Antitrust News Feed

Jan 27, 2025

The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a €3.5 million fine on Mulpor and IBCM for repeatedly misleading enterprises into subscribing to costly advertising services.

Jan 27, 2025

The Full Federal Court has upheld a $1.5 million fine against Ultra Tune for contempt of court, reinforcing the importance of compliance with the Franchising Code.

Jan 27, 2025

The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that national laws preventing group actions for damages caused by cartels may violate EU law if no other collective means exist for claimants.

Jan 26, 2025

The Latvian competition authority has initiated a detailed investigation into the merger between ERGO International AG and Gjensidige, following concerns about its impact on competition in the insurance market.

Jan 26, 2025

The French competition authority has issued an opinion on the local and regional public authority property insurance sector, highlighting low competition and recommending measures to enhance market dynamics.

Jan 26, 2025

Ecit Account has been fined 20 million kroner for facilitating a long-standing cartel among nightclubs, which restricted their ability to open branches in each other's areas.

Jan 24, 2025

The CMA has secured commitments from Google to tackle fake reviews, imposing sanctions on businesses and individuals involved in misleading practices.

Jan 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted a review of solid fuel heaters, identifying compliance issues in over half of the models inspected.

Jan 23, 2025

The Estonian competition authority is conducting a public consultation regarding Elering AS's development plan for the electricity transmission network for the years 2025-2034.

Jan 23, 2025

The Latvian competition authority is urging participants in the agricultural and food supply chain to take part in an anonymous survey to assess supplier cooperation with buyers and the effectiveness of its initiatives.

Jan 23, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is expanding its online Price Monitor system to help control food prices, responding to consumer feedback and market trends.

Jan 23, 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated investigations into Apple and Google, focusing on their dominance in mobile ecosystems, including operating systems and app stores.

Jan 22, 2025

The Luxembourg competition authority's advocate general argues that decisions made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport should be fully reviewable by national courts to ensure compliance with EU law.

Jan 22, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has received few reports from suppliers regarding unfair trade practices, highlighting the need for greater supplier courage in reporting issues to foster a fair trading environment.

Jan 22, 2025

The President of UOKiK has raised concerns about P4 and Netia's pricing strategies, which may mislead consumers regarding service costs. Both companies face potential fines of up to 10% of their revenue.