Antitrust

In the United States, antitrust law is a collection of federal and state government laws that regulate the conduct and organization of business corporations and are generally intended to promote competition and prevent monopolies.

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FTC, State AGs To Team Up To Investigate Google, Facebook

FTC, State AGs To Team Up To Investigate Google, Facebook
FTC, State AGs To Team Up To Investigate Google, Facebook
March 29, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is gearing up to hold talks with state attorneys general about Facebook and Google’s position in the technology space. Get...

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Google Gets Hit With Third EU Fine Over Its Business Practices
Google Gets Hit With Third EU Fine Over Its Business Practices
March 20, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Google was slapped with a fine of €1.49 billion ($1.7 billion) by the European Union Wednesday (March 20), holding the internet search giant to task...

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Amazon HQ2 Secures $51M Funding Vote In VA
Amazon HQ2 Secures $51M Funding Vote In VA
March 18, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon.com’s plans to open its HQ2 in Virginia got the support of local officials who approved a financial package valued at $51 million over the weekend....

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Google Backs Competitors Amid EU Antitrust Probe
Google Backs Competitors Amid EU Antitrust Probe
March 18, 2019  |  Google

In an apparent effort to appease European Union antitrust regulators, Google is attempting to boost rivals like Kelkoo, a French price-comparison service, according to report...

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Google Faces Antitrust Fine From EU Over AdSense
Google Faces Antitrust Fine From EU Over AdSense
March 15, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Google and its parent company Alphabet could be facing an antitrust fine from the European Union in the coming weeks over its AdSense advertising product....

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EU Reg Mulls Apple Antitrust Investigation
EU Reg Mulls Apple Antitrust Investigation
March 15, 2019  |  Apple

The European Union’s competition regulator might launch a probe of Apple over antitrust allegations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Spotify’s Antitrust Verse In Growing Chorus Against Apple’s Apps   
Spotify’s Antitrust Verse In Growing Chorus Against Apple’s Apps  
March 13, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

And, now, a bit of disharmony in the music streaming business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon Lifts Price Parity Rule For Third-Party Merchants
Amazon Lifts Price Parity Rule For Third-Party Merchants
March 12, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon, worried that it could run afoul of antitrust laws, will stop preventing third-party sellers from hawking their products on other websites for a lower...

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