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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Report: Indian Regulator Investigating Google’s Fees for In-App Payments
Report: Indian Regulator Investigating Google’s Fees for In-App Payments
May 12, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

An Indian regulator has reportedly begun an antitrust investigation into Google. The inquiry by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) centers on a service fee...

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Microsoft Reportedly Working to Head Off EU Antitrust Investigation
Microsoft Reportedly Working to Head Off EU Antitrust Investigation
May 04, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Microsoft has reportedly told European Union officials that it’s willing to charge for Teams. The offer is meant to address the concerns of the EU’s...

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UK Watchdog Jumps on Board Wave of AI Regulations
UK Watchdog Jumps on Board Wave of AI Regulations
May 04, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog is the latest government entity calling for artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. “AI has burst into the public consciousness over the...

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Security Arguments Helped Apple Skirt Monopolist Designation in Epic Games Suit
Security Arguments Helped Apple Skirt Monopolist Designation in Epic Games Suit
April 25, 2023  |  Legal

In the end, security helped Apple avoid being labeled a monopolist. In a ruling handed down Monday (April 24) by a federal appeals court, and as...

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PayPal Lands Live Nation Preferred Payments Partner Deal for Ticket Sales
PayPal Lands Live Nation Preferred Payments Partner Deal for Ticket Sales
April 03, 2023  |  Payment Methods

PayPal has joined forces with Live Nation to become Ticketmaster’s preferred payments partner. “Our goal is to seamlessly connect artists and event organizers with fans wherever they are in the...

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UK Antitrust Investigation of Apple Stopped After Appeal Win
UK Antitrust Investigation of Apple Stopped After Appeal Win
March 31, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

A United Kingdom regulator’s investigation of Apple has been halted. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had decided to investigate the supply of mobile browsers and browser...

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FTC Investigating but Won’t Block Amazon Acquisition of One Medical
FTC Investigating but Won’t Block Amazon Acquisition of One Medical
February 21, 2023  |  Amazon Acquisitions

Amazon can close its acquisition of One Medical without opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Feb. 21)...

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Norway’s Vipps Seeks EU Antitrust Help Against Apple
Norway’s Vipps Seeks EU Antitrust Help Against Apple
February 15, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Norwegian FinTech Vipps is seeking the European Union’s help in an antitrust battle against Apple. CEO Rune Garborg told Reuters in an interview published Wednesday...

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Justice Department Steps Up Apple Antitrust Probe
Justice Department Steps Up Apple Antitrust Probe
February 15, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

A federal investigation targeting Apple is reportedly escalating amid a wave of corporate antitrust actions. While the U.S. Justice Department probe into the iPhone maker is a...

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