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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Lawsuit Charges Facebook, Google Struck Deal To Ward Off Antitrust Probes

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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EU Threatens Big Tech Breakup Over Anti-Competitive Practices
EU Threatens Big Tech Breakup Over Anti-Competitive Practices
December 15, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

As Brussels published its tech legislation drafts, the European Union (EU) warned that it would break up Big Tech for repeated practices that are deemed...

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