Antitrust News Feed

Jan 24, 2026

The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling against Cineplex for deceptive marketing practices, reinforcing the importance of transparency in advertising.

Jan 23, 2026

The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on fitness equipment, including exercise benches, smartwatches, and wireless headphones, to ensure safety for consumers and the environment.

Jan 23, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has successfully obtained a court order to halt the operations of companies accused of misleading consumers in the marketing of health care plans.

Jan 23, 2026

The Hungarian competition authority has initiated a rapid sectoral investigation into the cooking oil market due to significant price increases compared to neighboring countries.

Jan 22, 2026

The Hungarian competition authority has initiated a rapid sectoral investigation into the cooking oil market due to significant price increases compared to neighboring countries.

Jan 22, 2026

The Competition Bureau of Canada has published a report summarizing public feedback on algorithmic pricing, highlighting both its benefits and potential anticompetitive risks.

Jan 22, 2026

The Balearic Agency for Digitalization and Telecommunications has mandated the provision of free DAB+ radio services, which the CNMC deems unjustified and in violation of market unity regulations.

Jan 21, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its draft Annual Plan, outlining priorities aimed at promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive economic growth.

Jan 21, 2026

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns about Benefit Systems for potentially misleading consumers regarding gym membership contracts, including hidden fees and unfair terms.

Jan 21, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has announced a workshop scheduled for January 28, 2026, to discuss age verification technologies and their implications for online services.

Jan 21, 2026

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has referred Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia for a more detailed Phase 2 assessment due to concerns over potential competition reduction in the fuel retail market.

Jan 20, 2026

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has referred Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia for a more detailed Phase 2 assessment due to concerns about potential competition reduction in the fuel retail market.

Jan 20, 2026

The District Court of Rotterdam has confirmed that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) was justified in withdrawing a fraudulent customer-service phone number used by Aktief Bouwen B.V.

Jan 20, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has announced its decision to appeal a court ruling that favored Meta in a monopolization case, alleging that Meta has maintained its market dominance through anticompetitive practices.

Jan 20, 2026

The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has temporarily modified operational procedures in the electrical system to improve voltage stability and supply security.