Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Advocates for Reform of Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts
Feb 25, 2026
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to a working paper proposing reforms to non-compete clauses, emphasizing the need for changes to enhance labor market mobility.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Workshop on Data Economy Insights Scheduled for February 26
Feb 24, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is set to host a workshop on February 26, 2026, focusing on measuring consumer injuries and benefits in the data-driven economy.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Fines Mobilredfox for Misleading Promotions
Feb 24, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority has imposed a fine of 49.9 million HUF on Mobilredfox due to systemic deficiencies in its promotional practices.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Proposes New Notary Offices for 2026-2031
Feb 24, 2026
The French competition authority recommends the government establish 261 new notary offices from 2026 to 2031 to address the evolving needs of the profession amidst declining economic performance.
Spanish competition authority
Apple and Amazon Violate CNMC's Cease-and-Desist Order
Feb 24, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has declared that Apple and Amazon failed to comply with a cease-and-desist order regarding anticompetitive clauses in their contracts.
Spanish competition authority
Atresmedia Fined for Concealed Advertising in 'Juntas cambiamos'
Feb 24, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a fine on Atresmedia for broadcasting concealed advertising in its program 'Juntas cambiamos', failing to properly identify its commercial nature.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Encourages Age Verification Technologies to Safeguard Children's Online Privacy
Feb 24, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a policy statement to encourage the use of age verification technologies, stating it will not enforce the COPPA Rule against operators using these technologies solely for age determination.
Dutch ACM
ACM Implements Measures for NAM's Natural-Gas Storage Access
Feb 24, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has mandated that NAM must provide access to its natural-gas storages to ensure they are filled for the upcoming winter.
Dutch ACM
ACM Reports Significant Fluctuations in Natural-Gas Prices and Storage Rates
Feb 24, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports notable fluctuations in natural-gas prices and a significant decline in the filling rate of natural-gas storages since early 2026.
German Bundeskartellamt
Check24 Ends Price Parity Clauses Following German Authority Investigation
Feb 24, 2026
The German competition authority has mandated Check24 to cease its price parity clauses with energy suppliers, promoting fair competition in the market.
Australian competition authority
Tekron Admits to Price Maintenance Violations in Australia
Feb 23, 2026
Tekron, an agricultural drone supplier, has acknowledged its involvement in resale price maintenance by restricting resellers from advertising DJI drone products below a set price, violating Australian competition law.
US Department of Justice
DOJ and FTC Request Public Input on Competitor Collaborations Guidance
Feb 22, 2026
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are seeking public comments to develop new guidance on collaborations among competitors, following the withdrawal of the 2000 Antitrust Guidelines.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC and DOJ Seek Public Input on Competitor Collaborations Guidance
Feb 22, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are inviting public comments to develop updated guidance on collaborations among competitors, following the withdrawal of the 2000 Antitrust Guidelines.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Launches Phase II Investigation into Linde's Acquisition of Acaíl
Feb 22, 2026
The Portuguese Competition Authority has initiated an in-depth investigation into Linde Portugal's acquisition of Acaíl, citing potential significant competition concerns in the industrial and medical gases markets.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Issues Guidance on Deposit-Return Scheme for Food Packaging
Feb 22, 2026
The French competition authority has released informal guidance regarding the ReUse project, aimed at implementing a standardized deposit-return scheme for food packaging sold in supermarkets.
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