Tag: Competition law
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Valve Faces UK Class Action Over Steam Revenue Share
UK Class Action Targets Valve Over Steam Revenue Share Valve Corp., the company behind the Steam game distribution platform, is facing a potential £656 million class-action lawsuit in the United Kingdom. The legal challenge centers on Steam’s revenue-sharing model, with claimants arguing that Valve’s take is unreasonably high and stifles competition, ultimately harming consumers and…
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NZ Grocers in Spotlight: Woolworths Warned for Potential Code Breach
Woolworths Faces Question Over Compliance with NZ Grocery Codes The New Zealand competition watchdog has highlighted concerns about potential breaches of the Grocery Industry Competition Act, signaling renewed scrutiny of how dominant players operate in the country’s grocery sector. In a move that underscores the delicate balance between competition and market power, Woolworths and its…
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Pakistan CCP Fines Mezan Beverages Rs150 Million for Copying PepsiCo’s Sting Packaging
Regulatory Action Targets Packaging Copying in Pakistan The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a significant penalty on Mezan Beverages (Pvt) Ltd, fining the company Rs150 million for copying the packaging and trade dress of PepsiCo’s popular energy drink Sting. The decision, announced on a Friday after a thorough investigation, underscores the CCP’s commitment…
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Google and Epic Games File Status Report on US Injunction Compliance
Overview of the Status Report In a move closely watched by the tech industry and antitrust observers, Google and Epic Games filed a joint status report detailing their progress in implementing a US injunction stemming from their high-profile antitrust dispute. The filing, dated December 20, 2025, presents a concise update: the companies report no present…
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Court Rejects Uber Group’s Attempt to Block Uber-One NZ Partnership
Overview: Court dismisses bid against Uber-One NZ partnership A New Zealand court has dismissed Uber Group’s bid to block a cross-promotional partnership between Uber Technologies and telco One NZ. The decision marks a setback for Uber Group, which argued that the collaboration breached a 2014 co-existence agreement and infringed its business interests. The outcome clears…
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Which? Qualcomm UK case could unlock £480m payout for millions of Apple and Samsung users
Big UK antitrust case targets Qualcomm’s licensing practices The UK consumer group Which? is launching a high-stakes legal challenge against Qualcomm, the chip maker behind many smartphone components. The case, heard at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London, questions whether Qualcomm abused its market position by charging inflated licensing fees to phone manufacturers such as…