Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Takes Action Against JustAnswer for Misleading Subscription Practices
Jan 12, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against JustAnswer LLC, accusing the company of deceiving consumers into enrolling in a costly recurring subscription without proper consent.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Competition Bureau Investigates SME Financing Market
Jan 12, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada has initiated a market study to assess competition in the financing sector for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to improve access to competitive financing options.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Fines Zalando and Temu for Misleading Discounts
Jan 12, 2026
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines totaling nearly 37 million PLN on Zalando and Temu for failing to properly inform consumers about discounts, particularly regarding the lowest price in the 30 days prior to a price reduction.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Investigates Compliance of Sports Agents with Student Athlete Protection Law
Jan 11, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is probing 20 universities to assess whether sports agents are adhering to the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, aimed at safeguarding student athletes.
Spanish competition authority
I.C.O.N. Fined €1 Million and Banned from Public Contracts for Anticompetitive Practices
Jan 11, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has imposed a fine of €1.2 million on I.C.O.N. for engaging in anticompetitive practices in the professional hair care products market from 2010 to 2024.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Wins Case to Block Anticompetitive Medical Device Merger
Jan 11, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission successfully halted Edwards Lifesciences' acquisition of JenaValve Technology, aiming to protect competition in the medical device market.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Reviews Efficiency of Solid Fuel Boilers
Jan 9, 2026
The Polish competition authority has assessed the energy efficiency and emissions of ten solid fuel boiler models, identifying compliance and formal errors.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Evaluates AURA and CONCORDIS Buying Alliances
Jan 9, 2026
The French competition authority is conducting a competitive assessment of the AURA and CONCORDIS buying alliances to evaluate their impact on competition in consumer goods markets.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Releases Third Study on Leniency Programme
Jan 9, 2026
The French competition authority has published its third study on the leniency programme, providing insights from legal practitioners and exploring potential enhancements.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Investigates Conversational Agents
Jan 9, 2026
The French competition authority is launching inquiries into the competitive dynamics of the conversational agent sector, focusing on its impact on e-commerce and the broader economy.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Investigates Conversational Agents
Jan 8, 2026
The French competition authority has initiated inquiries into the competitive dynamics of the conversational agent sector, focusing on its impact on various key industries and the emerging concept of agentic commerce.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Fines Elberry for Price Fixing
Jan 8, 2026
The Czech competition authority has imposed a fine of 767,000 CZK on Elberry s.r.o. for engaging in prohibited price-fixing agreements with retailers in the consumer electronics sector.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Releases 2025 Ethanol Market Concentration Report
Jan 8, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has published its annual report on the ethanol market, indicating a low likelihood of price-setting behavior among producers.
Hungarian competition authority
Vodafone Misled Consumers on Inflation-Linked Fee Adjustments
Jan 8, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority found that Vodafone Hungary failed to adequately inform consumers about inflation-linked fee adjustments from October 2022 to May 2024, leading to a significant fine.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Evaluates AURA and CONCORDIS Buying Alliances
Jan 8, 2026
The French competition authority is conducting a competitive assessment of the AURA and CONCORDIS buying alliances to evaluate their impact on competition in consumer goods markets.
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