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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Digital Wallet Apple Pay Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
Digital Wallet Apple Pay Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
December 18, 2020  |  Apple Pay

Apple’s digital wallet Apple Pay is under fire for possible antitrust violations, adding to the previous scrutiny over alleged anticompetitive behavior in its App Store,...

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Google Approved By EU To Acquire Fitbit
Google Approved By EU To Acquire Fitbit
December 17, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Even amid a crackdown on tech acquisitions, Google has managed to win European Union approval for its $2.1 billion purchase of fitness tracker Fitbit, according...

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Google Slapped With Antitrust Lawsuit Filed By Coalition Of 38 States
Google Slapped With Antitrust Lawsuit Filed By Coalition Of 38 States
December 17, 2020  |  Legal

A coalition of 38 state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of engaging in anti-competitive practices, the Associated Press...

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Mexican Regulator Says Credit, Debit Processing Too Highly Concentrated
Mexican Regulator Says Credit, Debit Processing Too Highly Concentrated
December 16, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

According to Mexican regulators, the two companies in charge of the country’s credit and debit settlements represent “a near monopoly,” and big businesses need to...

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Google Faces Lawsuit From Multiple States Over Digital Ad Tactics
Google Faces Lawsuit From Multiple States Over Digital Ad Tactics
December 16, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

A new lawsuit from multiple states alleges that Google used its digital advertising business to harm consumers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Texas Attorney...

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Five Key Takeaways For Big Tech From Europe’s Digital Services Act  
Five Key Takeaways For Big Tech From Europe’s Digital Services Act  
December 16, 2020  |  Europe

In Europe, it’s a shot across the bow for U.S. tech giants. New draft rules tied to the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act...

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EU Threatens Big Tech Breakup Over Anti-Competitive Practices
EU Threatens Big Tech Breakup Over Anti-Competitive Practices
December 15, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

As Brussels published its tech legislation drafts, the European Union (EU) warned that it would break up Big Tech for repeated practices that are deemed...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: France Fines Amazon And Google $164 Million; Australia Warns Facebook And Google To Pay News Firms 
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: France Fines Amazon And Google $164 Million; Australia Warns Facebook And...
December 14, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments around the world. France Hits Amazon, Google With $164...

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China’s Antitrust Regulators Fine Alibaba, Tencent Subsidiary For Past Deals
China’s Antitrust Regulators Fine Alibaba, Tencent Subsidiary For Past Deals
December 14, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

China’s antitrust regulators are taking more strident action in reviewing mergers and other deals made by players in that nation’s booming internet sector. On Monday...

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