Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Prioritizes Investigation of Pet Food Market Practices
May 11, 2025
The Greek competition authority has initiated a priority investigation into potential anti-competitive practices in the pet food supply market, focusing on vertical agreements.
Norwegian competition authority
Norwegian Authority Considers Blocking Retriever-Infomedia Merger
May 11, 2025
The Norwegian competition authority is contemplating halting the merger between Retriever and Infomedia due to concerns over reduced competition in the media monitoring sector, which could lead to higher prices and lower quality for customers.
German Bundeskartellamt
International Competition Network Holds Annual Conference in Edinburgh
May 9, 2025
The 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN) took place in Edinburgh from May 7 to 9, 2025, featuring participants from over 90 jurisdictions.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Uncovers Safety Issues in Baby Strollers
May 9, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted an inspection of baby strollers, revealing significant labeling and mechanical defects in many models.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Shuts Down Ecommerce Empire Builders Scam Targeting Entrepreneurs
May 8, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has successfully halted Ecommerce Empire Builders' fraudulent business opportunity scheme, which misled consumers with false profit promises.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Joins EU-Funded DATACROS III Project
May 8, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority is participating in the EU-funded DATACROS III project aimed at developing AI tools to enhance cross-border economic investigations against organized crime.
German Bundeskartellamt
Global Competition Authorities Gather for ICN Annual Conference in Edinburgh
May 8, 2025
The 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network brought together over 90 jurisdictions in Edinburgh, focusing on competition issues in digital markets and innovation.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Recognized at Global Conference
May 8, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority's president, Csaba Balázs Rigó, was re-elected to the International Competition Network's Steering Group and co-chaired the Cartel Working Group during the annual conference in Edinburgh.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Extends Deadline for Negative Option Rule Compliance
May 8, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to extend the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days, ensuring businesses have more time to adjust.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Reduces Food Prices Through Margin Cap and Price Monitoring Expansion
May 8, 2025
In April 2025, food prices in Hungary saw a decline due to government-imposed margin caps and the expansion of the online price monitoring system, benefiting consumers.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Supports DOJ's Antitrust Action Against Google
May 8, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an amicus brief backing the Department of Justice's proposed judgment against Google for antitrust violations, emphasizing the importance of consumer privacy safeguards.
Latvian competition authority
Guidelines for Public Procurement of Stage Equipment in Latvia
May 8, 2025
As summer approaches, the Latvian competition authority emphasizes the importance of fair competition in public procurement for sound, lighting, and stage equipment, urging public entities to adhere to competition laws.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Competition Authority Urges Transparency in Ticket Pricing for Tennis Tournament
May 8, 2025
The Italian competition authority has called on the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation to clearly inform consumers about mandatory service fees when purchasing tickets for the ongoing tournament.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authority Penalizes Dropshipper for Misleading Delivery Information
May 8, 2025
The Dutch competition authority has fined a dropshipping company for failing to provide clear information about product deliveries and returns, impacting consumer trust.
Lithuanian competition authority
MM Grupp Faces Legal Action for Unapproved Acquisition of Forum Cinemas
May 8, 2025
The Lithuanian Competition Council has issued a Statement of Objections against MM Grupp for allegedly acquiring Forum Cinemas without necessary regulatory approval, potentially violating competition laws.
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