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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EU Antitrust Lawmakers Mull Formal Probe Into Google’s Digital Ad Unit 

EU Antitrust Lawmakers Mull Formal Probe Into Google’s Digital Ad Unit 
EU Antitrust Lawmakers Mull Formal Probe Into Google’s Digital Ad Unit 
June 18, 2021  |  Google

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators are considering a formal investigation into Google’s advertising business before 2021 closes out, Reuters reported, citing sources.  Get the Full...

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House Judiciary Committee To Vote On Six Antitrust Bills
House Judiciary Committee To Vote On Six Antitrust Bills
June 18, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will vote next week on a series of bipartisan antitrust bills regarding big technology companies like Apple, Amazon,...

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China Intensifies Antitrust Scrutiny On Domestic Tech Businesses
China Intensifies Antitrust Scrutiny On Domestic Tech Businesses
June 17, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Chinese officials are stepping up antitrust probes into numerous domestic technology firms, popping into facilities unannounced, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full...

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China Probes Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Ahead Of IPO
China Probes Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Ahead Of IPO
June 17, 2021  |  IPO

Regulators in China have launched an antitrust probe into the ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing just as it prepares for what could be the largest American...

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Google And Amazon Face Antitrust Accusations On The Hill
Google And Amazon Face Antitrust Accusations On The Hill
June 16, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Last week U.S. lawmakers fired a shot across Big Tech’s bow, introducing five new bills designed to curb what lawmakers have described as “unregulated power”...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Google Faces $270 Million Fine From France; Ohio AG Seeks To Make Google A ‘Public Utility’
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Google Faces $270 Million Fine From France; Ohio AG Seeks To...
June 15, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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India Speeds Up Antitrust Probe Into Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart
India Speeds Up Antitrust Probe Into Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart
June 15, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The latest round in Big Tech’s antitrust fight in India has a watchdog agency poised to accelerate a probe into Amazon and Walmart-controlled Flipkart. According...

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Japanese Antitrust Regulators Could Launch Probe Into Apple, Google
Japanese Antitrust Regulators Could Launch Probe Into Apple, Google
June 14, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The Japanese government is reportedly launching an antitrust investigation into deals Apple and Google have made with the country’s smartphone makers, The Japan Times and...

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China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
June 14, 2021  |  Data

New legislation passed last week and in April will make most data-related activities in China subject to government oversight, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The...

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