Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Drops Price Discrimination Case Against PepsiCo
May 21, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has dismissed a lawsuit against PepsiCo that alleged price discrimination, citing a lack of substantial evidence and concerns over political motivations behind the case.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Bans Student Loan Scam Operators and Seizes Assets
May 21, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned operators of a student loan debt relief scam and ordered them to surrender over $1 million in assets to resolve charges of defrauding borrowers.
US Department of Justice
U.S. Agencies Challenge Anticompetitive Practices in Coal Industry
May 21, 2025
The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission have filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit against major asset managers, alleging they used common shareholdings to reduce coal production and raise energy prices.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC and DOJ Challenge BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard Over Alleged Energy Market Manipulation
May 21, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have intervened in a multistate antitrust case against major asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard, accusing them of colluding to reduce coal production.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Raises Concerns Over Barclays' Breach of Retail Banking Regulations
May 21, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has issued a letter to Barclays for failing to provide Payment Transaction Histories to former account holders, violating the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Price-Fixing Allegations Against Decora and Bel-Pol
May 21, 2025
The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Decora and Bel-Pol for alleged price-fixing and market division, potentially leading to higher consumer prices.
Finnish competition authority
FCCA Launches Investigation into Asphalt Market Practices
May 20, 2025
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority is probing potential anti-competitive behavior among asphalt companies following recent inspections.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Concludes Settlement with GoDaddy Over Data Security Breaches
May 20, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with GoDaddy regarding allegations of inadequate data security measures that misled consumers and resulted in data breaches.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Reviews Alphabet's Acquisition of Delta Schools
May 20, 2025
The Greek competition authority is set to examine Alphabet's proposed acquisition of exclusive control over Delta Schools, raising concerns about potential anti-competitive effects in the education sector.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Joint Renewable Energy Procurement for Adelaide Councils
May 20, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized several Adelaide councils to collaborate on purchasing renewable electricity, aiming to enhance public benefits while minimizing potential drawbacks.
Australian competition authority
Bedshed Fined for Misleading NDIS Claims
May 20, 2025
Bedding retailer Bedshed has been penalized $39,600 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading customers about NDIS endorsements in its advertising.
Finnish competition authority
FCCA Launches Investigation into Asphalt Market Practices
May 20, 2025
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority is probing potential illegal cooperation among companies in the asphalt market through recent inspections.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Intensifies Efforts Against Improper Patent Listings to Boost Drug Competition
May 20, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has renewed its challenge against over 200 improper patent listings that hinder generic drug competition, aiming to lower drug prices for consumers.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Concludes Investigation into Dior Group with Binding Commitments
May 20, 2025
The Italian competition authority has closed its investigation into the Dior Group without finding any wrongdoing, but has accepted binding commitments aimed at improving ethical practices and supplier monitoring.
Australian competition authority
Qantas and Virgin Australia Report Strong Earnings Amid Limited Competition
May 19, 2025
Australia's major airlines, Qantas Group and Virgin Australia, have posted impressive financial results for the first half of 2024-25, driven by high demand and reduced competition in the domestic market.
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