Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Competition Bureau Canada
Canadian Regulators Collaborate on Synthetic Media Insights
Sep 18, 2025
The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum has published a paper on synthetic media, marking the end of its second year of collaboration, highlighting both the benefits and challenges posed by this technology.
Competition Bureau Canada
Competition Bureau Highlights Importance of Competition in Canada
Sep 18, 2025
The Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, emphasizes the critical role of competition in driving economic growth and consumer benefits during a statement to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK Competition Authority's Vision for Impact Amidst Change
Sep 18, 2025
The Chief Executive of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) discusses the evolving role of competition policy in supporting economic growth and consumer protection in a changing geopolitical landscape.
Dutch ACM
ACM Investigates Grocery Prices in Dutch Supermarkets
Sep 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated a market investigation into grocery prices, prompted by concerns that food prices in the Netherlands are higher than in neighboring countries.
US Department of Justice
Keynote Address on AI and Antitrust by Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater
Sep 17, 2025
Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater emphasizes the importance of antitrust laws in fostering competition and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence during her keynote at the Fordham Competition Law Institute’s annual conference.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Acts Against Unfair Practices in Food Supplement Sector
Sep 17, 2025
The Estonian Competition Authority has issued injunctions to three wholesalers of food supplements, mandating them to cease unfair commercial practices that violate payment regulations.
Hungarian competition authority
Protecting Consumers from Online Shopping Scams
Sep 17, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority highlights the risks of online shopping and offers guidance to consumers on how to avoid scams.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Investigation Against Duolingo
Sep 16, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has initiated an investigation into Duolingo Inc. over allegations of unfair commercial practices that may mislead consumers.
Austrian competition authority
Workshops on Bid Rigging Prevention Held in Austria
Sep 16, 2025
The Austrian competition authority, in collaboration with the OECD, hosted workshops aimed at preventing bid rigging in public procurement, focusing on compliance and legal oversight.
US Department of Justice
DOJ and FTC Join Forces to Tackle Anticompetitive Regulations
Sep 16, 2025
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice collaborates with the FTC to identify over 170 anticompetitive regulations, aiming to enhance market competition and innovation.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authorities Strengthen Cooperation for Effective Regulation
Sep 16, 2025
The Italian competition authority and the securities market commission have signed a protocol to enhance collaboration in their respective areas of activity.
Dutch ACM
ACM Announces Increase in Network Tariffs for Gas and Electricity
Sep 16, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has projected a 3.38% increase in network tariffs for households and businesses in 2026, amounting to an additional 25 euros per year for average households.
US Department of Justice
Miami Seafood Executive Admits to Price-Fixing Scheme
Sep 15, 2025
Dennis Dopico, a vice president of a Miami seafood wholesaler, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to fix prices for stone crab claws and spiny lobsters, harming Florida fishermen.
US Department of Justice
Keynote Address on Antitrust and Innovation by Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater
Sep 15, 2025
Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Georgetown Law Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium, discussing the importance of antitrust remedies in fostering innovation and competition in the technology sector.
Greek competition authority
Extension of Deadline for Submissions on Fuel Regulation
Sep 15, 2025
The Greek competition authority has extended the deadline for public comments on its regulatory intervention in the fuel sector until October 15, 2025.
