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Apple takes aim at global ‘lobbying campaign’ in defence against Canadian lawsuit 

Apple takes aim at global ‘lobbying campaign’ in defence against Canadian lawsuit 

A Canadian legal clinic’s proposed abuse of dominance claim against Apple should not be allowed to proceed because the litigant has failed to meet newly-introduced “public interest” criteria, the tech company has argued. 

Dechert poaches from HSF Kramer in France

Dechert poaches from HSF Kramer in France

Marie Louvet has joined Dechert’s antitrust team in Paris as a partner after defecting from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

Investment remedies still the exception to the rule in Europe

Investment remedies still the exception to the rule in Europe

New GCR analysis shows that competition authorities across Europe remain sceptical about investment remedies, despite a recent push among certain policy-makers to embrace such commitments.

Partial verdict: The Briefing for 22 May 2026

Ms Justice Kelyn Bacon has some expert advice for expert advisors: stop blurring the lines between evidence and advocacy. In a speech earlier this week, the president of the UK’s Competition Appeal …

New EU cartel chargesheets target another recycling conspiracy

The European Commission has levelled formal antitrust charges against several companies that allegedly colluded in the market for the recycling of synthetic turf.

Danish authority blocks rollout of AI assistant over facilitation concerns

Accounting company Dinero has withdrawn the rollout of a new AI assistant after Denmark’s Competition and Consumer Authority warned that the tool would have allowed businesses to gain “direct access” to sensitive …

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DOJ greenlights concrete merger with divestitures

DOJ greenlights concrete merger with divestitures

The Department of Justice has approved CalPortland’s $712 million purchase of Vulcan Materials, conditioned on the sale of three overlapping concrete plants. 

Claritev faces civil conduct probe

Claritev faces civil conduct probe

The Department of Justice’s investigation into healthcare technology company Claritev, formerly known as MultiPlan, has keyed in on possible civil violations of US antitrust law, despite the agency's issuance of a grand jury subpoena in 2024. 

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More investors with China links forced to sell shares in Australian rare earths mining company

More investors with China links forced to sell shares in Australian rare earths mining company

The Australian government has instructed six investors based in China, Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands to divest a combined 17.58% stake in Northern Minerals under the country’s foreign investment regime.

Australia prioritises FIC regime in new federal budget

Australia prioritises FIC regime in new federal budget

The Australian government will provide millions in funding to “accelerate and streamline” the country’s foreign investment framework, according to a newly announced federal budget. 

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A Q&A with Anthony Maton

A Q&A with Anthony Maton

Anthony Maton stepped down as Hausfeld’s global co-chair last month to focus on developing “further opportunities” for the firm. In an interview with GCR, he spoke about expanding the firm’s footprint in …

A Q&A with Matthew Boswell

A Q&A with Matthew Boswell

Canada’s Competition Bureau is already making use of new structural presumptions baked into the country’s merger control rules, according to the agency’s former head. In an interview with GCR, newly appointed Norton …

A Q&A with Mads Magnussen

A Q&A with Mads Magnussen

The Norwegian Competition Authority is likely to use its new competition tool this year, with the digital sector among several markets under consideration, the agency’s new director general has said. Former Wikborg …

A Q&A with Mark McLaren

A Q&A with Mark McLaren

Class representative Mark McLaren is anticipating disclosure issues in his newly announced collective action against several UK housebuilders. In a wide-ranging interview with GCR, he discussed bringing claims without an admission of …

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France: navigating the digital era and new confidentiality rules for in-house counsel

Featured in Market Review: Cartels 2026

France’s competition authority is prioritising the digital economy (including generative AI and labour-market issues), sustainability initiatives and consumer …

Malaysia: how proactive enforcement measures and harsh penalties are shaping a culture of compliance

Featured in Asia-Pacific Antitrust Review 2026

The MyCC’s ongoing commitment to combating anti-competitive practices and reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance toward cartel behaviour is reflected …

Brazil: how the Competition Authority approaches digital markets enforcement

Featured in Digital Markets Guide - Fifth Edition

CADE’s proactive enforcement strategies in the rapidly changing digital landscape, highlight key merger cases and anticompetitive conduct investigations …

European Union: key developments set the stage for pivotal era for merger control

Featured in Europe, Middle East and Africa Antitrust Review 2026

Significant jurisdictional, procedural and substantive developments at the European Commission reflect its increasingly sophisticated approach to merger review …

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