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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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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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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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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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DOJ Raises Antitrust Concerns Regarding NCAA Settlement

In the final days of the Biden administration, the Department of Justice raised concerns about the NCAA's proposed House settlement, arguing its salary cap violates antitrust laws, even if increased from zero to $20 million; this statement is non-binding but highlights ongoing legal issues surroundi...

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China Retaliates Against US Tariffs with Tariffs, Google Probe, and Export Controls

China retaliated against President Trump's tariffs with its own tariffs on U.S. imports, including coal, LNG, crude oil, and agricultural machinery, starting next Monday; launched an antitrust investigation into Google; and implemented export controls on several critical minerals, escalating trade t...

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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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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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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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German Court to Rule on Executive Liability for Cartel Fines

Two linked German stainless steel companies sue their former CEO, who also served as chairman, for €4.1 million in cartel fines imposed in 2018 after a price-fixing scheme between 2002 and 2015, potentially impacting executive liability in Germany.

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EU Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs and Anti-Coercion Instrument Against Potential US Trade Actions

Faced with potential US tariffs, the EU is considering retaliatory measures, including targeted tariffs on consumer goods and deployment of its anti-coercion instrument; the dispute also involves broader issues of digital regulations and geopolitical concerns.

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EU Weighs Retaliatory Measures Against Potential US Tariffs

Facing potential US tariffs, the EU plans retaliatory measures including targeted tariffs and use of its new anti-coercion instrument; however, maintaining EU unity amidst potential bilateral deals with the US is a challenge.

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