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House Antitrust Chair Says Congress Must Rein In Big Tech
August 26, 2020

Rep. David Cicilline, chairman of the House antitrust panel, is expected to deliver recommendations by next month in the investigation he’s leading into how Big Tech titans could be reined in when it comes to antitrust cases, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Indian Vendors Association Files Antitrust Charges Against Amazon
August 26, 2020

Amazon continues to wind up under the scrutiny of regulators worldwide. The online behemoth now faces renewed complaints in India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Zuckerberg ‘Cooperating’ With FTC In Facebook Antitrust Hearing
August 20, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of the agency’s antitrust investigation into the popular social media giant, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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DOJ Wavers On Timeline For Possible Google Antitrust Lawsuit
August 17, 2020

Some Department of Justice (DOJ) staffers don’t agree with Attorney General William Barr’s decision to level a swift antitrust case against Google parent Alphabet, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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DOJ Moving Forward On ‘Major Priority’ Big Tech Antitrust Probe
August 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving forward with its investigation into Big Tech firms based on antitrust complaints, according to Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen, as reported by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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UK Authority Says Facebook’s Giphy Must Stay Independent
August 10, 2020

Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy has hit another snag, with the United Kingdom’s competition watchdog ordering the tech giant to appoint a “formal hold separate manager” to ensure the independence of the GIF-maker as an antitrust review pushes forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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NY Bill Would Loosen Restrictions On Suing Big Tech
August 06, 2020

New York State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris has introduced new legislation to help tamp corporate power and the stifling of competition, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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EU Launches Antitrust Review Of Google’s Fitbit Deal
August 04, 2020

Google’s push into the fitness tracker and smart watch market has hit a major snag. 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 our daily newsletter,...

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DOJ To Investigate Intuit’s $7B Takeover Of Credit Karma 
August 04, 2020

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a probe into Intuit’s $7.1 billion purchase of Credit Karma. 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...