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Report: FTC to Continue Biden Administration’s Antitrust Probe of Microsoft
ANTITRUST // March 12, 2025

An antitrust probe of Microsoft that was launched in the last days of the Biden administration will reportedly continue under the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Visa Facing Merchant Class Action Case Amid DOJ Antitrust Action
VISA // October 02, 2024

Visa is facing a class action lawsuit from merchants connected to its debit network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

UK’s CMA Says Google’s Ad Tech Practices May Violate Competition Law
Google // September 06, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Friday (Sept. 6) that it has found that Google may have harmed competition by using its dominance in online display advertising to favor its own ad technology services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

As British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon AI Deals, Industry Braces for Impact
artificial intelligence // April 24, 2024

British antitrust authorities are soliciting opinions on the implications of partnerships between tech giants Microsoft and Amazon and smaller generative artificial intelligence (AI) model developers amid growing concerns about competition and innovation in the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Live Nation Loses Antitrust Case Brought by 33 States

April 15, 2026
Live Nation will continue to fight an antitrust case brought by a coalition of states after a jury ruled against the company Wednesday (April 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Report: FTC to Continue Biden Administration’s Antitrust Probe of Microsoft

March 12, 2025
An antitrust probe of Microsoft that was launched in the last days of the Biden administration will reportedly continue under the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Visa Facing Merchant Class Action Case Amid DOJ Antitrust Action

October 02, 2024
Visa is facing a class action lawsuit from merchants connected to its debit network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

UK’s CMA Says Google’s Ad Tech Practices May Violate Competition Law

September 06, 2024
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Friday (Sept. 6) that it has found that Google may have harmed competition by using its dominance in online display advertising to...