Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Imposes Fine on Azores Tourist Guides for Price Fixing
Jan 28, 2026
The Portuguese Competition Authority has fined the Azores Tourist Information Guides Association for fixing minimum prices for tourist guide services, violating competition rules.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Unveils Measures to Enhance Google Search Services in the UK
Jan 28, 2026
The UK Competition and Markets Authority proposes new measures aimed at improving Google’s search services, ensuring fair treatment for content publishers and enhancing user choice.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Possible Price-Fixing in Electronics Market
Jan 28, 2026
The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into potential collusion among major electronic wholesalers and a manufacturer, examining whether consumers have been overcharged for popular IT, RTV, and AGD products.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Launches In-Depth Review of DFDS's Acquisition of Armas Assets
Jan 28, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a second-phase analysis of DFDS's acquisition of certain assets from Armas, citing potential risks to competition in the maritime transport sector.
Australian competition authority
EconomyBookings Fined for Misleading Pricing Practices
Jan 28, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has fined EconomyBookings $39,600 for misleading pricing representations on its car rental platform.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Wins Case Against Deceptive Trucking Business RivX
Jan 28, 2026
A federal court has permanently shut down RivX, a trucking business accused of defrauding consumers, following a request from the FTC and the State of Florida.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Insights on Planning System Reforms
Jan 27, 2026
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provided feedback on proposed reforms to the statutory consultee system in England's planning framework, emphasizing the need for improved efficiency and monitoring.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC to Host Workshop on Age Verification Technologies
Jan 27, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is organizing a virtual workshop to explore age verification technologies and their implications for online services.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Calls for Compliance in Women's Football Broadcasting Rights
Jan 27, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has urged the Women's Professional Football League to align its audiovisual rights marketing with existing regulations.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Initiates Proceedings to Ensure Google's Compliance with Digital Markets Act
Jan 27, 2026
The European Commission has opened two sets of proceedings to assist Google in meeting its obligations under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on interoperability and data sharing for third-party developers.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Settles with Growth Cave, Banning Deceptive Business Practices
Jan 27, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has secured a settlement that permanently bans the defendants of Growth Cave from marketing business opportunities and credit repair programs, following allegations of consumer fraud costing nearly $50 million.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Initiates Proceedings to Ensure Google's Compliance with DMA
Jan 26, 2026
The European Commission has opened two sets of proceedings to assist Google in meeting its obligations under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on interoperability and data sharing.
Dutch ACM
ACM Highlights Decline in Competition and Focuses on Innovation
Jan 26, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a concerning decline in competition over the past decade, emphasizing the need for innovation and resilience in the economy.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Penalizes PKO BP for Unlawful Interest Rate Clauses
Jan 26, 2026
The Polish competition authority has imposed a nearly 80 million PLN fine on PKO BP for including unlawful clauses regarding interest rate changes in consumer credit agreements.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC to Host Virtual Workshop on Noncompete Agreements
Jan 26, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission will conduct a virtual workshop focusing on employee noncompete agreements, featuring insights from commissioners and experts.
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