Court Reduces Cartel Fine Against Otto Fuchs to 30 Million Euros
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court significantly reduced a 145 million euro cartel fine against aluminum forging company Otto Fuchs to 30 million euros, following an appeal of a 2020 Federal Cartel Office decision, citing the limited impact of the information exchange.
Court Reduces Cartel Fine Against Otto Fuchs to 30 Million Euros
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court significantly reduced a 145 million euro cartel fine against aluminum forging company Otto Fuchs to 30 million euros, following an appeal of a 2020 Federal Cartel Office decision, citing the limited impact of the information exchange.
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40% Bias Score
Co-op Admits to Over 100 Competition Rule Breaches
The UK's Co-op supermarket chain admitted to over 100 breaches of a 2010 competition rule prohibiting the use of restrictive clauses to block rival supermarkets from opening nearby, resulting in the rewriting of 104 agreements and the resolution of four more by the Competition and Markets Authority ...
Co-op Admits to Over 100 Competition Rule Breaches
The UK's Co-op supermarket chain admitted to over 100 breaches of a 2010 competition rule prohibiting the use of restrictive clauses to block rival supermarkets from opening nearby, resulting in the rewriting of 104 agreements and the resolution of four more by the Competition and Markets Authority ...
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36% Bias Score
Greece Implements New Supermarket Pricing Code
Starting March 6th, a new code of conduct in Greece will regulate supermarket pricing, requiring a 30-day price reference for discounts and limiting long-term multi-buy promotions to prevent misleading practices, with inspections beginning March 17th.
Greece Implements New Supermarket Pricing Code
Starting March 6th, a new code of conduct in Greece will regulate supermarket pricing, requiring a 30-day price reference for discounts and limiting long-term multi-buy promotions to prevent misleading practices, with inspections beginning March 17th.
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20% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Fragrance Makers' Bid to Dismiss Price-Fixing Lawsuits
A New Jersey judge ruled that four major fragrance companies—Givaudan, Firmenich, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Symrise—must face lawsuits alleging they conspired to inflate prices of fragrance ingredients, impacting consumers and companies, following a 2023 EU antitrust investigation into...
Judge Rejects Fragrance Makers' Bid to Dismiss Price-Fixing Lawsuits
A New Jersey judge ruled that four major fragrance companies—Givaudan, Firmenich, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Symrise—must face lawsuits alleging they conspired to inflate prices of fragrance ingredients, impacting consumers and companies, following a 2023 EU antitrust investigation into...
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32% Bias Score
Canada Investigates AI-Driven Algorithmic Pricing in Rental Market
Canada's Competition Bureau is investigating AI-driven algorithmic pricing in real estate rentals following an American antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion and rent inflation by companies using RealPage's YieldStar platform; the investigation was prompted by the NDP and a motion by B.C. NDP MP Boni...
Canada Investigates AI-Driven Algorithmic Pricing in Rental Market
Canada's Competition Bureau is investigating AI-driven algorithmic pricing in real estate rentals following an American antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion and rent inflation by companies using RealPage's YieldStar platform; the investigation was prompted by the NDP and a motion by B.C. NDP MP Boni...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Court Allows Full Investigation into Apple's App Store Practices
A Spanish court rejected Apple's attempt to block a competition investigation into its App Store, allowing the CNMC to proceed with its probe into potential abuse of dominance. If found guilty, Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover.
Spanish Court Allows Full Investigation into Apple's App Store Practices
A Spanish court rejected Apple's attempt to block a competition investigation into its App Store, allowing the CNMC to proceed with its probe into potential abuse of dominance. If found guilty, Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover.
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40% Bias Score
Co-op Admits to 107 Competition Breaches, Hindering Rival Supermarkets
The Co-op supermarket chain admitted to 107 breaches of a UK competition order that prevents supermarkets from blocking rivals from opening nearby locations across England, Scotland and Wales, impacting consumer choice and potentially leading to higher prices for shoppers.
Co-op Admits to 107 Competition Breaches, Hindering Rival Supermarkets
The Co-op supermarket chain admitted to 107 breaches of a UK competition order that prevents supermarkets from blocking rivals from opening nearby locations across England, Scotland and Wales, impacting consumer choice and potentially leading to higher prices for shoppers.
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44% Bias Score
Condor Resumes Domestic German Flights, Challenging Lufthansa
Condor airline launched two new domestic German flight routes from Frankfurt to Berlin and Hamburg, starting this month, using fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo planes, impacting a legal dispute with Lufthansa over discounted connecting flights.
Condor Resumes Domestic German Flights, Challenging Lufthansa
Condor airline launched two new domestic German flight routes from Frankfurt to Berlin and Hamburg, starting this month, using fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo planes, impacting a legal dispute with Lufthansa over discounted connecting flights.
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40% Bias Score
Antitrust Reform Crucial for Reviving Western Economic Growth
Slow economic growth in the U.S. and EU is linked to market distortions; reforms including recalibrating antitrust laws to promote competition and innovation are needed to boost competitiveness, as illustrated by the EU's new policy direction.
Antitrust Reform Crucial for Reviving Western Economic Growth
Slow economic growth in the U.S. and EU is linked to market distortions; reforms including recalibrating antitrust laws to promote competition and innovation are needed to boost competitiveness, as illustrated by the EU's new policy direction.
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40% Bias Score
EU Ombudsman Investigates Former Official's Move to Microsoft
The European Ombudsman is investigating former EU antitrust official Nicholas Banasevic's move to Microsoft after NGOs alleged misuse of confidential information, following his 2022-2024 roles at Gibson Dunn and Microsoft; the Commission approved the transition, but the Ombudsman requested documents...
EU Ombudsman Investigates Former Official's Move to Microsoft
The European Ombudsman is investigating former EU antitrust official Nicholas Banasevic's move to Microsoft after NGOs alleged misuse of confidential information, following his 2022-2024 roles at Gibson Dunn and Microsoft; the Commission approved the transition, but the Ombudsman requested documents...
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40% Bias Score
Greek Construction Giants Secure €1.35 Billion in Thessaly Reconstruction Contracts
Greek construction giants won €1.35 billion in Thessaly reconstruction contracts, prompting legal challenges from smaller firms, most of which have been rejected, potentially delaying the project.
Greek Construction Giants Secure €1.35 Billion in Thessaly Reconstruction Contracts
Greek construction giants won €1.35 billion in Thessaly reconstruction contracts, prompting legal challenges from smaller firms, most of which have been rejected, potentially delaying the project.
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44% Bias Score
Musk Bids $97.4 Billion for OpenAI
Elon Musk and a group of investors offered $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, the nonprofit behind ChatGPT, on Monday, aiming to return it to its open-source roots, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected the offer, prompting a public feud between the two.
Musk Bids $97.4 Billion for OpenAI
Elon Musk and a group of investors offered $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, the nonprofit behind ChatGPT, on Monday, aiming to return it to its open-source roots, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected the offer, prompting a public feud between the two.
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56% Bias Score