Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Polish UOKiK
First Consumer Organization Registered for Group Actions in Poland
Nov 21, 2025
The LexCultura Foundation has become the first consumer organization registered to initiate group actions in Poland, allowing it to represent consumers in court against unfair business practices.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reviews Wood Fuel Pellet Market Dynamics
Nov 20, 2025
The French competition authority has issued recommendations to the Economic Affairs Committee regarding the competitive landscape of the wood fuel pellet sector, following significant price increases and supply pressures.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Reports on Self-Preferencing Practices
Nov 20, 2025
The French competition authority has submitted a report to parliament on self-preferencing practices in the cloud sector, following the enactment of the SREN Law.
US Department of Justice
Executive Sentenced for Wage Fixing and Fraud in Healthcare Sector
Nov 20, 2025
Eduardo Lopez has been sentenced to 40 months in prison and fined for orchestrating a wage-fixing conspiracy affecting home healthcare nurses and committing fraud during the sale of his company.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Emphasizes Need for Creative Destruction
Nov 20, 2025
In a recent speech, Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, highlighted the importance of creative destruction in fostering economic growth and outlined the Bureau's recent advancements in competition law enforcement.
Dutch ACM
ACM Warns Consumers About Misleading Discounts Ahead of Holiday Shopping
Nov 20, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has found that 75% of retailers misrepresent their discounts, misleading consumers during the holiday shopping season.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Unveils New Strategy to Enhance Competition and Consumer Protection
Nov 20, 2025
The UK competition authority has launched a new three-year strategy aimed at promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity.
Polish UOKiK
Guidelines on Leniency Program Released by Polish Competition Authority
Nov 20, 2025
The President of the Polish competition authority has issued new guidelines on the leniency program, which allows companies and managers involved in anti-competitive agreements to avoid or reduce penalties.
US Department of Justice
Promoting Competition in the Airline Industry: Insights from DOJ's Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Nov 19, 2025
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Dina Kallay discusses the importance of competition in the airline industry during her virtual remarks at the 2025 Chatham House Competition Policy Conference, highlighting recent antitrust cases and the impact of government regulations.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Launches Inquiry into Superfast Broadband Regulation
Nov 19, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated an inquiry to assess the future regulation of the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) as its current declaration nears expiration.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Emphasizes Role in Sustainable Economy at COP30
Nov 19, 2025
The French competition authority reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and competition law during COP30, highlighting its enforcement and advisory roles.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Approves 'Deposit on Card' Banking Service
Nov 19, 2025
The Czech competition authority has determined that the 'deposit on card' banking service does not violate competition laws, enhancing consumer convenience.
Hungarian competition authority
Digitalization and Competition Law: Insights from the Hungarian Competition Forum
Nov 19, 2025
The VII. Hungarian Competition Law Forum in Budapest focused on the impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on competition and consumer protection laws.
Competition Bureau Canada
Investigation into BWX Technologies' Acquisition of Kinectrics Intensifies
Nov 19, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has expanded its investigation into BWX Technologies' acquisition of Kinectrics, focusing on potential impacts on the nuclear medicine market.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Addresses Private Dentistry Market Concerns
Nov 19, 2025
The UK competition authority, CMA, has released correspondence regarding its oversight of the private dentistry market, highlighting its commitment to ensuring fair competition.
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