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EU Judge Says Google Committed ‘Clear Infraction’ In Antitrust Case
February 13, 2020

A European judge has hampered Google’s fight against a $2.6 billion fine, saying the company committed a “clear infraction” by putting its own price-comparison services above others in its search listings, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Google Fights $2.6B Antitrust Fine In EU Court
February 12, 2020

Alphabet’s Google told Europe’s second-highest court on Wednesday (Feb. 12) that antitrust regulators had no legal grounds to levy a €2.4-billion ($2.6 billion) fine against the company, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FinCEN Tweaks Rule On Reporting Financial Transactions
February 11, 2020

The Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a new ruling on the reporting of currency transactions for sole proprietorships and legal entities operating under a “Doing Business As” (DBA) name, according to a Monday (Feb. 10) release. Get the Full...

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Zuckerberg To Meet With EU Regulators Prior To Big Tech Proposals
February 11, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has scheduled meetings with European Union (EU) regulators ahead of an official proposal presentation to create a new framework for Big Tech, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC Big Tech Probe To Examine Acquisitions
February 11, 2020

A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into the biggest five tech companies in the U.S. has expanded with a new inquiry about acquisitions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Judge Throws Out Bid By Uber, Postmates To Halt Gig Worker Law
February 11, 2020

A judge has rejected the request from Uber and Postmates to put a stop to a new California law that would place new restrictions on gig economy workers, according to Reuters. The rule, passed last year, places more specific restrictions on who can be classified...

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Google Under Fire For Allegedly Promoting Own Travel Service Over Others
February 10, 2020

More than 30 competitors in the travel holiday rental industry are accusing Google of promoting its own services over theirs, and one of them has submitted an official complaint to the European Commission, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story...

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Amazon Pushes Back In Court Against India Antitrust Investigation
February 10, 2020

Amazon has fired back in court over antitrust allegations in India, according to a report by Reuters. 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...

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law
February 10, 2020

In retailing it’s usually a good thing when you’re the first to do something. Except when it’s a lawsuit. And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Get the Full Story Complete the form...