Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Protecting Consumers from Online Shopping Scams
Sep 17, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority highlights the risks of online shopping and offers guidance to consumers on how to avoid scams.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Investigation Against Duolingo
Sep 16, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has initiated an investigation into Duolingo Inc. over allegations of unfair commercial practices that may mislead consumers.
Austrian competition authority
Workshops on Bid Rigging Prevention Held in Austria
Sep 16, 2025
The Austrian competition authority, in collaboration with the OECD, hosted workshops aimed at preventing bid rigging in public procurement, focusing on compliance and legal oversight.
US Department of Justice
DOJ and FTC Join Forces to Tackle Anticompetitive Regulations
Sep 16, 2025
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice collaborates with the FTC to identify over 170 anticompetitive regulations, aiming to enhance market competition and innovation.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authorities Strengthen Cooperation for Effective Regulation
Sep 16, 2025
The Italian competition authority and the securities market commission have signed a protocol to enhance collaboration in their respective areas of activity.
Dutch ACM
ACM Announces Increase in Network Tariffs for Gas and Electricity
Sep 16, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has projected a 3.38% increase in network tariffs for households and businesses in 2026, amounting to an additional 25 euros per year for average households.
US Department of Justice
Miami Seafood Executive Admits to Price-Fixing Scheme
Sep 15, 2025
Dennis Dopico, a vice president of a Miami seafood wholesaler, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to fix prices for stone crab claws and spiny lobsters, harming Florida fishermen.
US Department of Justice
Keynote Address on Antitrust and Innovation by Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater
Sep 15, 2025
Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Georgetown Law Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium, discussing the importance of antitrust remedies in fostering innovation and competition in the technology sector.
Greek competition authority
Extension of Deadline for Submissions on Fuel Regulation
Sep 15, 2025
The Greek competition authority has extended the deadline for public comments on its regulatory intervention in the fuel sector until October 15, 2025.
Dutch ACM
ACM Highlights Affordability Concerns in Heat Network Transition
Sep 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the importance of clear communication from housing corporations to tenants regarding the costs associated with switching to heat networks, as uncertainty hampers the transition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Discovers Safety Issues in Bicycle Seats
Sep 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on bicycle seats, revealing significant safety flaws in nearly all tested models.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Discovers Safety Issues in Bicycle Seats
Sep 12, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on bicycle seats, revealing significant safety flaws in nearly all tested models.
Dutch ACM
ACM Proposes Measures to Support Organic Farmers Amid Profitability Challenges
Sep 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has highlighted the financial struggles of organic farmers and recommended measures to enhance sustainability in the food production chain.
European Commission
European Commission Enforces Microsoft Commitments to Enhance Competition for Teams
Sep 11, 2025
The European Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from Microsoft to address competition concerns regarding its Teams platform, aimed at promoting fair competition in the collaboration tools market.
Dutch ACM
De Bijenkorf Corrects Sustainability Claims After ACM Intervention
Sep 11, 2025
Dutch department store De Bijenkorf has removed misleading sustainability claims from its website following action from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).