In a significant judgment handed down today (19 December), the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) dismissed a class action brought against BT Group by Justin Le Patourel, the first such class action in the UK […]
Category: Litigation
Private enforcement, actions for damages.
Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling Upholds Limitation Periods in Multilateral Interchange Fee Disputes
London, United Kingdom – 19 December 2024The Court of Appeal today dismissed an appeal in the ongoing Multilateral Interchange Fees (MIFs) litigation, a case with significant implications for competition law and limitation periods in England […]
CADE Launches 24th Edition of Competition Defense Journal
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has released (11 December) the 24th edition of its Competition Defense Journal (RDC). Published biannually and highly regarded in Brazil’s legal field, the journal features ten articles exploring […]
UK High Court Rules Against Environmental Groups on Confidentiality in Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation
In a landmark ruling on December 11, 2024, the High Court addressed the confidentiality of technical documents disclosed in the NOx Emissions Group Litigation against Mercedes-Benz. The case involves allegations of emissions manipulation and features […]
Settlement Reached in Landmark UK Mastercard Class Action Case
After nearly nine years of litigation, Walter Merricks CBE and Mastercard have reached a settlement in a collective redress case, subject to Tribunal approval. The case, which set a precedent for collective actions in the […]
U.S. States Sue BlackRock, Vanguard for Coal Price Manipulation
A group of 11 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit (27 November) against three of the world’s largest institutional investors—BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street—accusing them of violating antitrust laws by engaging in anti-competitive practices that […]
US FTC Reports Strong Results in 2024, Despite Resource Challenges
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released (15 November) its FY 2024 financial report, highlighting significant achievements in both consumer protection and competition enforcement, according to Chair Lina M. Khan. The FTC intensified its efforts […]
EU Court Rejects Polish Judge’s Request Over Judicial Independence Concerns
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has dismissed (7 November) a preliminary ruling request from a judge of Poland’s Supreme Court, citing doubts over judicial independence under Poland’s current appointment system. The decision highlights ongoing […]
UK Competition Tribunal Rules in Favor of Up & Running
In a recent judgment (31 October), the Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled in favour of Up & Running (UK) Limited, a retailer of specialist running shoes and accessories, in a competition law dispute against its former […]
Cofece Files First Class Action Against Mexican Pharma Companies for Price Fixing and Supply Manipulation
The Federal Economic Competition Commission (Cofece) has launched its first-ever class action lawsuit against major pharmaceutical companies, including Casa Marzam, Casa Saba, Fármacos Nacionales, and the Association of Pharmaceutical Product Distributors of the Mexican Republic. […]
