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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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Big Business Takes Up Arms Against WeChat Ban
August 13, 2020

President Trump’s threat to ban WeChat in the U.S. has shaken the stock markets and is now roiling the corporate world. Shares of Tencent Holdings, its parent company, fell as much as 10 percent on Friday (Aug. 7) hours after the president issued his ban,...

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Wirecard Kicked Off Germany’s Blue-Chip Index
August 12, 2020

Exchange operator Deutsche Boerse will be removing Wirecard from the DAX index of leading German blue-chip stocks following a rule change, signaling another blow for the disgraced payments company, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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California Judge: Uber, Lyft Can’t Call Drivers Contractors
August 10, 2020

A California judge has passed an injunction to force Uber and Lyft to stop classifying their workers as independent contractors rather than employees, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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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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Report: TikTok Plans Lawsuit Over US Ban
August 09, 2020

Despite President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban TikTok effective Sept. 15, the Chinese app is not going down without a fight. 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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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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Uber, Lyft Face California Lawsuit Alleging ‘Systematic Wage Theft’
August 06, 2020

Already reeling from the coronavirus, Uber’s and Lyft’s fortunes now face another big hit as California’s top labor official takes the ridesharing services to court on charges of “systematic wage theft.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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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,...