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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DOJ Turns Away From Supreme Review Of Amex Merchant Deals

DOJ Turns Away From Supreme Review Of Amex Merchant Deals
DOJ Turns Away From Supreme Review Of Amex Merchant Deals
August 11, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

In what seems to be an 180-degree turn, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking the Supreme Court not to weigh in on American Express’...

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App Developers In China File Antitrust Suit Vs. Apple
App Developers In China File Antitrust Suit Vs. Apple
August 10, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

Apple has been engaging in anti-competitive behavior in China, its largest mobile applications market, according to a lawsuit filed with regulators in that country.  The...

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US Lawmaker Calls For Hearings On Amazon’s Whole Foods Bid
US Lawmaker Calls For Hearings On Amazon’s Whole Foods Bid
July 17, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon is facing calls from a U.S. lawmaker for Congressional hearings on its $13.7 billion bid for grocery store chain Whole Foods Market. Get the...

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Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
July 14, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

Some partnerships seemed destined, perhaps even written in the stars — Romeo & Juliet, Tony & Maria or (of course) Kimye are all good examples. Then...

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States Continue with Amex Steering Suit, DOJ Abandons Antitrust Efforts
States Continue with Amex Steering Suit, DOJ Abandons Antitrust Efforts
June 05, 2017  |  News

The Justice Department may have left its skirmish against American Express and the issue of “steering,” but nearly a dozen states are battling on against...

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DOJ Granted Approval To Delay Petition To Reexamine Amex Case
DOJ Granted Approval To Delay Petition To Reexamine Amex Case
March 30, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division has reportedly received approval to delay the deadline to file a petition for a writ of certiorari...

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Turkey Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google And Android OS
Turkey Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google And Android OS
March 07, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Turkey has opened an inquiry into whether Google’s Android software ran afoul of the antitrust rules in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Retailers Want Amex Anti-Steering Case Reheard
Retailers Want Amex Anti-Steering Case Reheard
November 16, 2016  |  Legal & Regulation

American Express is facing a push by the Retail Litigation Center (RLC) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) to have the full 2nd U.S. Circuit Court...

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