Examining E-Discovery in Competition Law
Welcome to the 16th edition of Cartel Intel! This bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of recent cartel enforcement and competition law developments across key jurisdictions. Together, these developments reflect an...more
At the end of what was a transformational year for UK merger control policy, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published revised guidance on its approach to merger remedies (Revised Guidance). The upshot: the CMA...more
The Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released for consultation draft Merger Enforcement Guidelines (draft MEGs), updating its last comprehensive merger guidelines issued in 2011 (2011 MEGs). The draft MEGs seek to describe the...more
The graphic below tracks the number of competition class actions (CPO applications) filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) since the introduction of a new 'opt-out' regime in the UK in October 2015, as well as the...more
Bienvenue à l’édition de décembre de l’infolettre Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes, une publication mensuelle des groupes Concurrence et antitrust et Investissement étranger de Blakes. Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes...more
Updated compulsory merger notification rules - From 1 January 2026, under the new Part IVA Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA), businesses may need to notify the ACCC of any acquisition of shares or assets that...more
The Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) recently published draft enforcement guidelines (Draft Guidelines) that cover most of the reviewable conduct (non-criminal) provisions of the Competition Act (Act), namely provisions...more
The Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) has published its Draft Guidelines on Minority Protections (Draft Guidelines), providing its view on when minority shareholder protections may amount to an acquisition...more
The Competition Bureau has closed its civil investigation into RealPage and Yardi’s use of algorithm-driven pricing tools in Canada’s rental housing market. While the probe is over, the Bureau also issued a position...more
Le 13 novembre 2025, le Bureau de la concurrence (le « Bureau ») a publié aux fins de consultation ses propositions de Lignes directrices pour l’application de la loi en matière de fusions (les « propositions de lignes...more
Welcome to the November issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian...more
“Maple washing” and “maple glazing” are buzzwords gaining traction online and in the news, reflecting a rise in Canadian-inspired marketing of a wide variety of goods and services across the country....more
On November 18, 2025, the federal Minister of Finance introduced Bill C-15 (Bill) in the House of Commons for first reading. Among other items, the Bill proposes two key amendments to the Competition Act’s (Act) recently...more
The executive branch of Argentina’s government published, on November 17, 2025, Executive Order No. 810/2025 (EO) in the country’s Official Gazette. The EO appoints the principal authorities of the National Competition...more
On November 10, 2025, Canada's Competition Bureau ("Bureau") discontinued its civil investigation into the use of algorithmic pricing software for rental housing throughout Canada....more
On November 17, 2025, the federal government published a Notice of Ways and Means Motion to introduce a bill to implement the provisions of Budget 2025. The bill proposes to amend the Competition Act by removing the...more
On November 13, 2025, the Competition Bureau (Bureau) published for consultation its draft Merger Enforcement Guidelines (Draft MEGs) setting out its enforcement approach to merger reviews under the Competition Act (Act). The...more
Key Takeaways - While not finalized, the ACCA Guidelines provide valuable insight into how the Bureau will approach its enforcement of the ACCA Sections, including...more
Welcome to the October issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian...more
With Autumn upon us, we've been looking back at the third quarter of competition litigation news in 2025. There was plenty to choose from, but here's six developments our lawyers have picked out....more
Online sweepstakes have become a popular marketing tool for businesses looking to engage with audiences and build brand loyalty. In Canada, these contests are not only a fun way for participants to win prizes but also a...more
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has struck out a class action brought by Blur drummer, David Rowntree, as the proposed class representative (PCR) on behalf of a class of songwriters against the Performing Right Society...more
Le 4 septembre 2025, le Bureau de la concurrence (le « Bureau ») a annoncé son intention de lancer une étude de marché sur l’état de la concurrence dans le secteur des prêts aux petites et moyennes entreprises (les « PME »)...more
Bienvenue à l’édition d’août de l’infolettre Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes, une publication mensuelle des groupes Concurrence et antitrust et Investissement étranger de Blakes. Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes présente...more
Over the past decade, changes in legislation, case law, and industry practices have driven a sharp increase in opt-out collective proceedings before the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”). We have also seen the English...more