Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Sets 2026-2027 Goals for Affordability and Choice
Apr 2, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2026-2027, focusing on enhancing competition to improve affordability and consumer choice.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Urges Fuel Retailers to Report Prices to Fuel Finder
Apr 2, 2026
The UK competition authority emphasizes the need for road fuel retailers to register and report fuel prices to the Fuel Finder platform, especially amid rising fuel costs due to geopolitical tensions.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Reports on NBN Performance and Consumer Speed Issues
Apr 1, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's latest report reveals that while most NBN users receive close to promised speeds, a significant number of high-speed and FTTN services are underperforming.
US Department of Justice
Former Air Force Sergeant Admits to Bid Rigging and Fraud Against U.S. Government
Apr 1, 2026
Alan Hayward James, a former Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, has pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government of over $37 million through inflated IT contracts and bribery.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Warns Tennessee on Healthcare Regulation Risks
Apr 1, 2026
The FTC cautions Tennessee lawmakers about potential patient harm if the Ballad Health COPA expires, urging support for the repeal of Certificate of Need requirements.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Initiates Phase 2 Review of MicroStar's Acquisition of Konvoy
Apr 1, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that MicroStar's acquisition of Konvoy necessitates a Phase 2 review due to potential competition concerns in the keg pooling market.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Urges Fuel Retailers to Pass on Excise Cuts Promptly
Apr 1, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is monitoring fuel prices and urging retailers to quickly pass on recent fuel excise cuts to consumers.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC and Maryland AG Target Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing
Apr 1, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General have secured refunds and penalties against Lindsay Automotive Group for misleading consumers with deceptive pricing practices.
French Competition Authority
Nexans and Sonepar Fined for Colluding on Exclusive Import Rights
Apr 1, 2026
The French competition authority has imposed a €6.5 million fine on Nexans and Sonepar for colluding to grant exclusive import rights for electrical cables in French overseas territories.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Releases Guidelines on Sustainability Agreements
Apr 1, 2026
The Belgian Competition Authority has published new guidelines to help companies navigate sustainability agreements while adhering to competition laws.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Invites Public Feedback on Northrop Grumman's Petition to Modify Consent Order
Apr 1, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comments on Northrop Grumman's petition to modify a final consent order related to its acquisition of Orbital ATK, originally issued in 2018.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Modernizes Board Composition
Apr 1, 2026
The French competition authority has reformed its Board's composition to enhance decision-making and leverage diverse skills among its members.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authorities Support European Ban on AI Nudify Tools
Apr 1, 2026
Dutch regulators, police, and prosecution services express strong support for a European ban on AI nudify apps and websites, aiming to combat the misuse of such tools for blackmail and exploitation.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Restructures Fuel Division for Enhanced Regulation
Apr 1, 2026
The German competition authority has reorganized its fuel division to effectively implement new competition rules in the fuel sector, enhancing its focus and resources.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Introduces New Sanction System Based on Social Consequences
Apr 1, 2026
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is implementing a new sanction system that focuses on social consequences rather than just financial penalties for businesses.
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