June 25, 2024
Women Who Lack Transportation Are 17% Less Likely to Get...

When it comes to getting an accurate reading on your health, nothing can replace an in-person meeting with a healthcare professional. However, 10% of U.S. women are unable to make...

June 25, 2024
Italian Automaker Fined for Misleading ‘Made in Italy’ Claims on...

Italian competition regulators have levied a $6.4 million fine on DR Automobiles, a domestic car manufacturer, for allegedly marketing vehicles assembled from Chinese parts as “Made in Italy.” According to...

June 25, 2024
EU Accuses Microsoft of Antitrust Violations Over Teams and Office...

The European Union has leveled serious antitrust accusations against Microsoft, alleging that the tech giant engaged in “abusive” practices by bundling its Teams communication software with its popular Office productivity...

June 25, 2024
Trending: Banking-as-a-Service Upheaval Will Stabilize

One of the themes in PYMNTS’ monthly “What’s Next in Payments” series is that the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) model is under pressure right now. Synapse declared bankruptcy, while Evolve Bank and...

June 24, 2024
Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts

Uber has reportedly been locking out drivers from its app during periods of low demand over the past month in response to New York City’s minimum pay rule. Lyft is...

June 24, 2024
Walmart Doubles Down on Deal Days as Consumers Seek Sales...

Walmart is following up its just-finished summer savings event with another one weeks later, as the retailer looks to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day to capture consumers’ increased demand for...

June 24, 2024
EU Fines IFF €15.9M for Deleting WhatsApp Messages in Antitrust...

The European Commission has imposed a €15.9 million fine on International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and International Flavors & Fragrances IFF France SAS (together ‘IFF’) for obstructing a Commission inspection...

June 24, 2024
Balancing Act: Navigating Nuances in Labor Market Enforcement

In recent years, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have significantly ramped up enforcement efforts in labor markets.  This article delves into two...

June 24, 2024
Countervailing Powers: Voice vs. Exit in Remedying Labor Market Harms...

Antitrust analysis and policy have shown a recently renewed interest in labor market harms from mergers that substantially decrease labor market competition. Remedies for mergers that are not blocked have...