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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Google Faces Looming Chinese Antitrust Probe
Google Faces Looming Chinese Antitrust Probe
September 30, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Google’s global antitrust headaches are escalating. China is preparing to launch an investigation into whether Alphabet Inc.’s Google has used its hold over the Android...

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Report: Justice Department Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Could Come Next Week
Report: Justice Department Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Could Come Next Week
September 30, 2020  |  Google

Months of investigations into Google’s alleged violation of antitrust laws is expected to culminate in a lawsuit as early as next week, sources told Reuters....

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Study: Google Grows Market Share In Europe Despite Anti-Competition Order
Study: Google Grows Market Share In Europe Despite Anti-Competition Order
September 28, 2020  |  Google

Despite an order from the European Union’s antitrust watchdog to curb its anticompetitive practices, Google continues to boost its market power, according to Reuters, which...

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Today In Payments: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search; GoodRx IPO Shares Sell Above Target
Today In Payments: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search; GoodRx IPO Shares...
September 23, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the DOJ’s antitrust case against Google will focus on its power over internet searches, and GoodRx priced its stock at $33...

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European Union Extends Deadline For Google/Fitbit Merger Ruling To December
European Union Extends Deadline For Google/Fitbit Merger Ruling To December
September 23, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union’s antitrust regulators want more time to complete their investigation into Google’s planned $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit Inc., the San Francisco-based consumer electronics and fitness...

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Justice Department Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search
Justice Department Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search
September 23, 2020  |  Google

When the government’s case against Google reaches a courtroom, prosecutors will focus on the multinational technology conglomerate’s power over internet searches. But that decision could...

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Today In Payments: Americans Rush To Download WeChat App; DOJ, State AGs To Meet On Google Antitrust Suit
Today In Payments: Americans Rush To Download WeChat App; DOJ, State AGs To Meet On...
September 22, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. WeChat users are racing to download the app, and the Department of Justice will brief state attorneys general on their...

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Justice Department, State AGs To Meet On Antitrust Suit Against Google
Justice Department, State AGs To Meet On Antitrust Suit Against Google
September 22, 2020  |  Google

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is putting the finishing touches on its antitrust lawsuit against Google that could be filed as early as this...

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EU Considers Tougher Rules On Big Tech Firms
EU Considers Tougher Rules On Big Tech Firms
September 20, 2020  |  Europe

If the European Union (EU) gets its way, the 27-nation bloc will have the power to split or force the sale of giant technology companies...

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