Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Recommends New Lawyer Office for Supreme Courts
Apr 15, 2025
The French competition authority has issued its fifth opinion recommending the establishment of one new lawyer office for the French Administrative Supreme Court and the French Supreme Court by 2027, following a review of the legal profession's growth and economic performance.
US Department of Justice
Former Asphalt Company Executive Sentenced for Bid Rigging
Apr 15, 2025
Timothy Baugher, the former president of Asphalt Specialists LLC, has been sentenced to six months in prison and fined $20,000 for his involvement in a bid rigging conspiracy in Michigan's asphalt paving industry.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Postpones Workshop on Big Tech's Impact on Children to June 2025
Apr 15, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has moved its workshop on the Attention Economy to June 4, 2025, in response to heightened interest from the public.
Australian competition authority
Hard Rock Enterprises Admits to Price Fixing and Misleading Consumers
Apr 15, 2025
Hard Rock Enterprises has acknowledged engaging in resale price maintenance and misleading consumers regarding their rights to return faulty products, leading to a court-enforceable undertaking with the Australian competition authority.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Reports Surge in Text Message Scams, Consumers Lose $470 Million in 2024
Apr 15, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission reveals that consumers lost $470 million to text message scams in 2024, a significant increase from previous years despite fewer reports.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Releases New Guidelines on Trade Secrets
Apr 15, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has published new guidelines aimed at helping businesses understand how to classify and protect trade secrets.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Approves Harry-Brot's Acquisition of Glockenbrot
Apr 15, 2025
The German competition authority has approved Harry-Brot GmbH's acquisition of Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the REWE Group, allowing for the establishment of two joint ventures.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Investigations into Dairy and Egg Markets
Apr 14, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has initiated expedited sector investigations into the domestic dairy and egg markets due to significant price fluctuations and increases.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Launches Investigations into Dairy and Egg Markets
Apr 14, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority has initiated expedited sector investigations into the dairy and egg markets following the approval of its 2024 activity report by the National Assembly.
German Bundeskartellamt
Harry-Brot's Acquisition of Glockenbrot Approved by German Competition Authority
Apr 14, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved Harry-Brot's acquisition of Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the REWE Group, citing no significant competition concerns.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Competition Authority Calls for Equal Advertising Conditions for Businesses
Apr 14, 2025
The Latvian competition authority urges municipalities to reassess regulations on advertising fees to ensure fair competition for all businesses, regardless of their location or product origin.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Competition Authority Confirms Cartel Violations by ABO Asphalt-Bau Oeynhausen GmbH
Apr 14, 2025
The Austrian competition authority has confirmed that ABO Asphalt-Bau Oeynhausen GmbH engaged in illegal cartel activities, including price-fixing and market allocation, from 2002 to 2017.
Irish competition authority
Irish Competition Authority Calls for Waste Market Overhaul
Apr 14, 2025
The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has approved a merger in the waste collection industry but warns that the current market structure fails to serve the public effectively.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Targets Retail Chains for Price Fixing
Apr 14, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched investigations into major retail chains, including Spar and Auchan, for potential price-fixing practices linked to a leading beverage manufacturer.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Approves UniCredit's Stake in Commerzbank
Apr 14, 2025
The German competition authority has approved UniCredit's acquisition of a 29.99% stake in Commerzbank, assessing its impact on market competition.
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