The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged AB with violating § 2(a) of the Robinson-Patman Act due to alleged price discrimination designed to lessen competition. The Supreme Court remanded the case to the 7th Circuit to explore the existence of competitive injury, the validity of AB’s good faith defense, and the breadth of the Commission ...

May 15, 2021 · Competition Commission of India is the competition regulator in India. It is a statutory body of the Government of India liable for upholding The Competition Act, 2002 and advancing rivalry all through India, and forestalling exercises that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.

Investigate and take remedial actions on cartels, abuse of monopoly situations and mergers leading to substantial lessening of competition. Fully proclaimed on 25th November 2009. Provide the Commission with specified information on a continued basis.

Replacing the outdated MRTP Act of 1969, the CCI aligns India’s competition laws with global standards, following recommendations from the Raghavan Committee. Objectives: Preventing anti-competitive agreements, curbing abuse of dominance, promoting healthy competition, safeguarding consumer interests, and ensuring freedom of trade.

Nov 26, 2024 · Replacing the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP Act, 1969), the Act aims to regulate anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and combinations (mergers and acquisitions) that could adversely affect market competition.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established under the Competition Act, 2002, as a statutory body responsible for enforcing the Act and imposing penalties. It was created to promote a healthy competitive environment following …

The Competition Commission of India is now fully functional with a Chairperson and six members. The provisions of the Competition Act relating to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position were notified on May 20, 2009.

The Competition Act, 2002 (Act) established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in order to prevent anti-competitive practices and, promote and sustain competition in India. Why Competition Law? Highest economic penalties. Individual penalties. Manage disgruntled employees/partners.

Chairman Marino, Ranking Member Cicilline, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”), and I am pleased to join you to discuss competition perspectives on occupational licensing.

5 days ago · Historically, the Commission has used its Section 5 authority to challenge conduct it deems to violate the Sherman Act or Clayton Act. November 2024 marked the two-year anniversary of the FTC’s Policy Statement on the Scope of Unfair Methods of Competition Under Section 5 of the FTC Act (the “2022 Statement”), which signaled the FTC's ...