Authorities intervene at Polish Allegro, company suspected of market rule violations
Polish authorities have raided Allegro's headquarters in Poznań and its offices in Warsaw over suspicions of violating antitrust laws.
Delicia Supermarket in Nagano Warned for Antitrust Law Violation; Uses Supplier Employees for Display Work Without Pay
The Delicia supermarket chain in Nagano, Japan, has been warned by the Fair Trade Commission for potentially violating antitrust laws by making supplier employees perform display work without compensation.
With 1% Market Share, A Cloud Infrastructure Market Dominated by Billions - Control Could Provide AI Competitive Advantage
Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.
Penta is outraged and claims that the antitrust office is on a 'fishing expedition'. The state office denies the accusation
Penta Hospitals criticizes the antitrust office amid an ongoing investigation into suspected collusion with another hospital group regarding pricing agreements.
A fine of eight million was imposed for a cartel in pharmaceuticals, helped by a whistleblower for the first time
Two suppliers of expensive medications were fined for colluding to win competitions with a state health insurance company, aided by a whistleblower.
The Antitrust Authority closes the procedure against FiberCop
The Italian Antitrust Authority has accepted commitments proposed by FiberCop and Tim, concluding a procedure related to their Master Service Agreement following the unbundling of the network in July 2024.
What follows after denying Visa's acquisition of Prosa?
The National Antitrust Commission of Mexico has rejected Visa's proposal to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, raising concerns about competition in the payment processing sector.
After the announcement of the purchase of Prisma in Argentina, Mexico rejects Visa
Mexico's antitrust commission has blocked Visa's acquisition of Prosa, questioning potential monopolistic practices after Visa's plans to buy Prisma in Argentina.
Antitrust Commission blocks Visa's purchase of 51% of Prosa; Visa says it is 'disappointed'
Mexico's antitrust commission has blocked Visa's attempt to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, stating it would harm competition in the financial services sector.
After the raids in hospitals / The office investigating the Penta cartel with Agel is under fire from lawsuits and criminal complaints
The antitrust office in Slovakia is facing lawsuits and criminal complaints after conducting inspections that revealed collusion among healthcare entrepreneurs.
Antitrust changes put mergers at risk
Recent antitrust changes in the U.S. have weakened the scrutiny on corporate mergers, raising concerns for shareholders and benefitting bidders.
Alliança Saúde, which was owned by Tanure, temporarily gives up buying the Meddi Group
Alliança Saúde has withdrawn its request to purchase 18 units of the Meddi Group due to concerns raised by Brazil's antitrust authority about its financial situation.
PicPay, from the Batista brothers, formalizes purchase request for Kovr at Cade
PicPay has officially submitted a request to purchase Kovr Seguradora to the Brazilian antitrust authority, Cade.
Visa and Prosa: Failed Merger?
Visa's planned acquisition of a majority stake in Prosa, a major payment processor in Mexico, has reportedly been rejected by the country's antitrust authority, surprising industry observers.
Gail Slater resigns as head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division due to internal turmoil
Gail Slater has resigned from her position as the head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division amid internal turmoil and allegations of interference from White House-affiliated lobbyists.
The Antitrust Office rejected Strabag's proposal against the selection of a supplier for metro D
The Czech Antitrust Office has dismissed a proposal from Strabag regarding the selection process for a contractor for the metro D project.
Italian Stadiums on a Decline. The Authority: Deteriorating Facilities, Opacity in Public Management
The Italian Antitrust Authority criticizes the state of Italy's stadiums, highlighting poor conditions and a lack of transparency in management, which hampers effective consumer experience and compares unfavorably to UK facilities.
Gruma must issue annual reports to the government, following agreement with the CNA
The Mexican government has required Gruma, a corn products company, to issue annual reports for a decade as part of an antitrust agreement.
EU threatens to act over Meta blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
The EU is considering action against Meta for blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp, citing potential antitrust violations.
Meta, the EU against WhatsApp: violated AI rules
The European Commission has warned WhatsApp about provisional measures for excluding rival AI assistants, claiming that Meta has violated EU antitrust regulations.
Big Tech, tax and antitrust crackdown. Targeting Amazon, Meta, and Apple
Italian authorities, led by the Antitrust Authority, are intensifying their scrutiny and penalties against major American tech companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Apple.
US begins antitrust review of Netflix and Warner deal
The US government is conducting an antitrust review of Netflix's nearly $83 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery amid competition concerns.
US Justice Department investigates Netflix for alleged anti-competitive practices in purchasing Warner, says newspaper
The US Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix engaged in anti-competitive practices in its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including its studios and HBO Max streaming service, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Monopolies control cargo rail transport, authorities warn
The National Antitrust Commission found that there are no effective competition conditions in several relevant markets for cargo train services in Mexico, identifying three barriers to competition in its preliminary report.
National Antitrust Commission closes investigation into barriers to competition in freight railway
The National Antitrust Commission has concluded its investigation into potential competition barriers in the freight railway transport sector, a critical area for national logistics and commerce.
eDreams fined by Antitrust for misleading commercial practices: the platform must pay 9 million
The Antitrust Authority has fined the online travel agency eDreams 9 million euros for misleading commercial practices aimed at pushing users to subscribe to the paid service eDreams Prime without clear transparency.
US Justice Department Appeals Google Antitrust Ruling, Calls for Stronger Remedies
The US Justice Department and several state authorities have appealed a federal court ruling that deemed Google's corrective measures in the antitrust case inadequate, with the appeals expected to start later this year amidst a potentially prolonged legal battle.
Netflix co-CEO grilled by US senators over Warner Bros Discovery merger
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, was interrogated by US senators regarding the company's perceived liberal bias and its impact on competition during a congressional hearing about acquiring Warner Bros Discovery's assets.
Beijing launches antitrust investigation into Trip.com ahead of Lunar New Year break
Beijing has initiated an antitrust investigation into Trip.com as part of its ongoing scrutiny of online platforms in China, particularly ahead of the Lunar New Year.
NASCAR commissioner steps down following Michael Jordan's antitrust suit, backlash over hateful texts
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigned after the revelation of offensive text messages and an antitrust lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan's racing team.
256 million euros fine for Ryanair. Abused dominant position
Ryanair has been fined 256 million euros by the Italian antitrust authority (AGCM) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the aviation market.