DOJ Antitrust Case Against RealPage, Inc. and Others for Price-Fixing

The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust case against RealPage, Inc., Greystar Management Services, LLC, and other property management companies for alleged price-fixing. The case, initiated on August 23, 2024, involves alleged violations of collusion and other antitrust laws.

US v. Columbus McKinnon Corporation, et al. - Civil Merger Antitrust Case

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has filed a civil merger case against Columbus McKinnon Corporation, KKR North America Fund XI L.P., and Kito Crosby Limited. The case concerns horizontal merger violations in the overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing industry. The filing includes a complaint, proposed final judgment, and other procedural documents.

US v. Reddy Ice LLC - Merger Violations

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has charged Reddy Ice LLC, Stone Canyon Industries Holdings, LP, and Chill Parent Holdco, L.P. with civil merger violations. The case, filed on January 30, 2026, alleges violations related to horizontal and vertical mergers in the ice manufacturing industry.

Ofcom Investigates BT and Three for Mobile Network Outages

Ofcom has launched investigations into BT and Three following mobile network outages in summer 2025 that disrupted UK-wide mobile call services, including emergency calls. The investigations will assess whether the companies complied with their regulatory obligations regarding network availability and reporting.

Ofcom Fines File-Sharing Service £20,000 for Non-Compliance

Ofcom has fined a file-sharing service £20,000 and imposed a daily penalty for failing to respond to legally binding information requests regarding child sexual abuse material. This action is part of Ofcom's enforcement of the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom Investigates X Over Grok Sexualised Imagery

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X (formerly Twitter) concerning allegations that its Grok AI chatbot was used to create and share sexualised imagery, including child sexual abuse material. The investigation will determine if X has complied with its duties under the UK's Online Safety Act to protect users from illegal content and harm.

Ofcom Investigates AI Chatbot for Age Check Non-Compliance

Ofcom has opened an investigation into Novi Ltd, which provides an AI companion chatbot service, for potential non-compliance with age check requirements under the UK's Online Safety Act. This action is part of Ofcom's ongoing efforts to enforce online safety regulations and protect children.

Ofcom Investigates X Over Grok AI and Online Safety Act Scope

Ofcom has launched an investigation into X regarding the spread of demeaning sexual deepfakes created by the Grok AI chatbot. The regulator is also clarifying the limitations of the UK's Online Safety Act in regulating AI chatbots, noting that not all AI chatbots are covered by the current legislation.

CFPB Supervisory Highlights Issue 32 - Consumer Reporting

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its Supervisory Highlights Issue 32, focusing on consumer reporting companies and furnishers. The report details supervisory observations and remedial actions related to accuracy and identity theft requirements under the FCRA and Regulation V.

CFPB Supervisory Highlights: Servicing and Collection of Consumer Debt

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its Supervisory Highlights Issue 34, focusing on the servicing and collection of consumer debt. This edition summarizes supervisory findings from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, covering auto loans, student loans, debt collection, credit card account management, and deposit/prepaid accounts.