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Legal & Regulation
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Google Encounters Justice Department Suit; UK CMA Chief Wants Gov’t To...
October 26, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Google and the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory watchdogs and cabinet departments. 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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India’s Future Retail Says It Faces Selloff If Reliance Deal Falls Through
October 26, 2020

India-based Future Retail is facing liquidation if it can’t enter into Reliance‘s deal to purchase assets, according to Reuters, citing a legal order in which Future said so to a Singapore-based arbitrator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Between Apple, Google Threatened By Antitrust Lawsuit
October 26, 2020

A 15-year deal between Google and Apple that nets the latter billions of dollars every year is now threatened by a landmark antitrust lawsuit brought against the search giant by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to several media reports, including The Wall Street...

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EU Big Tech Legislation Gets Backlash From Booking.com
October 26, 2020

Brussels-based Booking.com is speaking out against the European Union’s plans to regulate the reservation site as a “gatekeeper” in the hotel industry, according to a report in the Financial Times.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google’s Rivals Call Antitrust Case A Start For An Expanded Case
October 25, 2020

Google rivals who have complained for years about what they decried as a hands-off approach to the Silicon Valley giant from competition regulators around the world are beginning to sound a different theme following the recent Department of Justice lawsuit against the company, CNBC reported....

ANTITRUST
Google Must Respond To DOJ Suit By Dec. 19
October 25, 2020

Google has until Dec. 19 to respond in court to the federal government’s recent lawsuit accusing the company of building its empire by exploiting its search dominance in a manner that violates antitrust laws, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Tech Roundup: As Antitrust Cases Spread, Google Faces World of Trouble
October 22, 2020

To say that Google is facing a world of trouble would not be an overstatement these days, as the tech giant is facing antitrust probes around the country and the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon Teams With Family-Owned Business In Counterfeiting Lawsuit
October 22, 2020

Seattle-based Amazon has hooked up with a small business to sue 11 individuals, alleging that they counterfeited J.L. Childress’ products — including travel bags for car seats and strollers — and then offered them for sale on the retail giant’s marketplace. A press release said...

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US DOJ Says Google Squelches Competition
October 20, 2020

The shoe dropped. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications...