Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Raids Betting Businesses Amid Investigation
May 14, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has conducted searches in the betting sector as part of a criminal investigation into potential competition law violations.
Court of Justice of the EU
EU Advocate General Addresses Sports Regulation and Competition Law
May 14, 2025
The Advocate General of the EU Court has issued opinions on three cases concerning the self-regulation of sports governing bodies and their compliance with EU competition law, emphasizing limitations on such regulations when they significantly impact EU law.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Chairman Discusses Budget and Consumer Protection Efforts
May 14, 2025
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee, outlining the agency's budget priorities and its ongoing commitment to consumer protection and competition.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Authority Enhances Advertising Practices for Influencers
May 14, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has concluded an investigation into the Rolix YouTube channel, prompting influencers to improve their advertising practices to ensure compliance with regulations.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Addresses Water Regulation Concerns
May 14, 2025
The UK competition authority, CMA, has issued a response to the Independent Water Commission's request for evidence, emphasizing its regulatory role in the water sector.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Issues Warning to StubHub Over Ticket Pricing Violations Ahead of NFL Schedule Release
May 13, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has warned StubHub about potential violations of its new Fees Rule regarding ticket pricing transparency as the NFL prepares to announce its 2025 schedule.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Participates in ICN Conference in Edinburgh
May 13, 2025
The Croatian Competition Authority attended the 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network in Edinburgh, focusing on global competition policy trends and challenges.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Authority Approves Joint Control Acquisition in Bakery Sector
May 13, 2025
The Croatian Competition Agency has approved the acquisition of joint control over SEE Bakery Topco by FFR and SEE Bakery International, marking a significant change in ownership without affecting market competition.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Launches Investigation into Pet Veterinary Services
May 13, 2025
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is set to investigate the veterinary services market for pets in 2025, seeking input from stakeholders to ensure consumer interests are protected.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Antitrust Authority Fines Road Repair Firms for Bid Rigging
May 13, 2025
The German competition authority has imposed fines totaling €10.5 million on seven road repair companies for colluding on bids and customer allocations.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Hosts DMA Compliance Workshops for Tech Giants
May 12, 2025
The European Commission is organizing a series of workshops to discuss compliance measures with major tech companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, focusing on their adherence to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
German Bundeskartellamt
German Road Repair Companies Fined for Collusion
May 12, 2025
The German competition authority has fined seven road repair companies a total of 10.5 million euros for engaging in bid rigging and customer allocation practices.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Takes Action Against Payment Delays
May 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on two companies for failing to pay their suppliers on time, highlighting the ongoing issue of payment delays in the economy.
Australian competition authority
Orikan Abandons Merger Plans with Duncan Amid Competition Concerns
May 11, 2025
Orikan Group has withdrawn its request for merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its proposed acquisition of Duncan Technologies, following concerns about reduced competition in the on-street parking solutions market.
Australian competition authority
Legal Action Against Beacon Products and Zandox Group for Misleading Sales Practices
May 11, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Beacon Products and Zandox Group for alleged unconscionable and misleading sales practices targeting businesses across Australia.
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