Antitrust News Feed

Apr 30, 2025

Twenty consumer authorities, including Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, have called on fashion retailers to ensure their environmental claims are accurate and not misleading.

Apr 30, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is enhancing consumer protection through the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act, aiming for faster enforcement and fair competition.

Apr 30, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has approved Wellhub's acquisition of Urban Sports GmbH, a move that impacts the fitness and wellbeing aggregation market.

Apr 29, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission is refunding over $18 million to consumers misled by Publishers Clearing House's deceptive marketing practices. This follows a settlement requiring PCH to change its ecommerce operations.

Apr 29, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has granted approval for ERGO International AG to acquire Gjensidige, concluding that the merger will not significantly harm competition in the market.

Apr 29, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority, along with 20 other national consumer protection agencies, has issued guidelines to enhance transparency in sustainability claims within the fashion and textile industry.

Apr 29, 2025

On April 30, the Luxembourg competition authority hosted Laura Méndez to discuss insights from the recent ICN workshop focused on unilateral conduct in digital markets, particularly the role of artificial intelligence.

Apr 28, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority hosted a significant meeting of the Organization of Turkic States' competition authorities, focusing on cooperation in competition law and addressing challenges like artificial intelligence and inflation.

Apr 28, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has raised concerns that banks requiring customers to have a salary account to obtain home loans may hinder competition in the banking market.

Apr 28, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority hosted a high-level meeting with competition authorities from Turkic states, focusing on collaboration in competition law and addressing challenges like inflation and artificial intelligence.

Apr 28, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into potential collusion between two waste management companies in Lublin, leading to searches of their offices.

Apr 27, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission has mandated Workado, LLC to cease misleading advertising regarding the accuracy of its AI detection products unless backed by reliable evidence.

Apr 27, 2025

Leading economists from competition authorities worldwide gathered in Hungary to discuss pressing issues in competition policy, including the effects of digital platforms and artificial intelligence.

Apr 27, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding businesses to review their card payment surcharges to ensure compliance with consumer laws and to disclose these charges upfront to customers.

Apr 27, 2025

In her inaugural address, Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater outlined a conservative framework for antitrust enforcement, emphasizing individual liberties and historical principles to combat corporate monopolies.