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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Tech Roundup: As Antitrust Cases Spread, Google Faces World of Trouble

Tech Roundup: As Antitrust Cases Spread, Google Faces World of Trouble
Tech Roundup: As Antitrust Cases Spread, Google Faces World of Trouble
October 22, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

To say that Google is facing a world of trouble would not be an overstatement these days, as the tech giant is facing antitrust probes around the...

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US DOJ Says Google Squelches Competition
US DOJ Says Google Squelches Competition
October 20, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The shoe dropped. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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U.S. Department of Justice Hits Google With Antitrust Lawsuit
U.S. Department of Justice Hits Google With Antitrust Lawsuit
October 20, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is filing an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google for reportedly monopolizing search and ad markets, according to a Wall...

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DOJ’s Delrahim: Antitrust Laws Apply To Big Tech
DOJ’s Delrahim: Antitrust Laws Apply To Big Tech
October 19, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim said in a televised interview on Monday (Oct. 19) that antitrust laws “clearly apply” to Big Tech...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Watchdogs Make ‘Big Tech Hit List’; France To Go Ahead With Digital Services Tax Plan
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Watchdogs Make ‘Big Tech Hit List’; France To Go Ahead...
October 19, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Here’s the latest news from Amazon and the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory watchdogs, trade organizations and politicians globally. Get...

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Google/Fitbit Merger Delay Gets Longer As EU And US Regulatory Picture Gets Murkier
Google/Fitbit Merger Delay Gets Longer As EU And US Regulatory Picture Gets Murkier
October 19, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

If regulators wring concessions from Big Tech – in a way that blunts at least some of Big Tech’s competitive advantages – isn’t that enough...

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Japan Ties Up With US, Europe To Legislate Big Tech
Japan Ties Up With US, Europe To Legislate Big Tech
October 19, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Japan is teaming up with the U.S. and Europe to develop tough new regulations to take on big tech, according to a Reuters report on...

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Today In Payments: Study Shows Americans’ Savings Drying Up; State AGs To Press Own Case Against Google
Today In Payments: Study Shows Americans’ Savings Drying Up; State AGs To Press Own Case...
October 16, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Americans are struggling as savings accounts run dry, and several states are preparing their own antitrust probe into Google. Plus, Amazon...

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