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US AGs Prepare Probes Into Big Tech
US AGs Prepare Probes Into Big Tech
June 07, 2019  |  Regulation

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that state attorneys general are preparing to launch their own investigations into big tech companies like Facebook and Apple....

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Amazon Exec Says Company Is Ready For Scrutiny Over Market Power
Amazon Exec Says Company Is Ready For Scrutiny Over Market Power
June 06, 2019  |  Amazon

An Amazon executive has said the eCommerce giant welcomes a review of its business, as some are calling for the break-up of the company. “Substantial...

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DOJ, FTC Agree Over Jurisdiction Of Facebook, Google Oversight
DOJ, FTC Agree Over Jurisdiction Of Facebook, Google Oversight
June 03, 2019  |  Regulation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have come to an agreement over the jurisdiction of potential antitrust probes into Facebook...

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Apple Stock Drops Amid DOJ Antitrust Investigation News
Apple Stock Drops Amid DOJ Antitrust Investigation News
June 03, 2019  |  Markets

Apple stock was affected negatively on Monday (June 3) by news that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering an investigation into the tech giant,...

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Tech Giants’ Stocks Sink Amid Regulatory Probes
Tech Giants’ Stocks Sink Amid Regulatory Probes
June 03, 2019  |  Regulation

Shares in some tech giant companies fell on Monday (June 3) after news of potential oversight and antitrust investigations into the companies, according to a...

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DOJ To Open Google Antitrust Probe
DOJ To Open Google Antitrust Probe
June 02, 2019  |  Google

The Justice Department is gearing up to launch an investigation into Google to find out if it engaged in antitrust practices. Reuters, citing two sources...

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Amazon Could Face More Antitrust Scrutiny From FTC
Amazon Could Face More Antitrust Scrutiny From FTC
June 02, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon could be on tap to receive more antitrust scrutiny under an agreement by regulators in the U.S. According to a report in The Washington...

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Student Loan Scammer Settles With FTC For $11M
Student Loan Scammer Settles With FTC For $11M
May 31, 2019  |  Legal

The leader of a student loan debt relief scheme has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) charges that he stole $11 million...

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FTC Split Over Facebook Settlement Delays Decision
FTC Split Over Facebook Settlement Delays Decision
May 24, 2019  |  Facebook

With a reported split between the Democrats and Republicans on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an anticipated settlement between Facebook and federal regulators related to...

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