US Justice Department preparing to take on Big Tech
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Anti-trust investigations for everyone

The US Justice Department is moving “full-tilt” on its antitrust investigation of Google and other Big Tech platforms.

Qualcomm's antitrust lawsuit set aside by appeal courts
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Injuction quashed

A US appeals court reversed a lower court ruling against chip supplier Qualcomm in an antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission.

Russian watchdog barks at Apple
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Tuesday, 11 August 2020 12:18

Russian watchdog barks at Apple


Antitrust

Fruity cargo cult Apple appears to have angered the Russians with its control of the mobile apps market.

New York upgrades antitrust laws
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Thursday, 06 August 2020 10:36

New York upgrades antitrust laws


Could lock up big tech CEOS

New York state is introducing a bill that would make it easier to sue big tech companies for alleged abuses of their monopoly powers.

Google's Fitbit take over attracts antitrust watchdog
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You want watches we give you watchdogs

The European Commission announced it is launching an in-depth antitrust investigation into Google's $2.1 billion bid for Fitbit.

Big Tech companies wine and dine antitrust officials
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We want less rules

Big Tech companies are funding an expensive lobby group which has the sole aim of making sure they don’t have to deal with any expensive “rules” that normal businesses have to face.

Microsoft complains about Apple’s antitrust antics
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App store concerns

Microsoft President Brad Smith has been having a quiet chat with  US lawmakers about Apple anti-competitive behaviour around its app store.

Apple faces more monopoly allegations
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Tuesday, 16 June 2020 11:41

Apple faces more monopoly allegations


Can it ever change its spots?

Convicted monopolist Apple has been accused of being up to its old tricks after Japanese tech company Rakuten, best known for its TV streaming service, filed an anti-competition complaint against Apple with the European Commission.

EU hits Amazon with antitrust charges
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Friday, 12 June 2020 12:11

EU hits Amazon with antitrust charges


Mis-use of data

The European Union is preparing to file antitrust charges against Amazon over the e-commerce giant's treatment of third-party sellers on its site.

Broadcom tries to settle with the EU
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Monday, 27 April 2020 12:20

Broadcom tries to settle with the EU


EU asking around to see if it is a good idea

Chipmaker Broadcom has offered to settle an EU antitrust investigation into its exclusivity deals with TV and modem makers, antitrust regulators said.