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The European Union - Australia Free Trade Agreement What does it contain and when will apply?

Australia, European Union - March 30 2026 On 24 March 2026, the EU and Australia announced the conclusion of their long, drawn-out negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (“FTA’), together…

CMA sets out wide-ranging remedies for the veterinary sector in the UK

United Kingdom - March 27 2026 On 24 March 2026 the CMA published its final report in its market investigation into the supply of veterinary services for household pets in the UK…

CMA launches first investigations into fake and misleading reviews

United Kingdom - March 27 2026 The CMA has today launched five new consumer law investigations into potential fake or misleading reviews, spanning a wide range of sectors…

CMA focus on agentic AI and impact on consumers

United Kingdom - March 25 2026 The CMA has recently turned its attention to agentic AI and its impact on consumers. On 9 March 2026 the CMA published a research and analysis report…

Bipartisan calls to reinvigorate the Robinson-Patman Act mask deep differences over how to interpret the Act

USA - March 24 2026 The Robinson‑Patman Act of 1936 (RPA or the Act), 15 U.S.C. §§ 13-13c, has received bipartisan calls for renewed use after decades of very little…

China Finalises Safe Harbour Rules for Vertical Restraints

China - March 18 2026 In December 2025, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Amended Provisions on the Prohibition of Monopoly Agreements…

Green claims across the supply chain

United Kingdom - January 30 2026 The CMA has published additional guidance (the Guidance) on greenwashing for all businesses in the supply chain. The guidance supplements the CMA's…

Unpacking the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Guidelines: Key Takeaways

European Union - January 30 2026 The European Commission has now adopted their final guidelines on the application of the application of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR")…

China’s Merger Review Guidelines: A Comparative Look against the EU Framework (Non-Horizontal)

China, European Union - January 22 2026 In December 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the final Guidelines for the Review of Non-Horizontal…

UK Government consults on proposals to improve the mergers and markets regimes

United Kingdom - January 20 2026 On 20 January 2026 the government published its consultation setting out a range of proposals for legislative changes to the mergers and market…

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