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Epic Doubles Down On Legal Battle With Apple
January 14, 2021

The dispute between Epic Games and Apple is deepening, Bloomberg said Thursday (Jan. 14), as Epic decries the removal of its popular Fortnite game from the App Store as unlawful. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Connecticut AG Launches Antitrust Probe Into Amazon’s eBook Business
January 14, 2021

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is launching an antitrust probe into how Amazon runs its eBook business, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Singapore Competition Board: Uber Must Pay S$6.6 Million Fine Over Merger Deal
January 13, 2021

Singapore’s Competition Appeals Board has upheld fines of S$6.6 million (Singapore dollars) levied against Uber, affirming that its merger deal with ride-hailing rival Grab had curbed competition in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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China’s Market Regulator Investigates Merchant Claims Against Alibaba In Antimonopoly Probe
December 27, 2020

The Chinese government’s previously announced antitrust investigation of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is focusing on whether the internet giant refused access to its online marketplace to vendors that also wanted to sell elsewhere, according to an official Chinese government website. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Lawsuit Charges Facebook, Google Struck Deal To Ward Off Antitrust Probes
December 22, 2020

Facebook and Google are facing an array of antitrust lawsuits along with investigations by regulators in the U.S. and in Europe. Google has been hit by an antitrust lawsuit filed by a coalition of 38 state attorneys general, for example, while Facebook faces an antitrust...

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

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 sell shares in those companies, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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

A new lawsuit from multiple states alleges that Google used its digital advertising business to harm consumers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. 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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EU Threatens Big Tech Breakup Over Anti-Competitive Practices
December 15, 2020

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 anti-competitive, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Tuesday (Dec. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...