Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Recognized at Global Conference
May 8, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority's president, Csaba Balázs Rigó, was re-elected to the International Competition Network's Steering Group and co-chaired the Cartel Working Group during the annual conference in Edinburgh.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Extends Deadline for Negative Option Rule Compliance
May 8, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to extend the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days, ensuring businesses have more time to adjust.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Reduces Food Prices Through Margin Cap and Price Monitoring Expansion
May 8, 2025
In April 2025, food prices in Hungary saw a decline due to government-imposed margin caps and the expansion of the online price monitoring system, benefiting consumers.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Supports DOJ's Antitrust Action Against Google
May 8, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an amicus brief backing the Department of Justice's proposed judgment against Google for antitrust violations, emphasizing the importance of consumer privacy safeguards.
Latvian competition authority
Guidelines for Public Procurement of Stage Equipment in Latvia
May 8, 2025
As summer approaches, the Latvian competition authority emphasizes the importance of fair competition in public procurement for sound, lighting, and stage equipment, urging public entities to adhere to competition laws.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Urges Transparency in Ticket Pricing for Tennis Tournament
May 8, 2025
The Italian competition authority has called on the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation to clearly inform consumers about mandatory service fees when purchasing tickets for the ongoing tournament.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Penalizes Dropshipper for Misleading Delivery Information
May 8, 2025
The Dutch competition authority has fined a dropshipping company for failing to provide clear information about product deliveries and returns, impacting consumer trust.
Lithuanian competition authority
MM Grupp Faces Legal Action for Unapproved Acquisition of Forum Cinemas
May 8, 2025
The Lithuanian Competition Council has issued a Statement of Objections against MM Grupp for allegedly acquiring Forum Cinemas without necessary regulatory approval, potentially violating competition laws.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Court Affirms CMA's £99 Million Fine on Pharma for Unjustified Price Hikes
May 7, 2025
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the Competition and Markets Authority's £99 million fine against Advanz Pharma and its owners for excessive pricing of thyroid medication, reinforcing the CMA's commitment to fair pricing in the NHS.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Completes Rapid Sector Investigation on Vehicle Procurement
May 7, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has concluded a rapid investigation into the vehicle procurement market, noting a decrease in single-bid procurements from 2021 to 2023.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Settles with Cerebral, Distributing Over $5 Million in Consumer Refunds
May 7, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered refunds exceeding $5 million to over 40,000 consumers after settling allegations against Cerebral, Inc. for deceptive cancellation practices.
Finnish competition authority
Wolt Modifies Terms Amid FCCA Investigation to Enhance Competition
May 7, 2025
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) has intervened in Wolt's contractual terms, prompting the company to cease practices that restricted competition in the food delivery market. A forthcoming report will assess the impact of these changes.
Finnish competition authority
Wolt Modifies Terms Amid FCCA Investigation to Enhance Competition
May 7, 2025
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has intervened in Wolt's contractual practices, prompting the company to revise its terms to prevent market concentration in the food delivery sector. A report analyzing the impact of these changes is expected soon.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Launches DSA Compliance Tool for Businesses
May 7, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has introduced the DSA check, an online tool designed to help businesses determine their compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). This initiative aims to create a safer online environment for both consumers and businesses.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Antitrust Authority Fines Sennheiser and Sonova for Price Fixing
May 7, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has imposed fines totaling nearly six million euros on Sennheiser and Sonova for engaging in vertical price fixing in the audio products market.
Follow us on LinkedIn