Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Competition Bureau Canada
Upcoming Report on Data Portability Benefits for Canadians
Jan 13, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada is set to release a report on January 15, 2026, detailing the advantages of data portability for consumers and the economy.
Dutch ACM
Gulf Energy to Refund Customers After ACM Investigation
Jan 13, 2026
The Dutch competition authority has mandated energy supplier Gulf to refund over 1.6 million euros to customers who were charged wrongful early-termination fees.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Releases Studies on Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pricing Dynamics
Jan 13, 2026
The Greek competition authority has published two new research studies analyzing pricing mechanisms in the extra virgin olive oil market, focusing on both production and retail levels.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
FCCA Launches In-Depth Investigation into Loihde's Acquisition of BLC Turva
Jan 13, 2026
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has initiated a detailed investigation into Loihde Oyj's proposed acquisition of BLC Turva Oy, citing potential competition concerns.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Takes Action Against JustAnswer for Misleading Subscription Practices
Jan 13, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against JustAnswer LLC, accusing the company of deceiving consumers into enrolling in a costly recurring subscription without proper consent.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
Finnish Supreme Court Upholds Penalties for Bus Companies' Joint Offers
Jan 13, 2026
The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court has ruled against bus companies for engaging in prohibited joint offers in public transport tenders, resulting in penalties totaling approximately €1.5 million.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Payment Processors for Violating 2015 Order
Jan 13, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has requested a federal court to hold payment processors Cliq, Inc. and its executives in contempt for violating a 2015 order related to illegal credit card processing.
Czech competition authority
Czech Court Upholds Fine Against Language Schools Association for Price Fixing
Jan 13, 2026
The Brno Regional Court confirmed a fine of 5.2 million CZK imposed on the Association of Language Schools for violating competition law by setting minimum prices for language education services.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Payment Processors for Violating 2015 Order
Jan 12, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has requested a federal court to hold payment processors Cliq, Inc. and its executives in contempt for violating a 2015 order related to illegal credit card processing.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
FCCA Launches In-Depth Investigation into Loihde's Acquisition of BLC Turva
Jan 12, 2026
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has initiated a detailed investigation into Loihde Oyj's proposed acquisition of BLC Turva Oy, citing potential competition concerns.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
Supreme Court Upholds Penalties for Bus Companies' Joint Offers
Jan 12, 2026
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has upheld penalties against several bus companies for engaging in prohibited joint offers in public transport tenders, amounting to approximately €1.5 million.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Releases Studies on Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pricing Dynamics
Jan 12, 2026
The Greek competition authority has published two new research studies analyzing pricing mechanisms in the extra virgin olive oil market, focusing on both production and retail levels.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Concludes Sanction Case Against Dental Association
Jan 12, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has finalized a sanction against the Official College of Dentists and Stomatologists of the First Region for breaching commitments related to anticompetitive advertising practices.
Czech competition authority
Czech Court Upholds Fine Against Language Schools Association for Price Fixing
Jan 12, 2026
The Brno Regional Court has confirmed a fine of 5.2 million CZK imposed on the Association of Language Schools for violating competition law by setting minimum prices for language education services.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
Finnish Supreme Court Upholds Penalties for Bus Companies' Joint Offers
Jan 12, 2026
The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court has ruled against bus companies for engaging in prohibited joint offers in public transport tenders, resulting in penalties totaling approximately €1.5 million.
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