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Attempt Is Enough: Record Personal Penalty Signals ACCC’s Zero Tolerance For Cartel Conduct
The Federal Court has imposed a record $1 million personal fine on an executive for attempting to induce competitors into cartel arrangements in the oil and gas services industry, despite all five attempts failing. The Court also issued a non-indemnification order preventing the executive from using insurance or company funds to pay the penalty, marking a significant escalation in competition law enforcement.
Australia Anti-trust
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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The Omnichannel Reality: Why Competition Law Must Look Beyond E-Commerce
As India's retail landscape evolves into an integrated omnichannel ecosystem, competition law frameworks continue to treat online and offline retail as separate markets. With e-commerce representing just 6-7% of consumer spending while consumers seamlessly move between digital and physical channels, the question emerges: are regulators defining markets based on outdated channel distinctions rather than actual competitive dynamics?
Worldwide Anti-trust
AP
AZB & Partners
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Thailand Seeks Input On Competition Guidelines For Digital Platforms, Modern Trade, And On-Demand Delivery
On July 31, 2026, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) launched a one-month public consultation period on proposed regulatory guidelines for competition in three business segments: (1) digital platforms; (2) modern trade and credit terms; and (3) ride-hailing and on-demand delivery, including food delivery and mart/quick commerce.
Thailand Anti-trust
TG
Tilleke & Gibbins
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When The Complainant Walks Away: Lessons From The Decision Of WTO Panel In EU – Fatty Acids.
The WTO Panel examined whether the European Commission could continue an anti-dumping investigation after the domestic industry withdrew its complaint, and whether parallel anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations must be treated identically. Indonesia challenged the EU's decision to proceed with anti-dumping measures on Fatty Acids imports while terminating the parallel anti-subsidy investigation.
Indonesia International
TC
TPM Consultants
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Attempt Is Enough: Record Personal Penalty Signals ACCC’s Zero Tolerance For Cartel Conduct
The Federal Court has imposed a record $1 million personal fine on an executive for attempting to induce competitors into cartel arrangements in the oil and gas services industry, despite all five attempts failing. The Court also issued a non-indemnification order preventing the executive from using insurance or company funds to pay the penalty, marking a significant escalation in competition law enforcement.
Australia Anti-trust
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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The Omnichannel Reality: Why Competition Law Must Look Beyond E-Commerce
As India's retail landscape evolves into an integrated omnichannel ecosystem, competition law frameworks continue to treat online and offline retail as separate markets. With e-commerce representing just 6-7% of consumer spending while consumers seamlessly move between digital and physical channels, the question emerges: are regulators defining markets based on outdated channel distinctions rather than actual competitive dynamics?
Worldwide Anti-trust
AP
AZB & Partners
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Attempt Is Enough: Record Personal Penalty Signals ACCC’s Zero Tolerance For Cartel Conduct
The Federal Court has imposed a record $1 million personal fine on an executive for attempting to induce competitors into cartel arrangements in the oil and gas services industry, despite all five attempts failing. The Court also issued a non-indemnification order preventing the executive from using insurance or company funds to pay the penalty, marking a significant escalation in competition law enforcement.
Australia Anti-trust
CG
Cooper Grace Ward
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Competition Monthly - August 2026 Edition
This comprehensive monthly update examines significant competition law developments in India, including a landmark bid-rigging case involving HP India and its resellers, IndiGo's commitment application addressing operational disruptions, and the CCI's analysis of pricing practices in online food delivery platforms. The edition also covers major merger approvals in the power generation and automotive components sectors.
India Anti-trust
PL
Phoenix Legal
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