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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French Competition Agency: Banks Risk ‘Marginalization’ In Face Of Big Tech, FinTechs
French Competition Agency: Banks Risk ‘Marginalization’ In Face Of Big Tech, FinTechs
April 29, 2021  |  Banking

France’s competition agency has concluded an investigation into banks, Big Tech and the financial technology (FinTech) sectors, with a warning that vigilance is needed due...

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Apple To Face EU Antitrust Charge Later This Week
Apple To Face EU Antitrust Charge Later This Week
April 27, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union (EU) is set to hit Apple with an antitrust charge later this week after a two-year probe into the iPhone maker’s alleged...

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No Cameras, But Epic CEO, Apple App Store Chief Will Attend Antitrust Trial
No Cameras, But Epic CEO, Apple App Store Chief Will Attend Antitrust Trial
April 21, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney will attend a weeks-long antitrust trial against Apple, Reuters reported. Apple’s Phil Schiller, who leads the App Store, will also...

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Lina Khan: Antitrust Enforcers Should Look More At Big Tech
Lina Khan: Antitrust Enforcers Should Look More At Big Tech
April 21, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Lina Khan, the President Joe Biden nominee for chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), said antitrust enforcers should be looking harder at the power...

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German, Australian, British Regulators Unite For Tougher Big Tech Mandates
German, Australian, British Regulators Unite For Tougher Big Tech Mandates
April 20, 2021  |  Regulation

Antitrust regulators in the U.K., Australia and Germany have issued a warning that the COVID-19 pandemic was not a reason to acquire companies that would...

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US House Targets Big Tech Antitrust Practices
US House Targets Big Tech Antitrust Practices
April 15, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a report that accuses companies like Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google of acting as a monopoly. According...

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Today In Payments: Slice Notches $40 Million; Facebook Tests Dating Again With Sparked
Today In Payments: Slice Notches $40 Million; Facebook Tests Dating Again With Sparked
April 14, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Slice raises $40 million for its digital pizza-ordering platform, and Facebook is testing a new video dating app. Plus, Grab is...

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Hawley Goes After Big Tech With Aggressive Antitrust Bill
Hawley Goes After Big Tech With Aggressive Antitrust Bill
April 13, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has introduced the Trust-Busting for the Twenty-First Century Act, which a press release stated would take back control from big...

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Chinese Tech Platforms Have One Month To Step Up Antitrust Efforts
Chinese Tech Platforms Have One Month To Step Up Antitrust Efforts
April 13, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

After slapping Alibaba with record penalties last week, the Chinese government has warned 34 other digital technology firms to step up efforts to adhere to...

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