Antitrust

In the United States, antitrust law is a collection of federal and state government laws that regulate the conduct and organization of business corporations and are generally intended to promote competition and prevent monopolies.

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Walmart to Refile Forms About Proposed Vizio Acquisition Friday
Walmart to Refile Forms About Proposed Vizio Acquisition Friday
March 29, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Walmart expects to refile forms about its planned acquisition of smart television maker Vizio Friday (March 29). The retailer withdrew its previous Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) notification...

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Mastercard, Visa Reach Settlement With Merchants in Swipe Fee Lawsuit
Mastercard, Visa Reach Settlement With Merchants in Swipe Fee Lawsuit
March 26, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Mastercard and Visa have reached a class action settlement with U.S. merchants, in a deal that aims to end 20 years of antitrust litigation around...

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Authorities Search Booking.com Offices in Italy in Antitrust Probe
Authorities Search Booking.com Offices in Italy in Antitrust Probe
March 22, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Italian authorities carried out inspections at the premises of Booking.com (Italia), the local company supporting Booking.com in Italy, Thursday (March 21) as part of an antitrust investigation. The...

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DOJ Accuses Apple of Digital Wallet and Smartphone Monopoly
DOJ Accuses Apple of Digital Wallet and Smartphone Monopoly
March 21, 2024  |  Apple

The U.S. government has filed its long-expected antitrust case against Apple and its iPhone. The suit, filed Thursday (March 21) by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 other...

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Report: DOJ’s Apple Antitrust Suit Could Land Thursday
Report: DOJ’s Apple Antitrust Suit Could Land Thursday
March 21, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The Justice Department’s antitrust suit against Apple could reportedly arrive as soon as Thursday (March 21). That’s according to a report by Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the...

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Wearables Spark Contactless Payment Evolution Amid Ongoing Apple EU Antitrust Case
Wearables Spark Contactless Payment Evolution Amid Ongoing Apple EU Antitrust Case
March 21, 2024  |  Wearables

In an age where technology continues to evolve at an exponential pace, the integration of smart devices into consumers’ daily routines has become increasingly prevalent....

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Tech Giants Challenge Apple’s App Store Plans
Tech Giants Challenge Apple’s App Store Plans
March 20, 2024  |  Apple

In a joint legal filing, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X and Match Group have called on a federal judge to reject Apple’s plan for allowing outside payment options in its App Store. The...

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Epic Games Reportedly Planning Online Stores for iOS, Android Users
Epic Games Reportedly Planning Online Stores for iOS, Android Users
March 20, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Epic Games is planning to roll out mobile online stores for iPhone and Android users later this year. The company, which produces games like Fortnite, plans...

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Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
March 20, 2024  |  Retail

French luxury house Hermès faces an antitrust lawsuit in California around its Birkin handbags. The suit alleges that Hermès violates antitrust law by “tying” the...

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