October 01, 2024
Federal Judge Partially Dismisses FTC’s Antitrust Case Against Amazon
A federal judge has partially granted Amazon’s motion to dismiss key aspects of a major antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to Courthouse News. In a sealed ruling...
October 01, 2024
Patent Protection: A Crucial Antitrust Tool for Increasing Innovation
This article showcases why the patent system’s oft-overlooked role as a promotive tool of innovative SMEs must receive more attention, including in the antitrust context. Patents are frequently touted as...
October 01, 2024
How Should the UPC Handle Frand?
The UPC is up and running, and considering its first FRAND cases. English and German courts have approached the question of injunctions in cases in different ways: the English court...
October 01, 2024
Missing Pieces: What the Pundits Get Wrong About the DOJ...
After listening to and scrolling through days of “expert” commentary about the lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Visa over debit interchange, I feel compelled to weigh in. Get the...
October 01, 2024
Battle of the Titans: Amazon, Walmart and the Multitrillion-Dollar US...
In 2023, U.S. retail sales surged to nearly $7.25 trillion, representing a third of all consumer spending. Dominating this market are two titans: Amazon and Walmart. Get the Full Story...
September 30, 2024
OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model Changes the Game for AI...
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly considering transitioning to a for-profit model. This strategic pivot is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, raising questions about the future of AI...
September 30, 2024
Mastercard, Amazon Team to Digitize Payment Acceptance in MENA, S....
Mastercard and Amazon have teamed to digitize payment acceptance in Africa and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
September 30, 2024
Germany Targets Microsoft in Latest Antitrust Action Against Big Tech
German antitrust authorities have placed Microsoft under heightened surveillance to curb potential anticompetitive practices. The Federal Cartel Office (FCO) announced that Microsoft will be subject to “special abuse control” for...
September 30, 2024
Online Sellers Challenge Indian Antitrust Investigation Against Flipkart and Amazon
Three online sellers operating on Walmart-owned Flipkart have taken legal action against the Indian antitrust watchdog over an investigation that found they, along with Flipkart and rival Amazon, violated competition...
