Luxembourg, 27 February 2025 – Advocate General Laila Medina has recommended that the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) set aside a previous ruling that upheld the European Commission’s approval of Hungarian state […]
Month: February 2025
US FTC Launches Joint Task Force to Combat Anticompetitive Labor Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has established a Joint Labor Task Force to target and address deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive practices harming American workers. Announced by FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, the task force brings […]
US FTC Finalizes Order Banning No-Hire Agreements by Building Services Firm
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order requiring Planned Building Services and its affiliated companies to cease enforcing no-hire agreements. The FTC had filed a complaint in January 2025, alleging that Planned’s […]
Polish NCA Imposes Record Fines in 2024 as It Strengthens Competition and Consumer Protection
Warsaw, February 26, 2025 – The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has released its annual summary for 2024, revealing an extensive range of regulatory actions. The agency issued over 750 decisions, levying fines […]
Competition Podcast Explores Norway’s Pharma Market Issues
The Competition Podcast returns with a new season, kicking off with an episode on competition in the pharmaceutical market. Economist Magnus Friis Reitan from the Norwegian Competition Authority discusses how pharmaceutical companies may illegally collude […]
