News & Analysis as of

Investigations Anti-Competitive

BCLP

HK Competition Commission’s First Prosecution for Failing to Attend Interview

BCLP on

In May 2025, for the first time since the enactment of the Competition Ordinance (Cap 619) (“Ordinance”), the Hong Kong Competition Commission (“Commission”) prosecuted a person for failing to attend an interview before the...more

Morgan Lewis

UK Civil Engineering Market Under CMA Scrutiny as Regulator Turns Up Heat on Construction Sector

Morgan Lewis on

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 19 June 2025 launched a market study into the supply of public roads and railways across the United Kingdom. This market study, together with recent investigations into the...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Bulletin Concurrence XIV - Paris | Janvier ● Février ● Mars ● Avril 2025

1. CONTENTIEUX EPILOGUE DE L’AFFAIRE DES COMPOTES - Par un arrêt en date du 8 janvier 2025, la Cour de cassation a mis un point final à la saga du cartel des compotes en rejetant les pourvois formés contre l’arrêt de la...more

King & Spalding

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation on China’s Semiconductors

King & Spalding on

On December 23, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Section 301), into Chinese “acts, policies, and practices...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Why Employers’ Non-Competes Could Still Be at Risk Despite FTC Rule Being ‘Set Aside’

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Ryan LLC v. FTC granted summary judgment “setting aside” the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning non-compete clauses between employers and...more

Holland & Knight LLP

DOJ Introduces New Twist in Algorithmic Collusion Cases

Holland & Knight LLP on

It has been almost two years since private plaintiffs initiated the first antitrust class action cases against RealPage and owners and managers of multifamily apartment buildings, alleging collusion by algorithm in the use of...more

Perkins Coie

Ticketmaster and Live Nation Face the Music

Perkins Coie on

Anyone trying to score tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour is familiar with the political backlash following Ticketmaster’s inability to handle “unprecedented” demand for the concert series. The U.S. Department of Justice...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Revamps Merger Control, Expanding CMA’s Jurisdiction and Making Procedures More Flexible

The United Kingdom’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the Act) received royal assent on 24 May 2024. The Act introduces wide-ranging amendments to the UK competition and consumer law regimes that expand the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Court Confirms No Higher Bar Applies for Domestic Search Warrants

Dawn raids, or unannounced inspections, are possible at both business locations and homes. In response to the increase in remote work and electronic communication in recent years, competition authorities are making more use...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

D.C. Circuit Rules that Justice Department Can Reopen Investigation of Realtors Group

On April 5, 2024, the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division could reopen an investigation of allegedly anticompetitive practices of the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”). See Nat’l Ass’n...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Bulletin Concurrence XI | Janvier ● Février ● Mars 2024

1. CONTENTIEUX - NON-RESPECT DES ENGAGEMENTS : GOOGLE SANCTIONNÉE À HAUTEUR DE 250 MILLIONS DANS L’AFFAIRE DES DROITS VOISINS - Par la décision n°24-D-03 du 15 mars 2024, Google est sanctionnée par l’Autorité de la...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Senator J.D. Vance Calls for FTC and DOJ to Investigate Admissions Practices of Universities in the Wake of SFFA

Jenner & Block on

On August 10, 2023, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, called for the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate top universities for allegedly coordinating their admissions policies following the U.S....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Divided FTC Greenlights Wide-Ranging Investigations into Anticompetitive Conduct

Vinson & Elkins LLP on

On August 26, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced it had approved a series of “omnibus” resolutions permitting FTC staff to more freely use compulsory process (civil investigative demands or subpoenas) in...more

Epiq

[Webinar] Competition and regulatory scrutiny in ‘the new normal’ - September 21st, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm BST

Epiq on

As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, there is mounting evidence of a shift in approach by regulatory enforcement agencies around the world. Industries that have historically been at lower risk of investigation are coming under...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Winter 2021-2022 Antitrust Cartel Primer

Vinson & Elkins LLP on

This Cartel primer, full document linked below, brings together our knowledge of cartel cases and distills it in an easily digestible and practical format. It discusses challenges targets face in responding to cartel...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

FTC Promises More Rigorous Merger Reviews

A blog post from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) on Tuesday was the latest announcement suggesting that a shake-up is underway for the agency’s merger review process. The post stated that the FTC’s Bureau of Competition...more

Hogan Lovells

Carrots and sticks - German competition law changes for cartel investigations

Hogan Lovells on

On January 19, 2021, the amendment of the German Act against Restraints of Competition ("ARC") has entered into force. In addition to the significant adjustments to the ARC regarding advancing digitalization, changes in...more

Hogan Lovells

HCC’s investigations during the lockdown – procedural rights of businesses during a (lock)dawn raid: What to look out for!

Hogan Lovells on

Despite the strict confinement measures in Greece, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has initiated several investigations during the current lockdown. ...more

Hogan Lovells

Dutch competition authority imposes fine on company for deleted chat messages during a dawn raid

Hogan Lovells on

The Dutch competition authority (“ACM“) recently confirmed that the obligation to cooperate fully with an inspection/during a dawn raid is of utmost importance and of great relevance to companies under investigation.  On 10...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

FTC Investigating the Competitive Effects of Certificates of Public Advantage

The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to five health insurers and two health systems requiring them to provide information that will assist the FTC in studying the competitive effects of certificates of public...more

Carlton Fields

New York AG Leads Antitrust Investigation Into Social Media Platform

Carlton Fields on

On September 6, New York's attorney general announced that she will lead an antitrust investigation focused on Facebook. The leadership team conducting the investigation also includes the attorneys general of Colorado,...more

Foster Garvey PC

OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Effects of Google's trademark and keyword practices changes; Japanese regulators conclude Airbnb...

Foster Garvey PC on

This week’s Update features a variety of stories covering search, short-term rentals, wholesalers and traditional OTAs. This week's highlights include...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SIC Sanciona Empresa por Asumir Pago de Multas Impuestas a Sus Altos Directivos - Los Pagos de Bonificación Simulados Asumieron...

Holland & Knight LLP on

Por primera vez, la Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) en Colombia investiga y sanciona a una empresa por pagar con sus recursos multas impuestas por la autoridad de competencia a sus empleados. En efecto, en...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SIC Sanctions Company for Paying Fines Imposed on Its Senior Executives - Simulated Bonus Payments Assumed Fines Levied in 2016...

Holland & Knight LLP on

For the first time, Colombia's Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) has investigated and sanctioned a company for paying with its resources fines imposed by the Competition Authority to its employees. The SIC...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SIC Archiva Investigación al Aceptar Ofrecimiento de Garantías por Parte de Empresa Investigada

Holland & Knight LLP on

Luego de seis años, la Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) en Colombia archiva nuevamente una investigación al aceptar las garantías ofrecidas por una de las empresas investigadas. Se trata de la investigación...more

29 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide