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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Report: Facebook Proposed Licensing Code To A Rival Social Network To Settle Antitrust Claims
Report: Facebook Proposed Licensing Code To A Rival Social Network To Settle Antitrust Claims
December 22, 2020  |  Facebook

Facebook has proposed easing antitrust concerns by letting a rival company license access to its code and its users’ network of relationships to foster the...

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Lawsuit Charges Facebook, Google Struck Deal To Ward Off Antitrust Probes
Lawsuit Charges Facebook, Google Struck Deal To Ward Off Antitrust Probes
December 22, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook and Google are facing an array of antitrust lawsuits along with investigations by regulators in the U.S. and in Europe. Google has been hit...

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Russian Regulator Alleges Booking.com Broke Anti-Monopoly Law
Russian Regulator Alleges Booking.com Broke Anti-Monopoly Law
December 22, 2020  |  International

Russia’s federal anti-monopoly service (FAS) has accused Booking.com of reportedly violating antitrust laws in the country and abusing a dominant market position, according to Reuters...

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Digital Wallet Apple Pay Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
Digital Wallet Apple Pay Draws Antitrust Scrutiny
December 18, 2020  |  Apple Pay

Apple’s digital wallet Apple Pay is under fire for possible antitrust violations, adding to the previous scrutiny over alleged anticompetitive behavior in its App Store,...

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Google Approved By EU To Acquire Fitbit
Google Approved By EU To Acquire Fitbit
December 17, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Even amid a crackdown on tech acquisitions, Google has managed to win European Union approval for its $2.1 billion purchase of fitness tracker Fitbit, according...

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Google Slapped With Antitrust Lawsuit Filed By Coalition Of 38 States
Google Slapped With Antitrust Lawsuit Filed By Coalition Of 38 States
December 17, 2020  |  Legal

A coalition of 38 state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the search giant of engaging in anti-competitive practices, the Associated Press...

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Mexican Regulator Says Credit, Debit Processing Too Highly Concentrated
Mexican Regulator Says Credit, Debit Processing Too Highly Concentrated
December 16, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

According to Mexican regulators, the two companies in charge of the country’s credit and debit settlements represent “a near monopoly,” and big businesses need to...

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Google Faces Lawsuit From Multiple States Over Digital Ad Tactics
Google Faces Lawsuit From Multiple States Over Digital Ad Tactics
December 16, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

A new lawsuit from multiple states alleges that Google used its digital advertising business to harm consumers, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the...

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Five Key Takeaways For Big Tech From Europe’s Digital Services Act  
Five Key Takeaways For Big Tech From Europe’s Digital Services Act  
December 16, 2020  |  Europe

In Europe, it’s a shot across the bow for U.S. tech giants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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