ANTITRUST

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FTC Launches Antitrust Probe Into Apple-Amazon Deal
August 04, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly carrying out an antitrust investigation surrounding a partnership between Apple and Amazon, according to The Verge. 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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Facebook Antitrust Investigation Centers On Acquisitions
August 01, 2019

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust investigation is looking into Facebook’s acquisitions to determine whether it bought other companies to prevent them from becoming rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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India Presses For Big Four Accountancy Review
July 23, 2019

The Indian government is reportedly seeking an antitrust investigation into potential anticompetitive behavior among the nation’s Big Four accountancy and auditing firms, reports in Reuters said Monday (July 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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NY Lawmaker Asks For Antitrust Probe Into Grubhub
July 15, 2019

A city council member in New York has asked the state’s attorney general to start investigating Grubhub on antitrust allegations, according to a report by the New York Post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Big Tech Firms To Appear Before House Antitrust Subcommittee
July 09, 2019

Representatives from Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are scheduled to appear before the House Antitrust Subcommittee. 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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US Retailers Call Out Amazon, Google Over Anti-Competitive Practices
July 02, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) wants the chance to speak to antitrust enforcers set to investigate Amazon and Google’s alleged anti-competitive practices. RILA, whose members include Walmart, Target and Best Buy, among others, said it is ready and willing to voice its concerns with...

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Small Tech Companies Fear Speaking Out In Big Tech Antitrust Investigation, Lawmakers Say
June 21, 2019

Smaller tech companies, which often rely on the likes of Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon for access to customers and the ability to reach them, are worried about helping in the government’s antitrust probe for fear of retaliation, according to the lawmakers who are spearheading...

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DOJ Tells Big Tech That Old Antitrust Rules Do Apply
June 12, 2019

Makan Delrahim, the assistant attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, said Tuesday (June 11) that enforcement actions in the past against Standard Oil and AT&T can be a blueprint for going after tech giants that potentially engaged in anti-competitive behavior. Get the Full Story...

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Google Appeals European Commission’s $1.7B Fine
June 05, 2019

Google has appealed the European Commission’s $1.7 billion fine, which was issued March for anti-competitive behaviors in the online advertising market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...