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EU To Investigate Facebook’s Proposed Buy Of Kustomer Over Antitrust Concerns
August 02, 2021

The European Commission has opened an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Kustomer by social media giant Facebook, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Flipkart, Amazon Solicit India’s Court To Cease Requests For Sensitive Info
July 29, 2021

India’s highest court is planning to hear concerns from Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart that claim the country’s antitrust inquiries have been demanding confidential data, Reuters reported on Thursday (July 29), based on documents seen by Reuters but not made public. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Sees Most Merger Filings In 2 Decades, Chair Says
July 28, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is dealing with a rise in mergers that has amounted to the highest number of filings in 20 years, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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EU Readies Probe Into Facebook Kustomer Purchase
July 23, 2021

The European Union is set to launch an antitrust investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of customer service startup Kustomer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Big Tech Critic Jonathan Kanter Nominated By Biden For DOJ Antitrust Job
July 20, 2021

Jonathan Kanter, a Google critic and progressive favorite, will lead President Joe Biden’s Justice Department antitrust division, CNBC writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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EU Court Schedules Decision On Google’s Challenge To $2.8B Fine
July 20, 2021

Europe’s General Court in Luxembourg has set November 10 as the date it will rule on Google’s challenge to the €2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) antitrust fine levied by the European Union (EU), Reuters reported on Tuesday (July 20), citing sources. The ruling is the first...

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Flipkart Tells India Court In Antitrust Case It’s ‘Different’ From Amazon
July 18, 2021

Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart, doesn’t think it should be treated like Amazon in an Indian antitrust suit, U.S. News reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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EU Regulator Says Big Tech Antitrust Collaboration With US Possible
July 15, 2021

European Union Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said she thinks the future of U.S. and EU alignment on competition enforcement looks bright, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Senators Vow ‘Dramatic Action’ In Big Tech Antitrust Fight
July 14, 2021

Big Tech-focused antitrust bills being crafted by several key senators “would force drastic changes” for some companies “and destroy products enjoyed by consumers,” Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...