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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Justice Department Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search
Justice Department Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search
September 23, 2020  |  Google

When the government’s case against Google reaches a courtroom, prosecutors will focus on the multinational technology conglomerate’s power over internet searches. But that decision could...

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Today In Payments: Americans Rush To Download WeChat App; DOJ, State AGs To Meet On Google Antitrust Suit
Today In Payments: Americans Rush To Download WeChat App; DOJ, State AGs To Meet On...
September 22, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. WeChat users are racing to download the app, and the Department of Justice will brief state attorneys general on their...

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Justice Department, State AGs To Meet On Antitrust Suit Against Google
Justice Department, State AGs To Meet On Antitrust Suit Against Google
September 22, 2020  |  Google

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is putting the finishing touches on its antitrust lawsuit against Google that could be filed as early as this...

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EU Considers Tougher Rules On Big Tech Firms
EU Considers Tougher Rules On Big Tech Firms
September 20, 2020  |  Europe

If the European Union (EU) gets its way, the 27-nation bloc will have the power to split or force the sale of giant technology companies...

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Today In Payments: Police Allege Money Launderers Using Chinese eCommerce; Square Launches On-Demand Payroll
Today In Payments: Police Allege Money Launderers Using Chinese eCommerce; Square Launches On-Demand Payroll
September 16, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Chinese authorities have made several arrests alleging cybercriminals laundered $2 billion through faux eCommerce purchases, and Square announced the launch of...

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Spotify Slams New Apple One Service, Claims It’s Anticompetitive
Spotify Slams New Apple One Service, Claims It’s Anticompetitive
September 15, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Spotify, the music streaming giant, criticized tech rival Apple over a new subscription bundle that allegedly favors the company’s own Apple Music service over others,...

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Facebook Could Face FTC Antitrust Suit By Year’s End
Facebook Could Face FTC Antitrust Suit By Year’s End
September 15, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into potentially launching an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook over allegations that the social media giant has stifled competition,...

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New Chinese Rule Means Ant Group Must Set Aside At Least $731M And Register As Financial Holding Company
New Chinese Rule Means Ant Group Must Set Aside At Least $731M And Register As...
September 13, 2020  |  Regulation

New Chinese finance rules will force the Jack Ma-backed Ant Group to comply with regulations to back up any payments, lending or other finances with...

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg: Apple’s ‘Control’ Of App Store Should Be Examined
Facebook’s Zuckerberg: Apple’s ‘Control’ Of App Store Should Be Examined
September 09, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking with “Axios on HBO,” said he believes Apple‘s App Store “deserves scrutiny.” “I think it’s probably about 50 percent of...

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