Editorial

EU Antitrust Regulators Temporarily Suspend Inquiry into IAG’s Air Europa Acquisition

March 6, 2024March 7, 2024Editorial

The European Commission, in its ongoing pursuit to ensure fair competition within the aviation industry, has recently announced the suspension of its antitrust inquiry into International Airlines Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of Spanish carrier Air Europa. This decision, detailed in an update published on the commission’s website, marks a significant development in the regulatory process […]

EU Imposes Landmark Antitrust Fine on Apple Following Spotify Complaint

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Editorial

The European Union’s recent decision to impose a substantial antitrust fine on tech giant Apple marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding competition within the digital marketplace. Stemming from a complaint lodged by music streaming service Spotify, the fine underscores the EU’s commitment to upholding fair competition and curbing anti-competitive practices in the […]

Scrutiny Intensifies: US Antitrust Regulators Focus on AI Industry Investments

January 31, 2024March 5, 2024Editorial

In a notable development, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has turned its attention towards the artificial intelligence industry, particularly focusing on major investments made by tech giants Amazon, Google, and Microsoft in smaller AI startups. The inquiry, though still at the preliminary stage, signifies a growing emphasis on antitrust concerns within the AI […]

Progress and Challenges in Korean Air’s Merger with Asiana Airlines

January 31, 2024March 5, 2024Editorial

In a significant development, Korean Air Co. announced on Wednesday that Japan’s antitrust regulator has approved the 1.8 trillion-won ($1.34 billion) merger deal with its smaller rival, Asiana Airlines Inc. This approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) marks a crucial milestone in the merger process of South Korea’s two major carriers. The proposed […]

EU Antitrust Chief Engages in High-Stakes Discussions with Tech Titans

January 16, 2024March 5, 2024Editorial

In a bid to assert regulatory control and ensure compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust chief, recently held meetings with key figures from major tech corporations. The discussions, documented through social media posts, centered around crucial aspects of digital regulation, competition policies, and ongoing antitrust cases. Among the […]

Apple Faces Probes Against App Store In Mexico and Brazil

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023Editorial

Mercado Libre (“Meli”), the Latin American e-commerce and financial services giant, filed antitrust complaints against Apple in these two countries alleging anticompetitive behavior around Apple’s policies and practices in its App Store. The Primary Restrictions Imposed by Apple Mercado Libre’s complaints focus on two key restrictions imposed by Apple that, according to the company, undermine […]

EU Re-imposes €376 Million Fine on Intel for Antitrust Violations

October 4, 2023October 13, 2023Editorial

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Amazon Responds to the FTC lawsuit

October 4, 2023October 13, 2023Editorial

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Google Argues Competition is 4 clicks Away

October 4, 2023October 13, 2023Editorial

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EU Regulator Probes Pierre Cardin for Anticompetitive Practices

August 16, 2023August 21, 2023Editorial

On July 31, the European Union’s antitrust regulators sent a formal Statement of Objections to the renowned French luxury fashion house, Pierre Cardin, and its licensee, Ahlers over its distributions and licensing practices. The European Commission’s preliminary view suggests that both entities might have contravened EU antitrust rules through their alleged activities that restricted cross-border […]