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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EU Competition Chief Hints at More Reforms on the Horizon

EU Competition Chief Hints at More Reforms on the Horizon
EU Competition Chief Hints at More Reforms on the Horizon
March 31, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

After the agreement on the Digital Markets Act last week and the soon-to-be approved Digital Service Act, the EU is poised to use the political tailwind...

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DOJ Ramps up Google Maps Investigation
DOJ Ramps up Google Maps Investigation
March 30, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accelerating its investigation into whether Google Maps’ practice of bundling the service with other Google software goes against...

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Today in Data: Facebook Facing Multi-State Antitrust Suit; Apple Fined by Dutch Regulator
Today in Data: Facebook Facing Multi-State Antitrust Suit; Apple Fined by Dutch Regulator
March 30, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in Data, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants an appeals court to reject an effort by 46 U.S. states to sue Facebook for antitrust...

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DOJ Backs US Antitrust Bill That Adds Illegal Conducts but Not Enforcement Powers
DOJ Backs US Antitrust Bill That Adds Illegal Conducts but Not Enforcement Powers
March 30, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has just officially endorsed the proposed American Innovation and Choice Online Act that mainly prohibits giant digital platforms like Amazon and...

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EMEA Daily: UK Consumer Lending Rose in Feb.; ArK Kapital Raises $183M; Zimpler Plans Expansion; Medius Acquires OnPay Solutions
EMEA Daily: UK Consumer Lending Rose in Feb.; ArK Kapital Raises $183M; Zimpler Plans Expansion;...
March 29, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, consumer lending in Britain swelled in February, the most in five years, the Bank of England...

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Apple’s 10th Antitrust Fine in The Netherlands Shows High Stakes at Play  
Apple’s 10th Antitrust Fine in The Netherlands Shows High Stakes at Play  
March 29, 2022  |  Apple

Apple has accumulated € 50 million in fines in the Netherlands for failing to comply with an antitrust decision from the Dutch competition authority. In...

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DOJ Endorses Antitrust Law Targeting Big Tech
DOJ Endorses Antitrust Law Targeting Big Tech
March 29, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Proposed legislation that would reel in the power of big technology companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google got official support from the Department of Justice...

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US Chamber Urges Judge to Toss Antitrust Appeal of Facebook Case
US Chamber Urges Judge to Toss Antitrust Appeal of Facebook Case
March 28, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a brief urging an appeals court to reject an appeal by several states to revive their antitrust lawsuit...

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EMEA Daily: Apple Now Faces $55M in Fines; Ted Baker Declines Sycamore’s Takeover Offers
EMEA Daily: Apple Now Faces $55M in Fines; Ted Baker Declines Sycamore’s Takeover Offers
March 28, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, the Dutch antitrust watchdog has fined Apple $55 million for failure to allow Netherlands-based dating app...

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