Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK's CMA Provides Transatlantic Perspective on Competition Enforcement
Feb 2, 2024
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has highlighted its role in promoting competitive markets and addressing unfair behavior, with implications for US businesses and advisors.
Polish UOKiK
Kontrola Inspekcji Handlowej dotycząca etykiet energetycznych źródeł światła
Feb 2, 2024
Inspekcja Handlowa przeprowadziła kontrolę etykiet energetycznych 20 modeli źródeł światła, wykrywając nieprawidłowości w oznakowaniu i ekspozycji etykiet.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Telecom Companies Withdraw Complaint About Eredivisie Broadcasting Rights Following ACM's Interim Opinion
Feb 2, 2024
A consortium of Dutch telecom companies has withdrawn their complaint against Eredivisie CV and media company EMM (Disney) regarding the broadcasting rights for Eredivisie football matches, after the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) shared its interim opinion stating that the agreement does not violate competition rules.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Finds Calor Gas Limited in Breach of LPG Orders
Feb 2, 2024
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Calor Gas Limited breached the Domestic Bulk LPG Market Investigation Order and the Domestic Bulk LPG Market Investigation (Metered Estates) Order by failing to notify customers of their eligibility to switch suppliers.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Transatlantic Competition Law Insights
Feb 1, 2024
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers valuable insights for competition law advisors working with businesses in both the UK and the US.
Polish UOKiK
Inspection by the Trade Inspection Authority
Feb 1, 2024
The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on the proper labeling and display of energy labels on 20 models of light sources, uncovering irregularities in 8 cases.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC publishes provisional settlements for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors in November 2023
Feb 1, 2024
The Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has released the provisional settlements for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, waste, and gas sectors in November 2023, revealing a temporary deviation between revenues and costs in the electricity sector and a decrease in gas sector revenues compared to the previous year.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA investigates Calor Gas Limited for LPG Orders violations
Feb 1, 2024
The CMA found that Calor Gas Limited breached LPG Orders by failing to notify customers of their right to switch suppliers, affecting nearly 6,000 customers.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC investigates Correos' prices for postal services in 2024
Feb 1, 2024
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, is examining the prices set by Correos for its postal services in 2024, specifically focusing on the discounts offered to large clients.
Lithuanian competition authority
Competition Council Announces New Strategy for 2024-2029
Feb 1, 2024
The Competition Council has released its new strategy for the next five years, outlining its vision, goals, and tasks.
Polish UOKiK
Conditional Approval for Lafarge Cement's Acquisition of Eurobud Chajewscy
Feb 1, 2024
The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Lafarge Cement to acquire part of Eurobud Chajewscy, subject to the sale of a concrete plant in Pila.
Lithuanian competition authority
Competition Council's Strategy 2024–2029 Unveiled
Jan 31, 2024
The Competition Council has revealed its new strategy for 2024–2029, focusing on enhancing competition in Lithuanian markets and improving consumer welfare through strategic goals and tasks.
Polish UOKiK
EU Twinning Project Supporting Georgian Market Surveillance Agency
Jan 31, 2024
The EU has launched a twinning project to strengthen the capacities of the Georgian Market Surveillance Agency, with the participation of Poland, Lithuania, and Germany.
Court of Justice of the EU
Court of Justice Upholds Fine in Scania Cartel Case
Jan 31, 2024
The Court of Justice has dismissed Scania's appeal and upheld the fine of €880.520 million imposed by the European Commission for its participation in a cartel on the truck market.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Investigates Vifor Pharma for Anti-Competitive Conduct in Supply of Iron Deficiency Treatments
Jan 31, 2024
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Vifor Pharma over allegations of anti-competitive conduct in the supply of intravenous iron deficiency treatments for NHS patients.
