
Feb 24, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has declared that Apple and Amazon failed to comply with a cease-and-desist order regarding anticompetitive clauses in their contracts.
Spanish competition authority
Atresmedia Fined for Concealed Advertising in 'Juntas cambiamos'
Feb 24, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a fine on Atresmedia for broadcasting concealed advertising in its program 'Juntas cambiamos', failing to properly identify its commercial nature.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Encourages Age Verification Technologies to Safeguard Children's Online Privacy
Feb 24, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a policy statement to encourage the use of age verification technologies, stating it will not enforce the COPPA Rule against operators using these technologies solely for age determination.
Dutch ACM
ACM Implements Measures for NAM's Natural-Gas Storage Access
Feb 24, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has mandated that NAM must provide access to its natural-gas storages to ensure they are filled for the upcoming winter.
Dutch ACM
ACM Reports Significant Fluctuations in Natural-Gas Prices and Storage Rates
Feb 24, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports notable fluctuations in natural-gas prices and a significant decline in the filling rate of natural-gas storages since early 2026.
German Bundeskartellamt
Check24 Ends Price Parity Clauses Following German Authority Investigation
Feb 24, 2026
The German competition authority has mandated Check24 to cease its price parity clauses with energy suppliers, promoting fair competition in the market.
Australian competition authority
Tekron Admits to Price Maintenance Violations in Australia
Feb 23, 2026
Tekron, an agricultural drone supplier, has acknowledged its involvement in resale price maintenance by restricting resellers from advertising DJI drone products below a set price, violating Australian competition law.
US Department of Justice
DOJ and FTC Request Public Input on Competitor Collaborations Guidance
Feb 22, 2026
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are seeking public comments to develop new guidance on collaborations among competitors, following the withdrawal of the 2000 Antitrust Guidelines.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC and DOJ Seek Public Input on Competitor Collaborations Guidance
Feb 22, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are inviting public comments to develop updated guidance on collaborations among competitors, following the withdrawal of the 2000 Antitrust Guidelines.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Launches Phase II Investigation into Linde's Acquisition of Acaíl
Feb 22, 2026
The Portuguese Competition Authority has initiated an in-depth investigation into Linde Portugal's acquisition of Acaíl, citing potential significant competition concerns in the industrial and medical gases markets.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Issues Guidance on Deposit-Return Scheme for Food Packaging
Feb 22, 2026
The French competition authority has released informal guidance regarding the ReUse project, aimed at implementing a standardized deposit-return scheme for food packaging sold in supermarkets.
Competition Bureau Canada
Investigation into Real Estate Commission Rules Expands in Vancouver
Feb 20, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada has broadened its investigation into real estate commission rules to include Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Reviews Washing Machine Energy Labels
Feb 20, 2026
The Polish competition authority conducted checks on ten washing machine models to ensure compliance with product cards and energy labels, finding only one case of non-compliance.
US Department of Justice
Justice Department Challenges OhioHealth's Anticompetitive Practices
Feb 19, 2026
The Justice Department, alongside Ohio's Attorney General, has filed a lawsuit against OhioHealth for imposing anticompetitive contract restrictions that lead to higher healthcare costs for patients.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Warns of Competition Risks in AI Chip Market
Feb 19, 2026
The Portuguese Competition Authority has released a paper highlighting competition risks in the AI chip value chain, emphasizing structural concentration and vertical integration issues.
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