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European Parliament Pushes Tougher Laws Against Google, Amazon, Apple

European Parliament Pushes Tougher Laws Against Google, Amazon, Apple
European Parliament Pushes Tougher Laws Against Google, Amazon, Apple
December 06, 2018  |  Regulation

European lawmakers voted to spruce up legislation aimed at tech giants to put a stop to unfair business practices, according to a Reuters report. Get...

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France’s Finance Minister Wants EU-Wide Digital Tax By Year End
France’s Finance Minister Wants EU-Wide Digital Tax By Year End
November 06, 2018  |  Regulation

France is plowing ahead with its vision for a European Union-wide digital tax, with the country’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire saying he wants the tax...

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Five At Five: Apple Cuts Some iPhone Production
Five At Five: Apple Cuts Some iPhone Production
November 05, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest about Apple’s plans for iPhones...

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Looking Into What ‘Looking Into’ Tech Antitrust Activity Might Mean
Looking Into What ‘Looking Into’ Tech Antitrust Activity Might Mean
November 05, 2018  |  ANTITRUST

In antitrust we trust – or at least a “look into” antitrust? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Trump ‘Looking Into’ Big Tech Antitrust Activity
Trump ‘Looking Into’ Big Tech Antitrust Activity
November 05, 2018  |  Regulation

Driven by President Donald Trump, the federal government will continue to study the technology-heavy hitters in Silicon Valley to identify any potential antitrust violations. Get...

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UK Facing Pushback For Tax On Tech Companies’ Revenue
UK Facing Pushback For Tax On Tech Companies’ Revenue
October 31, 2018  |  International

The U.K. is facing pushback by lawmakers in the U.S. and lobbyists who contend a new tax on some of the world’s biggest internet companies...

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UK ‘Digital’ Tax To Hit Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook
UK ‘Digital’ Tax To Hit Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook
October 30, 2018  |  International

The U.K. is implementing a first-of-its-kind tax on locally generated revenue by large technology firms, including Google, Amazon and Facebook. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
September 14, 2018  |  Regulation

The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he might consider getting tougher on antitrust enforcement, which would have an impact on high-profile big...

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Facebook, Google, Publishers Go Head-To-Head Over ‘Digital Use’ Payments
Facebook, Google, Publishers Go Head-To-Head Over ‘Digital Use’ Payments
September 11, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Parliament is set to vote this week on copyright legislation that would make media internet platforms pay for the content that appears on...

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