| 单词 | antitrust |
| 例句 | Henry Waters Taft, a well- known antitrust lawyer and brother to President William Howard Taft, frequented the Greenbrier, and one day in the store, Katherine taught him Roman numerals. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Maybe you spend three years in Massachusetts, studying constitutional law and discussing the relative merits of exclusionary vertical agreements in antitrust cases. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z When Roosevelt brought an antitrust lawsuit against J. P. Morgan, a multimillionaire banker, Morgan was stunned. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Sidley & Austin was representing the chemical conglomerate Union Carbide in an antitrust trial involving the sale of one of its business holdings. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z In 1947, GM and a number of its allies in the scheme were indicted on federal antitrust charges. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z Many factors changed the mood, including the introduction of an income tax, World War I, a stock market plunge in 1893 and the antitrust bent of Theodore Roosevelt. Old money, new money: Beaux Arts style gets attention on HBO 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Tori , who works in financial antitrust regulation , thought he looked attractive. - The Washington Post Tuesday’s antitrust lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, is a sign that the administration is willing to make more aggressive cases against corporate giants in court. Justice Dept. Sues Penguin Random House Over Simon & Schuster Deal 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Hank Johnson, chairman of the House of Representatives antitrust subcommittee, wrote to the FCC on December 17 in support of the venture. Comcast-NBCU deal would create minority networks 2010-12-18T00:03:43Z He filed a $30 million antitrust lawsuit against the organization and lost. The Great Interview Magazine Caper 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z "Amazon has, time and again, wielded its clout in the industry ruthlessly, with little apparent regard for its relationships with authors or publishers or, for that matter, antitrust rules," said the Guild. US authors blame publishers for Wylie Amazon ebook deal 2010-07-27T14:55:00Z Campaign for antitrust action, as Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed. How Big Tech Built the Iron Cage 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z We know the Trump Administration isn’t going to be keen on antitrust laws, so the likelihood of this scenario changing is negligible. Can the news be saved?: 2017’s emerging media outlets face just as many challenges as old media 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z This trial is also significant because it marks one of the Biden's administration's first antitrust actions. Authors are celebrating a federal court's decision to block the merger of two mega-publishers 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The Justice Department’s focus on author earnings, rather than harm to consumers, marked a shift in how the government applies antitrust law. Judge Blocks a Merger of Big Publishers 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Gene Kimmelman, a former Justice Department antitrust official who now is president of public interest group Public Knowledge, agreed that Charter's acquisition of Time Warner Cable is much less likely to be blocked by regulators. Outlook for approval of Charter-Time Warner Cable deal appears favorable 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z As a young lawyer, he handled an antitrust case involving Clorox bleach in which he learned that all household bleach has the same formula. This Life: Take Back the Trash 2011-03-04T19:17:02Z As the head of the largest publisher in the country, Dohle oversaw the attempted acquisition of Simon & Schuster, a deal the Justice Department sued to stop on antitrust grounds. Penguin Random House CEO Steps Down 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Cohen explained that because Hudson was a major customer of AMI’s as its wholesale distributor, they had to go through lengthy reviews of supply contracts and antitrust issues. As a sale of the National Enquirer collapses, some wonder if the tabloid is too hot to handle 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z Highlands, as locals call it, was started in 1958 by the independent-minded Whip Jones, whose frequent sparring with the rival Aspen Skiing Company included a Supreme Court antitrust case that Jones won. In Aspen, a Maverick Mountain to Test One’s Mettle 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z The department was concerned that cooperation between Canadian and American growers might violate antitrust laws. Cranberry Growers Search for Ways to Share Their Bounty 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Mid-century laws and regulations had opened the American media landscape to independent studios; the 1948 Supreme Court antitrust case U.S. v. The Toxic Investor: A Legendary Indie-Film Company Turns to Crowdfunding 2013-02-27T15:15:25Z In the postwar era, even as they faced challenges from television, the antitrust division of the Justice Department and the demographic volatility of the audience, the studios conceived their mission in universal terms. Are the Movies Liberal? 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The inquiry is raising questions about how a notoriously cutthroat industry can make itself more efficient and sustainable without violating antitrust regulations aimed at preventing collusion. When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Shall we break down the monopolistic corporations as part of an effective antitrust policy? Notes From the Book Review Archives 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Klobuchar, the Democratic senator from Minnesota who has championed efforts to revamp antitrust law, explains why excessive concentrations of wealth are a threat to American democracy. 9 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Banning future airline mergers, allowing foreign carriers to compete on domestic routes and sunsetting controversial “code-sharing” antitrust immunity provisions that allow airlines to collude. More legroom? Fewer surprise fees? Wave of consumer-friendly legislation gives travelers new hope. 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Some antitrust experts say the outcome of the trial also raises questions about whether the Justice Department might decide to challenge another massive player in the book business: Amazon. Judge Blocks a Merger of Big Publishers 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission recently began exploring a new set of antitrust allegations against the company, sources told Reuters last week. Google goes Hollywood with 'The Internship' 2013-05-28T20:25:03Z “As a Swiftie and antitrust policy nerd, this hearing is my Olympics,” Shira Stein, a Washington correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, noted on Twitter. Closely watching the Ticketmaster hearing today: Swifties. 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The book is dedicated to his father, Bert, a crusading antitrust lawyer. A Trust Buster for the New ‘Knowledge Monopoly’ 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z That was one of its major concerns about Comcast Corp.'s effort to buy Time Warner Cable, a deal that fell apart last month amid antitrust and regulatory concerns. Outlook for approval of Charter-Time Warner Cable deal appears favorable 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Many industry experts agree that the acquisition won’t trigger antitrust protests from the Justice Department. Alaska Airlines wants to replace Southwest Airlines as California’s go-to airline 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Such is his influence that one half expects his competitors to file antitrust litigation against him. Books of The Times: ?The Quest? by Daniel Yergin - Review 2011-09-20T12:00:00Z Some antitrust experts said that any deal to sell Simon & Schuster to another Big Five publisher would likely face intense scrutiny from regulators. A Huge Merger’s Collapse Breaks a Pattern of Consolidation in Publishing 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Last year, Mr. Bezos was grilled by the House antitrust subcommittee. What, Exactly, Is Amazon Web Services? 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Rozelle originally had a deal with CBS in 1961, but it was voided by a federal judge due to antitrust laws. A look at the seminal broadcasting moves that define the NFL 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Brees is one of 10 plaintiffs in the antitrust lawsuit that players filed against the league. NFL players OK deal, ending lockout 2011-07-25T18:34:00Z The groom, 34, is a trial lawyer in the antitrust division of the Justice Department in Washington. Lindsay Chura, Matthew Mandelberg 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z These voices may grow stronger as the company remains under heightened scrutiny following the ruling and renewed antitrust allegations. Google Knows Me, Therefore I Am 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z “We look forward to working with the Biden administration on antitrust reform that gets to the root of the problems in the industry, whereas the proposed merger was just a symptom,” it said. Justice Dept. Sues Penguin Random House Over Simon & Schuster Deal 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Abramson and other frequent travelers say it needs to find a way to encourage competition, either by reducing barriers to airline start-ups or by reviewing airline alliances, which offer airlines antitrust immunity. The FAA funding bill may mean big changes for fliers — or none 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The deal is being reviewed by the federal government for antitrust considerations. 2010-01-21T14:11:00Z That may be difficult, however, since, in the United States, the publishing business is heavily regulated by federal statute and antitrust agreements. This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z “Congress will increasingly use its oversight powers to scrutinize the institutionalized antitrust violations being committed in the name of E. S.G.,” the Nov. 3 letter said. When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Cohn purportedly declined to pursue the president’s directive, although the Justice Department did file an antitrust case, which a judge rejected. Democratic National Committee rejects Fox News for debates, citing New Yorker article 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z Jordan didn’t seem particularly satisfied, but his time was up, and the baton was handed to Scanlon, who announced that she’d be getting back to questions about antitrust issues and leave the conspiracy theories behind. Perspective | Tech titans gave their House testimony virtually. But it was the congressmen who departed from reality. 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The company also lost a bid last year to buy Simon & Schuster, a large rival publishing house, a deal the government successfully sued to stop on antitrust grounds. Head of Penguin Random House Resigns 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z It was a crucial moment in movie history—the studios had been forced, in antitrust actions, to divest themselves of their movie theatres and to work with independent producers. Judy Garland’s Hollywood Unravelling, Through the Eyes of Her Husband and Producer Sid Luft 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z Antitrust experts said this was the kind of thicket that Justice officials must navigate as they reviewed the antitrust complaints. Live Nation Rules Music Ticketing, Some Say With Threats 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z The players, led by high-profile quarterback Tom Brady, filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL and its owners, who responded by imposing the lockout. NFL owners vote to ratify tentative deal 2011-07-21T23:51:06Z AT&T’s previous plan to buy T-Mobile, in 2011, was blocked on antitrust grounds by the Justice Department, but in March, the Federal Communications Commission approved its deal for Leap. Muve Music Service Is Said to Be Up for Sale by AT&T 2014-05-08T00:03:06Z “The target immediately moves over to Amazon,” said Barry Lynn, the executive director of the Open Markets Institute, an antitrust think tank. Judge Blocks a Merger of Big Publishers 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The administration is still interested in pursuing antitrust action, but they may find some roadblocks. Looking ahead: Top food and agriculture stories for 2023 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z "Ultimately it was an antitrust problem, and it was hard to identify divestitures that would address the central concerns," said Wall Street analyst Craig Moffett. Comcast will end bid for Time Warner Cable 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Europe’s competition commissioner is pursuing Google with antitrust charges. Growing up 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z The studios were also scrambling with the fallout from the Paramount 1948 antitrust decision, which had forced them out of the exhibition business. Movies: A Season of Movies About Movies 2011-12-04T03:43:05Z Also, the sheer volume of content and networks that a combined 21st Century Fox and Time Warner would own and the power that would give them over the production community would raise serious antitrust issues. Rupert Murdoch may not take no for an answer from Time Warner 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Congress is bringing the four top tech C.E.O.s to Washington next week for an antitrust inquiry. Elon Musk, Blasting Off in Domestic Bliss 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Last week, King County Superior Court Commissioner Henry Judson approved a temporary restraining order blocking Albertsons from paying a special dividend while the court determines if the payout violates state antitrust laws. Trump-appointed judge greenlights "unusual" $4 billion special dividend in mega supermarket merger 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z It also asked authorities to reconsider its antitrust exemptions given to international airline alliances. Calls grow louder for more effective airline regulation 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z The producers also filed an antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday against Ms. Taymor’s union. ?Spider-Man? Producers Sue Taymor for Breach 2012-01-17T23:34:03Z There is also the example of Margrethe Vestager, the Danish woman who is the EU Commissioner in charge of the antitrust portfolio. Donald Trump, the compulsive misogynist 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z The deal was held up because of antitrust concerns. Wine grape growers felt the squeeze in 2019, and 2020 looks no friendlier 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Some European competition authorities have started to consider how sustainability goals might fit within antitrust statutes. When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z But air carriers in code share agreements are also granted antitrust exemption by the government, which allows them to keep fares on certain routes higher and limit choices, critics claim. Whose flight is this, anyway? When ‘code sharing’ hurts, not helps, fliers 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z Hostility to government, popularized by Ronald Reagan, became an excuse for breaking unions, starving social programs and changing antitrust policy to concentrate financial power. Speaking Truth to Both the Right and the Left 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z Some analysts speculated that the ruling would put a damper on major mergers and acquisitions, making it unlikely that other big publishing houses would escape antitrust scrutiny if they acquired it. A Big Publishing Merger Was Blocked, but Brought the Industry Little Clarity 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Personal episodes mingle effectively with engaging disquisitions on, say, the dilution of antitrust law, the financialization of modern medicine and other arcane economic issues that rarely intrude so forcefully in the pages of literary fiction. Review | Ayad Akhtar’s play ‘Disgraced’ won a Pulitzer Prize. Now ‘Homeland Elegies’ shows what that success cost him. 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z The world's largest recording company still must sell other smaller labels to complete its obligations to antitrust authorities. Universal Music to sell Coldplay label to Warner 2013-02-07T18:35:11Z In November, the Justice Department opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation Entertainment focused on whether it had abused its power over the live music industry. The Cure Says Ticketmaster Will Issue Refunds After Fee Complaints 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z “We recognize the disruption and cost of just terminating without a proper transition period,” Delrahim told the antitrust panel of the Senate Judiciary Committee. U.S. agency considers how it might implement new music royalty rules 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Attached to a corkboard behind him were notecards with other topics for future exploration: “Amazon and antitrust”; “Stand Your Ground”; “Myanmar/Rohingya.” Can Hasan Minhaj Make Topical Comedy Work on Netflix? 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z But the antitrust division’s former chief counsel, Gene Kimmelman, said the Justice Department had been hampered in what it could do to create competition in an industry already so dominated by one company. Live Nation Rules Music Ticketing, Some Say With Threats 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z This past May, European Union antitrust regulators conducted dawn raids on several unnamed fashion houses, a move they described as “a preliminary investigative step into suspected anticompetitive practices.” When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z “Today’s result demonstrates our commitment to enforcing the antitrust laws aggressively against companies that fix prices,” said Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. StarKist ordered to pay $100M fine in tuna price-fixing scheme 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z The companies expect it to close by the end of the year or early next year, after getting antitrust approval. Motorola's Jha to get $66M in Google deal 2011-09-14T20:55:00Z On Wednesday, Dohle told Publishers Weekly that he does not expect any antitrust issues to arise, which is a shameful comment on the attentiveness of the country’s antitrust regulators. Perspective | Penguin Random House is buying Simon & Schuster. That’s bad for readers. 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z The government sued to stop the deal on antitrust grounds, saying it would diminish competition among the biggest houses and push down advances for some authors. A Trial Put Publishing’s Inner Workings on Display. What Did We Learn? 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Mitchell says if airlines lost their antitrust immunity, it might increase competition and lower fares. Perspective | In travel, what’s next for consumer-friendly legislation? 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z Escalating an acrimonious battle on Broadway, an association of commercial producers on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against the industry’s most powerful casting directors, accusing them of violating antitrust laws. Theater Producers Accuse Casting Directors of Forming Illegal Cartel 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z A history of antitrust policy may not sound like the most compelling raw material for a page turner. Amy Klobuchar on Breaking Up Giant Corporations 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z Their antitrust actions may grab headlines but don’t protect against more general consumer abuses — like those take-it-or-leave-it “terms and conditions” that are forced on customers. Perspective | Facebook is harming our society. Here’s a radical solution for reining it in. 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z The deal was already in peril after a federal judge last month blocked the sale from going forward on antitrust grounds. Deal to Merge Two Publishing Giants Is on the Verge of Collapse 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, with Christie potentially running for the White House in 2016, the NFL also has an interest in shaping the next president’s thinking on its antitrust exemptions and tax-exempt status. Chris Christie’s bromance with Jerry Jones could be his undoing 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Ms. Weinstein, 29, is an antitrust lawyer in Washington in the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission, working on enforcement actions against health care companies. Rebecca Weinstein, Brian Egan 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z Taxes were high, in some cases as high as 92 percent; a third of the nation’s workers were union members; vigilant antitrust policy tried to limit monopoly power. The Two Economists Who Fought Over How Free the Free Market Should Be 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, TWC’s lawyer hinted they might bring the matter to court in a different way: as a sort of antitrust case. Title Bout: Two Studios Go to War Over The Butler 2013-07-05T16:59:41Z Klobuchar, the senior senator from Minnesota, is the chair of the Senate subcommittee overseeing antitrust enforcement. 15 New Books to Watch For in April 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z After graduating from New York University Law School, he worked in the antitrust division of the Justice Department. Donald S. Engel, Persistent Contract Lawyer to the Stars, Dies at 84 2014-02-01T00:45:42Z As a candidate last year, Trump accused Bezos of buying The Post in 2013 to advocate on behalf of Amazon on issues such as sales taxes and antitrust enforcement. What’s a legitimate news outlet? A new face in the White House press pool raises questions. 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z To Austin Frerick, an Iowa antitrust expert and 2018 Congressional candidate, it’s this type of organizing that illuminates a political path to food systems change. A political movement for food systems change takes hold in the Midwest 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z The line between good intentions and potential antitrust violations gets fine, he said. When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The lawsuit will test whether the government can mount more antitrust cases targeting the effects of corporate concentration on how much workers — in this case, writers of major books — get paid. Will the Biggest Publisher in the United States Get Even Bigger? 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Her mother is a retired antitrust prosecutor for the Justice Department. Ariana Koblitz, Robert Nicolais 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Now, as antitrust regulators bear down on Google, it is often compared to Microsoft. 'Silicon Valley' Recap: How Will Pied Piper Be Any Different? 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z The same month, Lee said he would ensure that antitrust laws would be enforced under the proposed deal, the Wall Street Journal reported. As senators debate the Kroger-Albertsons merger, some grocery employees still aren't being paid 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Earlier this fall, the FTC issued its final policy as to how it would enforce antitrust law with regards to ACOs. FTC Commissioner: Accountable Care Organizations Will Likely Lead to 'Higher Costs and Lower Quality Health Care' 2011-11-21T23:24:34Z To show how busting up big businesses into smaller parts was once a veritable American tradition, he charts how antitrust law emerged in response to the grotesque inequality of the 19th-century Gilded Age. A Look at Competition in Business Urges Us to Think Small 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z The Transportation Department exempts airlines from U.S. antitrust laws, which allows them to establish code-sharing agreements to jointly operate flights. Perspective | In travel, what’s next for consumer-friendly legislation? 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z If nothing else, “Mr. Robot” is quite an argument for antitrust legislation. Best TV of 2015: The best scenes, one-liners, little details and single moments that defined the year 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z The Biden administration, however, challenged the deal on antitrust grounds, concerned, among other things, about the impact on some authors. Paramount Nears Announcement for Simon & Schuster Deal 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z "There is simply no antitrust risk here," he said. AMC Theatres buying Europe's Odeon & UCI in $663M deal 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z On the surface, the firm seems like something of an unconventional choice, since most of the cases it mentions on its website revolve around corporate issues, such as antitrust laws and insurance. A battle over jurors ends, and a trial looms for Bill Cosby 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Swift, whose upcoming "Eras" tour broke the record for most concert tickets ever sold in a single day, launching a presale so mismanaged, Ticketmaster became the subject of an antitrust investigation at the Justice Department? Why Taylor Swift could succeed as a director and what to expect from her first film 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z "This is the sort of thing that antitrust is particularly worried about," said Mark Lemley, a professor at Stanford Law School and an expert on antitrust law. U.S. steps up scrutiny of movie distribution 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z His lawyers recently sent a letter to the chain saying it is violating federal antitrust laws. Look Cinemas learns that it's deemed a threat 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z Yes, the NFL violated antitrust law by acting “to exclude competition within major league football.” And then there was the time Donald Trump bought a football team . . . 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google, demonstrated Silicon Valley’s proficiency at multitasking, shuttling between Brussels, where he met with European Commission antitrust regulators, and Paris, where he opened the U.S. France, for a Moment, Becomes Focus of Digital Optimism 2011-12-11T18:21:16Z The commission is the bloc’s executive arm in charge of drafting EU legislation, overseeing countries’ budgets, policing the EU free trade area and enforcing antitrust action. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z “You have a disgruntled competitor that is trying to explain their loss around the boogeyman that there were threats made that nobody can document,” said Daniel M. Wall, Live Nation’s antitrust lawyer. Live Nation Rules Music Ticketing, Some Say With Threats 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z “Maybe you spend three years in Massachusetts, studying constitutional law and discussing the relative merits of exclusionary vertical agreement in antitrust cases.” Isabel Wilkerson on Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ and the Great Migration 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z His nominee to lead the Justice Department’s antitrust division, Jonathan Kanter, is a lawyer who represented critics of the tech giants. Justice Dept. Sues Penguin Random House Over Simon & Schuster Deal 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z “There will be enough air and sunlight in this space for strong competitors to take root, grow and thrive,” said the country’s top antitrust regulator, Assistant Attorney General Christine A. Varney. Live Nation Rules Music Ticketing, Some Say With Threats 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z The Justice Department has separately been conducting an antitrust investigation of Live Nation. Ticketmaster Pauses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sale in France 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z “A history of antitrust policy may not sound like the most compelling raw material for a page turner,” Liaquat Ahamed writes in his review. 9 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Because De Beers controlled the world supply of rough diamonds, antitrust laws prohibited the company from doing business in the United States. How Americans Learned to Love Diamonds 2013-05-03T20:08:21Z They are using antitrust as one way to pressure them to temper or abandon such targets. When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z And while Paramount stands, the type of vertical integration it addressed is now recognized by antitrust law as an efficient way to do business rather than a threat to competition. The Toxic Investor: A Legendary Indie-Film Company Turns to Crowdfunding 2013-02-27T15:15:25Z Explaining the theory’s journey from heresy to orthodoxy, Wu is gently scathing: “Bork’s antitrust economics are easy.” A Look at Competition in Business Urges Us to Think Small 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z We consulted with some antitrust lawyers, and they told us about some ways Amazon was skirting the edge of antitrust violations. Authors United founder says Amazon’s control of the book industry is “about the same as Standard Oil’s when it was broken up” 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Two Brussels-based antitrust lawyers said that many of the topics discussed in those fashion industry documents would probably have caused concern among regulators. When Does Collaboration Become Collusion? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Such a move would likely ease, though hardly eliminate, the concerns of the Justice Department, which would review such a deal for any potential antitrust concerns. Is CNN worth more than analysts think? 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Failing that, “JMU is prepared to promptly file a lawsuit in the Western District of Virginia asserting that the bowl ban violates the antitrust and, potentially, other laws.” Virginia AG Miyares hires law firm to represent James Madison in bowl eligibility dispute 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z For Amazon, the move comes as the company ramps up enforcement on its return-to-office mandate and stares down an antitrust lawsuit brought by federal regulators. Longtime Seattle art school moving into Amazon building 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z In this position, he directed the state’s criminal appellate prosecution and oversaw initiatives against consumer fraud and antitrust issues. Robert Philibosian, L.A. County D.A. who oversaw McMartin Preschool case, dies at 83 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The House antitrust panel wants Biden administration prosecutors to target monopolies outside the tech sector, pressuring the Justice Department to extend its gaze to other industries. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Google is also facing an antitrust trial over the U.S. government’s allegations about its search dominance and is expected to have to defend itself at trial next year over its digital ads policies. Alphabet CEO, in Play store trial, acknowledges some materials not retained 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The move comes amid a series of defeats in other closely watched labor-related criminal antitrust cases in federal courts in Texas and elsewhere. US drops antitrust case over healthcare hiring agreements 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Tech deals around the world have recently attracted tougher antitrust regulatory scrutiny amid fears that some bigger companies may be acquiring rival start-ups to shut them down or boost their market power. Adobe faces EU antitrust warning over Figma deal, sources say 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z During his time as district attorney, Philibosian prosecuted civil cases regarding toxic waste disposal and environmental, consumer and antitrust law, as well as criminal matters. Robert Philibosian, L.A. County D.A. who oversaw McMartin Preschool case, dies at 83 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Rep. Thomas Massie, who leads the antitrust panel, said Tuesday that it is high time for President Biden’s antitrust enforcers to tackle airlines and the meat industry over Big Tech. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z In the two-month Google antitrust trial that is nearing its conclusion, one of those moments came in a brief exchange in October. How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Justice Department antitrust division head Jonathan Kanter has touted the labor antitrust cases despite the court setbacks, noting that judges have allowed such claims to proceed to trial. US drops antitrust case over healthcare hiring agreements 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Apple is set to challenge the European Union's decision to put all of the App Store into the bloc's new digital antitrust list, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. China's Didi posts first quarterly profit since 2021 as regulatory woes ease 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Even amid antitrust allegations, the rising cost to maintain a Prime membership and fears of a looming recession that still haven’t fully receded, Amazon Prime customers are mostly unwavering in their dedication to the service. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The Kentucky Republican said at a House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee meeting that his constituents do not care about Google’s alleged market power in online search and advertising. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The antitrust fight against Microsoft in the 1990s has loomed over the government’s showdown with Google. How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Group affiliate accused of unlawfully restricting employee mobility, marking a new setback in the government's push to apply criminal antitrust laws to labor markets. US drops antitrust case over healthcare hiring agreements 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Apple Inc is set to challenge the European Union's decision to put all of the App Store into the bloc's new digital antitrust list, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. SNAPSHOT Wall St inches up as traders digest Powell's comments, await more data 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In another prong of its antitrust lawsuit, the FTC accused Amazon of coercing sellers into signing up for the company’s advertising and fulfillment services — or risk losing prime placement on the digital storefront. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Massie’s remarks suggest House Republicans have no intention of rescuing the Justice Department’s efforts to crack down on Big Tech if its antitrust case against Google fails in federal court across town. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z In another echo of the Microsoft antitrust fight, contracts that Google signed with other tech companies to protect its business have emerged as a key part of the trial. How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Its tech crackdown has since expanded to include antitrust investigations into Apple’s payment platform and its App store as well as stricter scrutiny under new digital rules aimed at making competition fairer. Apple hits setback in dispute with European Union over tax case 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Exclusive: China makes largest US soy purchases in months -traders 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The FTC refiled its complaint in November with fewer redactions, revealing more details about Amazon’s business practices and the antitrust allegations. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Federal prosecutors’ civil lawsuit alleges Google’s dominance over online search violates antitrust law, and Google contends its power is a result of its success in competition. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z While cross-examining a witness for the Justice Department, John Schmidtlein, Google’s lead trial lawyer, tried to describe how this suit differed from the landmark antitrust case brought against Microsoft in the 1990s. How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Morning Bid: Drawing support from Wall Street, Fedspeak 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. US finds no major trade partners manipulated currencies 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z "Featuring lower prices and offering customers faster delivery is absolutely consistent with antitrust laws," he said. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z A ruling may not come down until early next year, but the Justice Department sounds optimistic about the case and its other antitrust lawsuit against Google alleging the company has an unlawful digital advertising monopoly. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The Microsoft antitrust case is also the lone example of the government’s embarking on — and winning — a sweeping suit against a tech giant for illegally protecting its monopoly. How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z On Monday, Epic Games, the company behind the hit game Fortnite, will appear in federal court in San Francisco to kick off a monthlong trial in its own antitrust lawsuit against Google. Another Google Antitrust Battle Reaches Court in Epic Games Case 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z He also was the top Republican on the House Judiciary’s antitrust subcommittee. Colorado Republican Ken Buck plans to challenge GOP’s direction under Trump as he leaves the House 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z “We have two cases, one of which succeeded on the summary judgment, the other that survived a motion to dismiss,” Mr. Kanter said of his department’s antitrust litigation against Google. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z “Microsoft is his legal road map,” said Andrew I. Gavel, an antitrust expert and law professor at Howard University. How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The simultaneous antitrust suits underscore how Google is playing defense on multiple fronts as regulators and competitors try to chip away at its influence over the internet. Another Google Antitrust Battle Reaches Court in Epic Games Case 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Buck formed an unlikely alliance with former Rep. David Cicilline when the Rhode Island Democrat was chairman of the antitrust panel. Colorado Republican Ken Buck plans to challenge GOP’s direction under Trump as he leaves the House 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z In antitrust cases the range of solutions may include forcing a company to sell an asset, such as a part of its business. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Some lawmakers are worried the Justice Department’s antitrust enforcers are missing other problems amid their pursuit of Google. House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z More antitrust lawsuits against the association and brokerages are awaiting trial, while federal regulators are looking to intervene as well. How the Real Estate Broker Business Could Change 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Both companies sought shortly after her taking the job to have her recuse herself from any antitrust investigations into its practices, indicating in filings at the time they did not view her as impartial. FTC Chair Lina Khan looks for allies and leads in Silicon Valley charm offensive 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z District Court in Manhattan because of the antitrust exemption and that decision was affirmed by the 2nd U.S. MLB settles lawsuits from minor league teams, avoids possible antitrust challenge at Supreme Court 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The jury found that the defendants “conspired to require home sellers to pay the broker representing the buyer of their homes in violation of federal antitrust law.” National Association of Realtors CEO stepping down, days after federal court judgment 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z “What has the assistant attorney general for the antitrust division done to rein in this blatant collusion among the most powerful financial institutions and companies in the world? Not much.” House antitrust panel wants Justice Department to crush monopolies beyond Big Tech 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Amazon executives allegedly destroyed two years of communications that the Federal Trade Commission requested as part of its antitrust investigation into the company, according to legal documents made public Thursday. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Google, a massive antitrust trial unfolding in a federal courtroom in Washington, D.C. Column: Google's dominance affects us all. Why is its trial being held in secret? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to review the decision in an attempt to overturn baseball’s antitrust exemption, created by a 1922 Supreme Court ruling. MLB settles lawsuits from minor league teams, avoids possible antitrust challenge at Supreme Court 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z In July, Politico reported that the Justice Department could file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and its unit Ticketmaster by the end of the year. US Justice department probes Live Nation's agreements with venues, artists -WSJ 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Selling Asiana's air cargo business and divesting routes to some European Union cities is a remedy prepared by Korean Air, South Korea's biggest carrier, to gain EU antitrust approval for acquiring its rival. Asiana Airlines board meets again to decide on sale of cargo unit 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z He serves on the House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust, commercial and administrative Law, and he also serves on the subcommittee on immigration and citizenship. Rep. Ken Buck announces he won’t run for reelection 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z It should be sufficient to say that the antitrust laws do not exist to punish a successful competitor or hold an umbrella over less-efficient rivals. Column: Google's dominance affects us all. Why is its trial being held in secret? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Supreme Court challenge to its antitrust exemption when it settled a federal lawsuit and two in New York State court filed by minor league teams who lost their big league affiliations. MLB settles lawsuits from minor league teams, avoids possible antitrust challenge at Supreme Court 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The verdict stated that the defendants “conspired to require home sellers to pay the broker representing the buyer of their homes in violation of federal antitrust law.” Real estate industry facing pushback to longstanding rules setting agent commissions on home sales 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Damages in that first case could be tripled under federal antitrust law to more than $5.3 billion. Shares of Elliman, other realtors fall after $1.78 billion broker commission verdict 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z District Judge William Young in an antitrust lawsuit the Justice Department filed in March that argues a combined airline would harm discount consumers by increasing fares and reducing flight options. Spirit Airlines CEO defends JetBlue merger in US antitrust trial 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The experience of Microsoft, the last big tech company to face an antitrust prosecution of this magnitude, illustrates what a boon the secrecy is for Alphabet. Column: Google's dominance affects us all. Why is its trial being held in secret? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Epic is seeking an injunction to bar alleged violations of U.S. antitrust law. Alphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The jury award will be automatically tripled under U.S. antitrust law to more than $5.3 billion, said Michael Ketchmark, the lead lawyer for the plaintiffs. Jury hits National Association of Realtors, real estate companies with $1.8 bln in damages 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z JetBlue isn’t exactly the sort of behemoth that comes to mind when imagining a defendant in an antitrust case. Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Another federal judge in Boston later found in May that alliance violated U.S. antitrust law. Spirit Airlines CEO defends JetBlue merger in US antitrust trial 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z “It should be sufficient to say that the antitrust laws do not exist to punish a successful competitor or hold an umbrella over less-efficient rivals.” Column: Google's dominance affects us all. Why is its trial being held in secret? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Google also recently settled related antitrust claims from U.S. states and consumers for undisclosed terms. Alphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The department's case is part of a broader push by the Biden administration to aggressively step up antitrust enforcement, an initiative that has had mixed results in court. US seeks to block JetBlue, Spirit Airlines merger at trial 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z To encourage innovation and bolster competition, the White House will request that the F.T.C. step up its role as the watchdog on consumer protection and antitrust violations. Biden to Issue First Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Systems 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Christie said ultimately JetBlue eased Spirit's concerns after agreeing to sell off Spirit's gates and slots at certain airports in New York City, Boston, Newark and Fort Lauderdale in hopes of easing antitrust regulators' concerns. Spirit Airlines CEO defends JetBlue merger in US antitrust trial 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z There are also concerns about potential antitrust issues, with Chinese regulators posing a big hurdle. Western Digital's stop-start merger talks with Japan's Kioxia stall -sources 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Google is separately facing U.S. and state antitrust allegations in other U.S. courts over its advertising technology business and its dominance in the web search industry. Alphabet, Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Northeast partnership with American Airlines violated antitrust law. US seeks to block JetBlue, Spirit Airlines merger at trial 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z In July, Temu filed its own lawsuit in Boston federal court, accusing Shein of violating U.S. antitrust law in its dealings with clothing manufacturers. Low-cost e-commerce rivals Shein and Temu shelve US court cases 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The Justice Department has spent weeks arguing in a federal antitrust trial that Google has built an impenetrable barrier around its search business with strong-arm tactics and multibillion-dollar deals. Google Search Boss Says Company Invests to Avoid Becoming ‘Roadkill’ 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Prabhakar Raghavan, Google’s senior vice president for knowledge and information products, testified for the tech giant as it defends itself in the biggest antitrust trial in the last 25 years. Grandpa Google? Tech giant begins antitrust defense by poking fun at its status among youth 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Raghavan testified at the ongoing antitrust trial in the suit brought by the U.S. Google executive testifies innovation key to avoid becoming 'next road kill' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The Justice Department’s antitrust case against the company resumes on Wednesday, with the internet giant scheduled to begin its defense shortly. Long on Hype, A.I. Is No Guarantee for Profits 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The deal is seen as an important test case of whether EU antitrust regulators will relax their tough approach towards mergers that shrink the number of mobile players in a country from four to three. Exclusive: Orange/MasMovil pick Digi to buy assets being sold to address EU concerns - sources 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z A number of deals in technology and consumer sectors have come under regulatory scanner for their potential role of reducing competition in violation of antitrust laws. Campbell's closing of $2.33 bln Sovos deal pushed to 2024 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Google is also facing a similar antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department in Alexandria, Virginia, over its advertising technology. Grandpa Google? Tech giant begins antitrust defense by poking fun at its status among youth 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The decision follows similar moves by antitrust regulators in the European Union, the United States and others. Japan launches antimonopoly probe into Google's search dominance 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Such a deal may be complex, however, involving spin-offs and antitrust concerns, Bond said. CME in 'strongest position' for deals, CEO says, despite rising competition 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z With Google, “you are more listening to them tell you what to do as opposed to” a real partnership, Hurst testified Thursday as part of the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against the search giant. Expedia’s ex-COO says ad fees jumped after Google remade search 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Coffey’s group is leading the push for the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, a temporary antitrust exemption that would allow news organizations to collectively bargain compensation agreements with Google and Facebook. Despite Congress’ dysfunction, support grows for local news bills | Brier Dudley 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The Justice Department, which is conducting an antitrust review, recommended that clause be removed. Phil Mickelson claims more players want to jump to Saudi-backed LIV Golf 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Google called its first witness on Wednesday in a once-in-a-generation U.S. antitrust trial, putting on the witness stand an executive who detailed the vast effort the company puts into ensuring search quality. Google executive defends search quality in US antitrust trial 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z If confirmed by the Senate, as expected, adding the two Republicans will not change the balance of power at the five-member FTC, which also enforces antitrust law. U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Rising interest rates, antitrust scrutiny and an uncertain economic and geopolitical outlook have diminished companies' appetite to strike deals. Morgan Stanley profit beats on wealth management strength 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Federal courts are listening to athletes’ antitrust challenges to the NCAA, and the National Labor Relations Board is considering their right to organize and bargain collectively. Opinion: The Pac-12 is the 'Conference of Champions.' Don't let it disappear 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Microsoft acquired gaming giant Activision Blizzard on Friday, closing the biggest deal in video game history after more than a year of close scrutiny from antitrust officials around the world. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in $69 billion gaming deal 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Google, which it has accused of breaking antitrust law with the tactics it used to dominate online search and some aspects of advertising. Five things to know about the Google antitrust trial as it hits halfway mark 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Now, the order to unwind the deal “restores competition in the development of early cancer detection tests,” EU antitrust Commissioner Didier Reynders said. EU orders biotech giant Illumina to unwind $7.1 billion purchase of cancer-screening company Grail 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The FTC, which enforces antitrust law in the United States, first filed a complaint in March 2021 to stop Illumina's bid for its former subsidiary, Grail. Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail if it loses US or EU court appeal 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Woods said he does not anticipate antitrust hurdles and did not say who will run Exxon's expanded shale operation. Exxon secures lead in top US oilfield with $60 billion buy of shale rival Pioneer 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Heather told The Washington Times he doesn’t know whether the federal watchdogs will take up his request but he thinks investigations are necessary to ensure proper oversight of the federal government’s antitrust officers. Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Still, antitrust experts told Reuters last week that Exxon and Pioneer stood a good chance of completing their deal, even though they would face heavy scrutiny. Exxon secures lead in top US oilfield with $60 billion buy of shale rival Pioneer 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Companies almost invariably play by the rules and wait to complete an acquisition or merger until antitrust authorities have cleared it, according to the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm and top antitrust enforcer. EU orders biotech giant Illumina to unwind $7.1 billion purchase of cancer-screening company Grail 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z NAR faces two antitrust lawsuits targeting the organization’s broker payment requirements. Zillow, Windermere stick with scandal-rocked national Realtor group 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z In the 1970s, he backed efforts to use antitrust legislation against the television networks, which Nixon and his supporters perceived as biased against Republicans. Kevin Phillips, strategist who forecast rising Republican power, dies at 82 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited antitrust case is the agency’s most aggressive move yet to tame the market power of Amazon, a company that’s become synonymous with online shopping and fast deliveries. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Some of those changes have been facilitated by the abolishment of long-held antitrust restrictions governing movie distribution. ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The Google antitrust case is the biggest since then. Won’t someone think of the Bing!? Microsoft laughably accuses Google of monopoly 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The White House would struggle to thwart the acquisition, antitrust lawyers and experts said last week. Exxon-Pioneer tie up could squeeze US shale oil suppliers, pipelines 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The allegations follow a three-year investigation by Mexico's antitrust regulator, Cofece, and the company now has 45 days to provide arguments and evidence in its defense. Walmart's Mexico unit to face anti-trust panel after three-year investigation 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Two years ago, Khan was tapped to lead the FTC by President Joe Biden, whose administration has taken a tougher stance on antitrust enforcement. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z “Innovation had effectively been stunted,” says Makan Delrahim, the former antitrust chief at the Justice Department who proposed ending the consent decrees. ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z An attorney for plaintiffs in the antitrust case told Inman, the real estate news site, which first reported the shift, that the change amounted to “a stunning admission of guilt.” More brokerages join Seattle’s Redfin in leaving powerful Realtor group 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z "This isn't a refinery deal or a retail deal, which are usually the main drivers of antitrust risk. Those are the deals where we see problems," Barlow said. Analysis: US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Yet antitrust actions carry unintended and unpredictable consequences. A prime battle: Amazon faces an antitrust crusader 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The District of Columbia also tried to sue Amazon on antitrust grounds before, but its lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge last year. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The FTC's antitrust lawsuit had raised concerns over increased oversight on mergers and acquisitions in a sector that often turns to consolidation to power future growth as patents on older treatments expire. Amgen completes $27.8 billion Horizon deal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan said at an agency roundtable event that her agency will use all of its authorities to enforce antitrust and consumer fraud laws against AI makers. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The antitrust experts agreed that, while Exxon and Pioneer stood a good chance of completing their deal, they would face a long antitrust review because of the controversy it will attract. Analysis: US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z One of her remedies was to restore traditional antitrust enforcement. A prime battle: Amazon faces an antitrust crusader 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z That case was brought by the Department of Justice and marks the biggest U.S. antitrust trial since regulators went after Microsoft and its dominance of personal computer software a quarter century ago. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z European Union antitrust regulators have commissioned a study into mobile ecosystems to help them counter any pushback from Apple and Alphabet's Google in complying with new tech rules. Oil dives 4% as US data shows weak demand for gasoline 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z European Union antitrust regulators have commissioned a study into mobile ecosystems to help them counter any pushback from Apple and Alphabet's Google in complying with new tech rules. World's biggest bond markets hit by wave of selling, then bounce 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The government eventually won the antitrust equivalent of a guilty verdict. Microsoft the victim? Puh-lease 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Looking back, antitrust enforcement in America has several important milestones. A prime battle: Amazon faces an antitrust crusader 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z British media regulator Ofcom will this week push for an antitrust investigation into Amazon and Microsoft's dominance of the UK's cloud computing market, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Meta Oversight Board to open case on manipulated video of US President Biden 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z British media regulator Ofcom will this week push for an antitrust investigation into Amazon and Microsoft's dominance of the UK's cloud computing market, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Exclusive: UK regulator to push for probe into Amazon, Microsoft cloud dominance 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z EU antitrust regulators have not opened a formal investigation into chips used for artificial intelligence, the European Commission said on Monday, days after the French competition authority raided Nvidia for alleged anti-competitive practices. Apple enforces new check on apps in China as Beijing tightens oversight 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z That’s 10 times more than back when they got dinged with their own antitrust violations. Microsoft the victim? Puh-lease 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z EU antitrust regulators have not opened a formal investigation into chips used for artificial intelligence, the European Commission said on Monday, days after the French competition authority raided Nvidia for alleged anti-competitive practices. Meta floats $14 a month ad-free plan for Instagram, Facebook in EU - WSJ 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The organization is currently the subject of multiple lawsuits that claim its policies violate antitrust laws and inflate the fees that home sellers must pay to their buyers’ agents. Seattle-based Redfin leaves powerful, scandal-rocked Realtor group 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Seattle-based Zillow won a federal court case against a real estate startup Friday, defeating claims that it violated antitrust and consumer protection laws when it separated certain listings on its website. Seattle-based Zillow defeats antitrust lawsuit 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Nadella testified in a packed Washington, D.C., courtroom as part of the government’s landmark antitrust trial against Google’s parent company, Alphabet. Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z At the trial - the first major antitrust case brought by the U.S. Microsoft CEO calls Google mobile search argument 'bogus' 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z A U.S. antitrust lawsuit filed this week against Amazon created a “new line of worry in the megacap space,” said Rick Meckler, partner at Cherry Lane Investments in New Jersey. Wall St Week Ahead US stock market’s powerhouses tested by soaring bond yields 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z In 2017, the European Commission fined the company 2.42 billion euros for breaching European Union antitrust rules and giving an illegal advantage to Google Shopping, by promoting it in search results and demoting competing services. How one big antitrust case could change the internet forever | Opinion 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z A federal judge in August dismissed Rex’s antitrust claims, finding that Rex failed to show a conspiracy between Zillow and NAR. Seattle-based Zillow defeats antitrust lawsuit 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Nadella was called to the witness stand as the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in the past quarter-century moved into its fourth week of testimony before U.S. Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Last month, EU regulators said that the U.S. chipmaker would have to seek antitrust approval for the planned takeover, while Politico reported that the U.S. UK's CMA says examining Qualcomm's buyout of Israel's Autotalks 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Investors from abroad "are sophisticated, well-advised parties and they would be dealing with antitrust agencies in multiple jurisdictions", she said. Australia's antitrust regulator pushes back against concerns after 3 big deals blocked 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z In January, the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the technology giant monopolized the lucrative space of digital advertising. How one big antitrust case could change the internet forever | Opinion 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Department of Justice on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against data company Agri Stats, alleging that its weekly reports on meat pricing and sales have enabled anticompetitive practices in the chicken, pork, and turkey industries. US DOJ files meat industry antitrust case against Agri Stats 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google centers on deals the company struck with Apple and other device makers to use Google’s search engine. Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to strike down an order requiring changes to its App Store rules stemming from the antitrust case. Epic Games is laying off roughly 900 employees - Bloomberg News 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to strike down an order requiring changes to its App Store rules stemming from an antitrust case brought by "Fortnite" owner Epic Games. Apple asks US Supreme Court to strike down Epic Games order 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Amazon uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. Column: The FTC is right about Amazon's monopolistic practices, but struggles with what to do about them 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to review the antitrust case it brought against Apple, hoping to reverse lower court rulings that have found the iPhone maker has not violated antitrust laws. Epic Games asks US Supreme Court to review Apple antitrust case 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z In an ironic twist, the constraints and distractions posed by the government’s antitrust case against Microsoft helped provide a springboard for Google to turn its search engine into a dominant force. Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z District Judge ordered a breakup of the company over antitrust claims but appellate judges rejected it. Amazon antitrust lawsuit: Here's how US regulators break up other monopoly powers 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The case is being closely watched as a real-life test of the legal theories Khan outlined in a 2017 research paper on Amazon that challenged the fundamentals of antitrust policy. What to Watch as Lina Khan Finally Takes on Amazon 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the online retailer. Futures snap back after previous session's mauling 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z In 2021, a trial court ruled Apple’s App Store does not break antitrust laws. Epic Games asks US Supreme Court to review Apple antitrust case 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Amazon's argument, said antitrust scholar Tom Cotter of the University of Minnesota Law School, will be "We provide consumers with access to a wide variety of goods at affordable prices quickly." FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Supreme Court ruled in a landmark antitrust case, also known as "Paramount case" or the "Hollywood antitrust case," that film studios could not legally own their own theaters, hitting the vertical integration of companies. Amazon antitrust lawsuit: Here's how US regulators break up other monopoly powers 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Amazon tumbled 4% after the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against it. Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street retreat deepens 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The decision has been a lightning rod for consumer outrage at Qantas, which sells three-fifths of all Australian domestic airline tickets, because it limited competition that might have pushed fares lower, according to antitrust experts. Australia's Qantas chairman says shareholders want him despite turmoil 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to clarify several complex areas of antitrust law. Epic Games asks US Supreme Court to review Apple antitrust case 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The private antitrust cases offer an early window into some of the legal arguments Amazon could be expected to make to challenge the FTC's lawsuit. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Edwards Lifesciences is working with EU antitrust regulators after they raided one of its facilities in an EU country a week ago, the U.S. medical device maker said on Tuesday. Tesla working on 'gigacasting' tech to mould underbody in one piece -report 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Edwards Lifesciences is working with EU antitrust regulators after they raided one of its facilities in an EU country a week ago, the U.S. medical device maker said on Tuesday. Wells Fargo teams with PE firm Centerbridge for $5 bln lending fund 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Edwards Lifesciences is working with EU antitrust regulators after they raided one of its facilities in an EU country a week ago, the U.S. medical device maker said on Tuesday. PwC Australia external review assails 'whatever it takes' culture 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission filed a long awaited antitrust lawsuit against the online retailer. Wall St pounded as investors grapple with higher rates 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Generally speaking, U.S. judges are "wary of using antitrust law to punish low-pricing behavior," said antitrust scholar Sean Sullivan of the University of Iowa's law school. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The FTC's long-awaited antitrust lawsuit asks a court to consider forcing the online retailer to sell assets as the government accuses Big Tech of monopolizing the most lucrative parts of the internet. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z On Tuesday it rejected the antitrust lawsuit, saying Amazon has helped to spur competition and innovation across the retail industry. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "This is one of the most important antitrust cases in U.S. history." FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z A Covington spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment on whether the firm is defending Amazon in the FTC antitrust case. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In other antitrust trials, the court first establishes that the company broke the law and then, if needed, discusses how to remedy that. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The antitrust lawsuit accused Amazon of blocking competition by using coercive and anti-discounting strategies designed to kill others in the online trade marketplace. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In 2017, Khan wrote an influential academic article arguing the company's structure and practices posed anticompetitive concerns and had escaped antitrust scrutiny. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "Seldom in the history of U.S. antitrust law has one case had the potential to do so much good for so many people," noted John Newman, deputy director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition. FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Paul Weiss secured the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit brought by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Structural relief in antitrust jargon generally means a company sells an asset, such as a part of its business. US sues Amazon.com in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Internet Accountability Project president Mike Davis said the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit was a crucial step needed to rein in Big Tech monopolies such as Amazon. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "With its missionary zeal for consumers, Amazon has marched toward monopoly by singing the tune of contemporary antitrust," Khan, then 29, wrote in the Yale Law Journal. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In a court filing last month, Google argued that it needed its privacy in an antitrust trial that would spotlight its dominance in online search. ‘Unprecedented’ Secrecy in Google Trial as Tech Giants Push to Limit Disclosures 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Hodges, a former managing partner of the Washington-headquartered firm, is also representing Amazon in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit by California's attorney general accusing the company of forcing artificially high prices on consumers. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in May the airlines' "Northeast Alliance" that allowed the two carriers to coordinate flights and pool revenue violated antitrust law. American Airlines appeals court ruling halting JetBlue alliance 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The bid to toss Paul Weiss is the latest flashpoint over ethics in the litigation, one of two U.S. cases accusing Google of antitrust violations. Yelp wants Google's lawyers tossed from US antitrust case 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Six years later, Khan, who became the FTC's chair in 2021, is leading the agency's antitrust charge against the online retailer. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "In this area of antitrust, I will tell you, it has been completely bipartisan except for maybe one or two bills." Sen. Amy Klobuchar on drug reform: Big Pharma "spent hundreds of millions — and the public won" 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Williams & Connolly is also a lead defense firm in another major antitrust case targeting Big Tech. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The regulatory agency is expected to sue Amazon for antitrust violations next week — marking the FTC’s fourth action against the company this year — according to reports from Bloomberg and Politico. Something new is coming to Amazon Prime Video — ads, or a $2.99 fee 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The commission, the 27-nation bloc’s top antitrust watchdog, accused Intel of abusing its dominant position in the global market for x86 microprocessors with a strategy to exclude rivals by using rebates and sales restrictions. EU hits Intel with $400 million antitrust fine in long-running computer chip case 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The agency enforces antitrust law, and the lawsuit was seen as the first litigated case over a private equity firm's consolidation strategy. US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z I tried to make it accessible in telling stories about the game monopoly and the like, because antitrust is a huge deal. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on drug reform: Big Pharma "spent hundreds of millions — and the public won" 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Google broke US antitrust law, was meant to support the U.S. government's argument that Google's big pockets were used to illegally hold back its smaller rivals. DuckDuckGo says market share constrained by rival Google's huge wallet 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Most of the Federal Trade Commission's consumer-protection workers would be furloughed, as would half of its antitrust employees. US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Some analysts said the overlap in the security business could invite antitrust scrutiny, but Cisco said it was not concerned about the deal facing major regulatory hurdles. Cisco to buy cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The deal is the largest ever announced by Cisco, a longtime buyer of smaller tech companies, and suggests the company is willing to test antitrust officials’ growing opposition to big-ticket mergers and acquisitions. Cisco to Buy Splunk, a Software Company, for $28 Billion 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The freedom to buy and sell goods and succeed on your own merit has long been at the core of American antitrust policy. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on drug reform: Big Pharma "spent hundreds of millions — and the public won" 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The FTC is expected to file a lawsuit against Amazon later this month after the company did not offer concessions to settle antitrust claims, the Wall Street Journal reported. Amazon drops planned merchant fee as FTC lawsuit looms - Bloomberg News 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z If confirmed by the Senate, as expected, the two Republicans will not change the balance of power at the five-member FTC, which also enforces antitrust law. FTC nominees vow to combat deceptive AI practices 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The union also sued the agencies, calling the potential move a conflict of interest and a violation of antitrust law. As writers and studios resume negotiations, here are the key players in the Hollywood strikes 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided a cardiovascular medical device company in an EU country on concerns that the company may have abused its market power in breach of the bloc's antitrust rules. Textron announces option to sell up to 1,500 Cessna Citation aircraft to NetJets 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z But more important, a century before antitrust laws were even considered, the freedom to participate in a competitive market was a central guiding tenet of the American economy. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on drug reform: Big Pharma "spent hundreds of millions — and the public won" 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The reported turnaround in Amazon's plans comes when the e-commerce giant is facing a potential antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Amazon drops planned merchant fee as FTC lawsuit looms - Bloomberg News 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided a cardiovascular medical device company in an EU country on concerns that the company may have abused its market power in breach of the bloc's antitrust rules. Cheerios maker General Mills beats quarterly sales, profit estimates on higher prices 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided a cardiovascular medical device company in an EU country on concerns that the company may have abused its market power in breach of the bloc's antitrust rules. Coty boosts core sales forecast as price hikes, strong beauty demand help 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Commission lawyer Fernando Castillo de la Torre dismissed Google's arguments, saying the company had used its algorithms to unfairly favour its price comparison shopping service, in breach of EU antitrust laws. Google in last ditch effort to overturn $2.6 bln EU antitrust fine 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z So why is it that, in the past, you've seen support from conservatives on antitrust? Sen. Amy Klobuchar on drug reform: Big Pharma "spent hundreds of millions — and the public won" 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z In the biggest U.S. antitrust case in a quarter century, the U.S Justice Department is alleging Google has created its lucrative search monopoly by abusing its power to stifle competition and innovation. Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The proposed amendment will drop the so-called efficiencies defense provision, giving Canada's antitrust regulator - the Competition Bureau - the power to block deals it deems as increasing market concentration, irrespective of any cost efficiencies. Analysis: Stricter merger laws unlikely to cool Canada's surging food prices 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The antitrust fight could change the future of the internet, now dominated by four giants that have been under scrutiny from Congress and antitrust enforcers since the Trump administration. Verizon executive testifies Google search always pre-installed on mobile phones 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The antitrust fight has major implications for Big Tech, which has spent years being scrutinized by Congress and antitrust enforcers. Verizon executive kicks off week two of US v Google antitrust trial 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Some of these tech suits started under Macon Delrahim, who was head of antitrust under Trump. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on drug reform: Big Pharma "spent hundreds of millions — and the public won" 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z District Judge Leonie Brinkema on Friday declined to order a Justice Department official to stay out of the government’s advertising antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google but said the department “should think about it.” US judge will not order DOJ official to exit Google advertising case 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z They accused administration officials of coercing platforms to take down content under the threat of possible antitrust actions or changes to federal law shielding them from lawsuits over their users’ posts. Supreme Court pauses order curbing Biden administration efforts to block social media posts 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The government argues that this antitrust trial, the biggest in decades, will determine the future of the internet. Google gives a glimpse of its defense in once-in-a-generation antitrust trial 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Early in the trial, antitrust celebrities like Tim Wu, a former Biden competition advisor, packed the courtroom along with officials from companies that have accused Google of seeking to squash them. Verizon executive kicks off week two of US v Google antitrust trial 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z That group saw at least seven of its members — including five of the eight founding signatories — flee after Republican AGs warned the alliance that it could be subverting U.S. antitrust laws. Red states seek to break up major climate finance group 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z In November 2021, Google asked the Justice Department to consider requiring Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust, to recuse himself because of his work for a long list of Google critics. US judge will not order DOJ official to exit Google advertising case 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z If confirmed by the Senate, the two Republicans will not change the balance of power at the FTC, which enforces antitrust law and rules against deceptive advertising. US Senate committee to consider Biden’s Republican nominees to FTC 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Justice Department pressed ahead with its antitrust case against Google Wednesday, questioning a former employee of the search engine giant about deals he helped negotiate with phone companies in the 2000s. Justice Department pushes ahead with antitrust case against Google, questions ex-employee on deals 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Alphabet, meanwhile, fell 1.2% as an antitrust trial against Google opened in a federal courthouse. Stock market today: Asian shares slide after tech, rising oil prices drag Wall St lower 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z "They knew these agreements crossed antitrust lines," he said. Google says in US antitrust trial it can be replaced with 'a few easy clicks' 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Google is fighting a 2020 antitrust lawsuit filed by the United States which accuses the company of using illegal means to stay on top in search. US judge will not order DOJ official to exit Google advertising case 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z An antitrust trial against Google’s parent company got underway challenging its dominance of internet search. WestRock, Exxon Mobil and GoDaddy rise; Oracle falls, Tuesday, 9/12/2023 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Justice Department filed its antitrust lawsuit against the company nearly three years ago during the Trump administration, alleging Google has used its internet search dominance to gain an unfair advantage against competitors. Justice Department pushes ahead with antitrust case against Google, questions ex-employee on deals 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z In the first, Judge Amit Mehta will decide if Google has broken antitrust law in how it manages search and search advertising. US takes on Google in much-anticipated antitrust trial 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z However, the EU antitrust watchdog has since emailed companies to ask for feedback, the sources told Reuters. Exclusive: EU regulators seek views on Microsoft remedies for UK watchdog 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z It will need antitrust approval in the U.S. and the European Union. Smurfit Kappa, WestRock combining to create a global packaging company with a value of almost $20B 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Justice Department filed its antitrust lawsuit against Google nearly three years ago during the Trump administration, charging that the company has used its internet search dominance to gain an unfair advantage against competitors. It’s Google versus the US in the biggest antitrust trial in decades 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Google could be hobbled if the antitrust trial culminates in concessions that undercut its power. Google’s dominance of internet search faces major challenge in legal showdown with U.S. regulators 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z “It would be difficult to overstate the importance of this case, particularly for monopolies and companies with significant market share,” antitrust lawyer Luke Hasskamp told Reuters. Google's rivals get day in court as momentous US antitrust trial begins 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The Justice Department argues in a federal antitrust suit that Google is a dominant tech company that has abused its market power to bully industry partners, protect its monopoly and thwart competition. Microsoft, Google and Antitrust: Similar Legal Theories in a Different Era 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Kroger said on Friday that it planned to divest more than 400 stores, primarily in Western states, in an effort to assuage concerns from antitrust regulators. Kroger Agrees to Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z They include temporary federal interventions, to help sustain newspapers while new business models emerge, and antitrust reforms and enforcement to address unfair competition in the digital marketplace and give publishers a better chance to succeed. Tales from the press room: Readers respond to publisher’s plea | Brier Dudley 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z That’s what happened to Microsoft after its antitrust showdown with the Justice Department: Distracted, the software giant struggled to adapt to the impact of internet search and smartphones. Google’s dominance of internet search faces major challenge in legal showdown with U.S. regulators 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Judge Mehta will decide if Google has broken antitrust law in this first trial, and, if so, what should be done. Google's rivals get day in court as momentous US antitrust trial begins 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z It is seeking three times the amount of the alleged overcharge, which is permitted under the federal Sherman Act antitrust law. Bristol Myers accused of illegal tactics to keep Pomalyst monopoly in lawsuit 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Google still faces several major antitrust lawsuits filed by the Department of Justice and other government agencies across the U.S. focused on alleged search-related and advertising market monopolistic behavior. Google reaches tentative settlement with 36 states and DC over alleged app store monopoly 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Play Store had violated U.S. federal antitrust rules by overcharging customers, according to a court filing. US offshore wind projects seek looser subsidy rules in fight for survival 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Nearly three years after filing its antitrust lawsuit during the Trump administration, lawyers from the U.S. Google’s dominance of internet search faces major challenge in legal showdown with U.S. regulators 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Play Store had violated U.S. federal antitrust rules by overcharging customers, according to a court filing. BMW CEO calls on China to expand hydrogen network 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z When the government started an antitrust investigation into Google, one of the company’s top lawyers, Kent Walker, said the solution was not a charm offensive. Google Turns to a Steady Old Hand to Fight Antitrust Charges 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The case is part of wide-ranging antitrust litigation. Google reaches tentative settlement in US Play Store lawsuit 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Alphabet's Google on Tuesday tentatively settled a class action by 21 million consumers alleging that it had violated U.S. federal antitrust rules by overcharging customers on its U.S. European shareholders contest more executive pay reports 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission may file a lawsuit later this month against Amazon.com after the company did not offer concessions to settle antitrust claims, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. FTC may file suit against Amazon later this month - WSJ 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Federal antitrust authorities "may be reassessing their position given the recent slate of judicial decisions," Garcia said. Analysis: FTC settlement could shelter Amgen from US price cuts, taxes 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The social media behemoth has been in the crosshairs of EU antitrust regulators and lost a fight in July against a 2019 German order that barred it from collecting users' data without consent. Meta may allow Facebook, Instagram users in EU to pay to avoid ads - NYT 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Google on Tuesday tentatively settled a class action by 21 million consumers alleging that it had violated U.S. federal antitrust rules by overcharging customers on its U.S. Google reaches tentative settlement in US Play Store lawsuit 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It’s a testimony to decades of lax antitrust enforcement that these chains were allowed to become so giant and gain such marketplace power. The latest Bartell closure exposes a sick situation for Seattle 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z U.S. antitrust regulators under President Joe Biden have taken a tough stance against corporate consolidation, waging battles against companies across industries including airlines, technology and finance. US FTC secures settlement with ICE, Black Knight over $11.7 bln deal 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Google was hit with a lawsuit on Thursday by Danish online job-search rival Jobindex, a year after the latter complained to EU antitrust regulators that the U.S. tech giant unfairly favoured its own job-search service. Google hit with copyright lawsuit by Danish online job-search rival 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The Rogers-Shaw merger had faced intense opposition from Canada's antitrust regulator whose efforts to block it were rejected by the Competition Tribunal and a Canadian court. Canada's competition bureau ordered to pay nearly $10 mln to Rogers, Shaw 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z On Jan. 31, the EU’s competition regulators laid out their formal antitrust concerns, which dealt largely with access to Activision’s console- and PC-based games. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Some of his party’s bolder proposals, such as passing an antitrust law and taking on a powerful pharmaceutical cartel, are sure to cause tension. Opinion: Guatemala chose a new pro-reform president. Can he stem corruption and migration? 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z It was widely viewed as a win for the supermarket giants, which bolstered one another during the labor action by sharing profits, an arrangement later struck down in court as a violation of antitrust law. Rick Icaza, Southern California grocery union leader, dies at 89 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The EU antitrust watchdog has yet to act on Jobindex's complaint. Google hit with copyright lawsuit by Danish online job-search rival 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Consumer advocates jumped on the news, saying that the accidental disclosure supports the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit aiming to block JetBlue’s $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit, the nation’s largest discount airline. In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit Airlines 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Because the European Union’s antitrust regulators approved the acquisition in May, Microsoft’s new proposal to the U.K. will not apply to the continent. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The fee covers the possibility of antitrust regulators thwarting the deal. Sandwich chain Subway to sell itself for $9.55 bln to Roark Capital - sources 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan has unsuccessfully targeted American Big Tech companies over antitrust concerns, losing battles to block mergers by Facebook and Microsoft. ‘Unthinkable’: FTC’s work with foreign regulators under fire from Congress 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z EU antitrust regulators said in response they would now look at whether the new terms would affect the concessions they had already agreed with the U.S. company. UK's handling of Microsoft deal sows doubts over post-Brexit direction 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The consortium has been seeking to convince Subway's owners that a deal with Roark would face U.S. antitrust risk given the latter's ownership of other restaurant brands, including sandwich chain Jimmy John's, the sources said. Buyout firm Roark sets conditions to clinch $9 bln-plus Subway deal-sources 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The FTC had held off on going to federal court in December because Microsoft couldn’t legally close its acquisition amid ongoing antitrust reviews in the U.K. and EU. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Last week, EU regulators had also said that the U.S. chipmaker would have to seek EU antitrust approval for the planned takeover. US FTC to probe Qualcomm's purchase of Israel's Autotalks - Politico 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z At Covington & Burling, where he worked for 14 years, Liu rose to be a partner in litigation and antitrust practices, according to the statement. US antitrust regulator names Henry Liu to head competition unit 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z SoftBank is pursuing the IPO because its attempt to sell Arm to Nvidia for $40 billion collapsed last year after other chip makers, who were clients of Arm, complained to antitrust regulators about it. Analysis-Arm's clients turn IPO into tug of war for chip influence 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The blockbuster deal has secured approvals from antitrust authorities covering 40 countries, including the European Union. Microsoft revamps deal for video game maker Activision Blizzard to meet UK demands 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z European power trading and clearing business because of its importance to Europe's energy market, EU antitrust regulators said on Monday. EEX bourse requires EU antitrust okay for Nasdaq deal, EU says 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z According to a Politico report, the Department of Justice could file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster by the end of the year. Concert ticket turmoil, Ticketmaster torment: Who in WA can fix it? 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for Kroger said that the company was working with antitrust enforcers to ensure that any stores that are sold to satisfy antitrust concerns would remain open and viable, including any stores with pharmacies. California probes 'pharmacy deserts' in Kroger's Albertsons deal-sources 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Netflix and Amazon as the “new gatekeepers” of media in a new antitrust report that accuses the entertainment behemoths of anti-competitive practices. WGA slams Netflix, Amazon and Disney as 'new gatekeepers' in antitrust report 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The letter is more evidence that Amazon will soon have to face a serious antitrust lawsuit. Booksellers call for FTC to probe Amazon 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Booksellers, authors and antitrust activists are urging the U.S. government to investigate Amazon’s domination of the book market. Thursday Briefing 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Tour was a logistical nightmare, the antitrust criticism died down, and the investigation was closed. Concert ticket turmoil, Ticketmaster torment: Who in WA can fix it? 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it had moved to resolve antitrust concerns over the transaction by hammering out a consent order that "prevents entanglements" between Quantum Energy Partners and EQT Corp. US FTC approves deal for natgas producer EQT to buy THQ Appalachia 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The guild called on antitrust regulators and lawmakers to block deals and investigate anticompetitive practices and increase regulation of the streaming industry. WGA slams Netflix, Amazon and Disney as 'new gatekeepers' in antitrust report 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z While federal antitrust agencies often work with state attorneys general on merger reviews, they do not usually work with secretaries of state, who in many states have a more limited business-oversight role. Seven US state officials oppose Kroger's proposed Albertsons acquisition 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z An enforcement initiative from the department’s antitrust division has led to the resignations of 15 interlocking directors on 11 boards so far, it said. 2 Pinterest directors resign from Nextdoor’s board in response to antitrust enforcement efforts 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z In response, China’s antitrust regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation, appears to have dragged its feet on approving mergers involving American companies, such as the Intel-Tower deal. Intel calls off $5.4B Tower Semiconductor deal after failing to obtain regulatory approvals 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z EQT said that the parties had satisfied conditions related to antitrust law and could move forward with closing the transaction. US FTC approves deal for natgas producer EQT to buy THQ Appalachia 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The announcement came after China’s antitrust regulators failed to rule on the transaction before a deadline set by the companies. China Scuttles a $5.4 Billion Microchip Deal Led by U.S. Giant Intel 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Representatives for the State Administration for Market Regulation, China's antitrust regulator, could not be immediately reached for comment. Intel to drop $5.4 billion Tower deal after China review delay, sources say 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z As part of a settlement, the allergy groups issued a policy statement requiring members to minimize litigation risk by complying with antitrust laws. Virtual clinics embrace allergy drops as an alternative to shots 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z In recent decades, U.S. antitrust law has primarily taken aim at “horizontal monopolies” in which one or two huge companies dominate an industry and can force consumers to pay more. Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z “GARM and the WFA appear to facilitate collusion among their members in a manner that may violate U.S. antitrust law,” Mr. Jordan said when announcing the subpoenas earlier this year. Global monitoring networks, some of them taxpayer-funded, suppress conservative news media 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Amazon.com is shelving several private clothing brands, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as the e-commerce giant tries to cut costs and address antitrust scrutiny. Chrysler parent Stellantis criticizes UAW demands in labor talks 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The China Association of Auto Manufacturers said it recognized the agreement had violated China's antitrust law. BYD calls on China automakers to unite, 'demolish the old' in global push 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan has targeted Big Tech companies over antitrust concerns without much success, failing to block mergers initiated by Microsoft and Facebook’s parent company Meta. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z In fact, subscription prices may have been initially underpriced to drive up demand, a practice called predatory pricing that also violates antitrust law. Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The FTC may be close to bringing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. Amazon plans to cut some of its private-label clothing brands 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The FTC began probing Amazon during the Trump administration when the government decided to investigate several big tech companies for allegedly breaking antitrust law. Amazon scraps private label brands to cut costs, address antitrust scrutiny - source 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Kroger said it was working with the FTC on a divestiture plan to resolve antitrust concerns. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Some policymakers are wondering if Ms. Khan is deliberately losing the cases to make an antitrust overhaul of federal law appear necessary. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The Justice Department sued the studios under antitrust laws to break up these anticompetitive entities. Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z SoftBank has been targeting a listing for Arm since its deal to sell the chip designer to Nvidia for $40 billion collapsed last year because of objections from U.S. and European antitrust regulators. Exclusive: Amazon in talks to become anchor investor in Arm ahead of IPO 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The company, which has denied any wrongdoing, is set to meet next week with the FTC to argue that the agency should not file an antitrust suit against the retailer, Reuters reported earlier this week. Amazon scraps private label brands to cut costs, address antitrust scrutiny - source 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z SoftBank has been targeting a listing for Arm since its deal to sell the chip designer to Nvidia collapsed last year due to objections from antitrust regulators. Apple and Samsung to invest in SoftBank's Arm at IPO -Nikkei 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Kanter, who oversees the Justice Department’s antitrust division, said the Biden administration does not intend to kill every business transaction but wants to provide clear boundaries for businesses. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z It’s hard to see how the strikes can be settled equitably and a relatively fair system restored without again invoking antitrust laws to force giant entertainment companies to separate production from streaming distribution. Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Tech deals have recently drawn sharp antitrust regulatory scrutiny amid fears that some bigger companies may be acquiring rival start-ups to shut them down. Adobe's Figma deal faces EU competition investigation 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z This comes three years after Slack made a complaint to the EU’s antitrust authority. Slack unveils new sales-specific edition at $60 a month 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z That is just one of several factors that will help determine how AI shapes our economic lives - from antitrust policies that ensure healthy competition among AI suppliers through to re-training of workforces. Will AI be an economic blessing or curse? History offers clues 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, Italy's antitrust watchdog said it had started gathering information on the malfunctioning taxi services, stressing issues such as waiting times, acceptance of card payments and the correct use of taxi meters. Italy's cabinet lines up measures to tackle taxi shortage 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The need to protect creative diversity was one compelling reason behind the Justice Department’s successful antitrust lawsuit last year to block the $2.2-billion acquisition of major publisher Simon & Schuster by Penguin Random House. Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The deal would remove an important rival and could allow Photoshop maker Adobe to restrict competition in the global markets for supply of interactive product design tools, the EU antitrust watchdog said. Adobe's Figma deal faces EU competition investigation 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The company said earnings were hurt by a $525 million, or 32 cents a share, charge related to HIV antitrust litigation settlements. Gilead quarterly profit falls on COVID sales drop, legal settlement charge 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Texas has argued that a measure which became law in 2022, after the lawsuit was filed, granted state attorneys general the right to choose where an antitrust lawsuit will be litigated. Judicial panel refuses to pause return of Texas lawsuit against Google 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z When tickets went on sale in November, Ticketmaster famously crashed under the pressure of millions of would-be customers, spurring a congressional antitrust investigation into the ticketing platform’s parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. Taylor Swift's Eras era just got extended with new tour dates in the U.S. and Canada 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Under both federal and California law, any person or business harmed by an anticompetitive practice can sue for an antitrust violation. Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Some traders said the slightly-higher-than-typical spread reflected a small degree of antitrust risk facing the deal, given that Francisco Partners owns Sumo Logic, a peer of New Relic. Focus: How two private equity firms negotiated New Relic deal down to $6.5 bln 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The escalating feud over digital news up north coincides with Meta’s fight against antitrust journalism legislation becoming law in the U.S. that has stalled in Congress. Meta begins blocking news on Facebook, Instagram in Canada 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The search and advertising giant, which also makes a smartphone operating system and owns YouTube, faces antitrust lawsuits around the world, with most based on abuse of dominance of one sort or another. Judicial panel refuses to pause return of Texas lawsuit against Google 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z They are now taking that deal apart after a federal judge ruled that the arrangement violates antitrust law. JetBlue warns of a possible 3Q loss as it ends a deal with American and faces flight disruptions 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z When tickets went on sale in November, Ticketmaster famously crashed under the pressure of millions of would-be customers, helping to spur a congressional antitrust investigation into the ticketing platform’s parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. It's a love story, L.A. just says yes: How Taylormania took over the world 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Microsoft on Thursday found itself the target of an European Union antitrust investigation over the bundling of its chat and video app Teams with its Office product, putting it at risk of a hefty fine. Malaysia reverses plan to take legal action against Meta over harmful content 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The trial judge had found that Apple violated California's unfair competition laws by barring developers from "steering" users to other ways to pay, but also that Apple's rules did not violate antitrust laws. Epic Games asks US Supreme Court let App Store order take effect 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Congress even as federal agencies wage legal battles against Google and Facebook over alleged violations of antitrust law. US senators Warren, Graham kick off bipartisan anti-Big Tech push 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z It’s meant to coordinate the tangle of efforts to regulate tech, including the F.T.C. and the Justice Department’s antitrust arm on competition, state attorneys general and more. Warren and Graham Team Up to Take on Big Tech 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Reuters reported earlier this month that the EU antitrust watchdog was set to open a probe after Microsoft declined to offer bigger price cuts on its Office without Teams. EU antitrust regulators to investigate Microsoft over Teams, Office tying 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston in May sided with the Justice Department and six states in a lawsuit challenging the partnership, finding that it violated federal antitrust law. U.S. urges judge to curb future American Airlines, JetBlue deals 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Even more significantly, the Protect Working Musicians Act would update federal antitrust law to allow an exemption for musicians to collectively bargain with streaming services and other companies. Musicians deal with stingy streamers and AI threats, too. So why aren't they on strike? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z In addition to creating the regulatory commission, the proposed law would tighten antitrust law to forbid the companies from preferencing their own products over those of rivals. US senators Warren, Graham kick off bipartisan anti-Big Tech push 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Companies risk fines of as much as 10% of their global turnover for EU antitrust violations. Exclusive-EU regulators rebuff Meta's offer to curb use of ad data, sources say 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z More than 18 months after announcing the $69 billion deal, Microsoft is still negotiating with a British antitrust regulator over concerns it will harm competition. Microsoft reports $20.1B quarterly profit as it promises to lead ‘the new AI platform shift’ 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The statement triggers a proper antitrust procedure during which the company will be able to express its point of view, the watchdog said. French antitrust watchdog issues statement of objection over Apple app tracking 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But the buyout has faced antitrust scrutiny in Europe on worries that it may reduce competition and strengthen Amazon's position as an online marketplace provider. Amazon lowers iRobot deal price by 15% after Roomba maker incurs fresh debt 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z However, the commissions of 15% to 30% that the company charges some app makers for use of an in-app payment system has been criticised by apps developers and targeted by antitrust regulators in several countries. Apple faces $1 bln UK lawsuit by apps developers over app store fees 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The EU antitrust watchdog last December charged Meta with abusing its market power through two practices, one of which was tying its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace with its social network Facebook. Exclusive-EU regulators rebuff Meta's offer to curb use of ad data, sources say 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The move underscores antitrust watchdogs' wariness of tech deals where bigger companies may acquire rival start-ups to shut them down. Adobe's Figma deal faces full-scale EU antitrust probe, sources say 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The mechanism "gives users more control by requiring all apps to ask permission before tracking them," Apple said in an e-mailed statement, adding that it will "continue to engage constructively" with the French antitrust regulator. French antitrust watchdog issues statement of objection over Apple app tracking 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The UK's antitrust regulator had cleared the deal in June. Amazon lowers iRobot deal price by 15% after Roomba maker incurs fresh debt 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But its expansion has been rocky and the firm has faced antitrust challenges and legal battles, including allegations that its shows have hurt religious sentiment and that its retail arm undercuts India’s mom-and-pop stores. Amazon brings BBC shows to India as battle with Ambani heats up 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal granted the adjournment application which was requested jointly by the antitrust regulator, the CMA, and Microsoft , as part of the latter's plan to try to buy Activision Blizzard . Wall Street heavyweights mixed ahead of Nasdaq 100 rebalance 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Alfaview urged the EU antitrust watchdog to open a formal investigation, saying remedies offered by its U.S. rival to the Commission were insufficient. Exclusive: Microsoft hit with EU antitrust complaint by German rival 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z A French-led backlash led to a U.S. economist withdrawing from a top European Union antitrust job on Wednesday, a move some economists said risks undermining competition policy-making. Exclusive: N. Korea hackers breached US IT company in bid to steal crypto-sources 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren hailed the guidelines as a sea change after four decades of lax antitrust enforcement. Biden widens war on junk fees, says US consumers tired of being treated as 'suckers' 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The British antitrust regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority, moved to block the deal in April, saying it could harm consumers who streamed games online. Microsoft and Activision Delay Deal to Settle British Regulatory Issues 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Ms Scott Morton, a Yale University economics professor, is undoubtedly highly qualified, having worked for the US justice department's antitrust department during the Obama presidency. European outcry forces US economist to drop top job 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, cleared the deal last week after Broadcom made concessions to address its concerns about competition. Broadcom’s $61 billion VMware purchase wins UK competition watchdog’s approval 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The 51 pages of guidelines by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission described, without naming them, deals like Amazon.com's purchases of video doorbell Ring in 2018, and said the antitrust agencies should scrutinize them. U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The Biden administration’s top antitrust officials unveiled tougher guidelines against tech mergers on Wednesday, signaling their deepening scrutiny of the industry despite recent court losses in their attempts to block tech deal-making. Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Columbia University Professor Timothy Wu, who led the White House antitrust push until December, sans the new title, said Biden's decision to create a specific role centered on the competition council reflected its importance. Biden creates new anti-competition role on National Economic Council 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The agency, which enforces antitrust law, is considering its options after a U.S. Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Even though it defeated other tech companies in a lengthy antitrust lawsuit, Apple is asking the Supreme Court to further cement its victory. Apple appeals to Supreme Court to keep App Store payments exclusive 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The Biden administration's antitrust enforcement has highlighted labor issues, and the guidelines reflect that. U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Europe has led the way in cracking down on Big Tech companies over allegations of abusing their dominant market positions, with numerous antitrust investigations launched by the European Union and national authorities. Spain fines Apple and Amazon $218 million for elbowing out small retailers 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z "Creating a White House director of competition policy is a big deal — it cements the White House role in antitrust policy and ensures a lasting impact," he said. Biden creates new anti-competition role on National Economic Council 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z "The latest, and most egregious, example of the FTC’s rejection of sound antitrust policy was the decision to seek a preliminary injunction against a procompetitive transaction, Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision," the lawmakers wrote. Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The antitrust authority said tickets were being bought "en masse through the use of automated purchasing systems". Italy's antitrust investigates inflated prices for Colosseum tickets 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Microsoft and Activision are negotiating potential remedies with the Competition and Markets Authority which they hope will appease its antitrust concerns. Microsoft in talks to extend deal contract with Activision 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Microsoft President Brad Smith has referred to the antitrust scrutiny as a "marathon of global regulatory reviews." US FTC eyes options after Microsoft/Activision loss, source says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The deal has already won approval in the European Union and a slew of countries but has faced opposition from antitrust regulators in Britain and the United States. Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Microsoft, maker of the Xbox video game console, has been fighting for months to save the $69 billion deal, which was criticized by U.S. and British antitrust enforcers, but appears close to finalizing it. Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Seagen disclosed in a regulatory filing that both companies received a so-called second request seeking additional information on the deal from the antitrust agency. Pfizer’s $43 billion takeover of Bothell-based Seagen faces FTC scrutiny 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission was a last-ditch effort from antitrust enforcers to halt the merger after another federal judge earlier this week ruled against the agency’s attempt to block it. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The antitrust agency sent the requests separately to both the companies, a regulatory filing said. US FTC seeks additional info on Pfizer's proposed takeover of Seagen 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The deal has also not wrapped up approval in Britain, where the Competition and Markets Authority had received "detailed and complex" proposals from the companies hoping to resolve the agency's antitrust concerns. Microsoft asks court to reject FTC request to pause Activision deal 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z She cut her teeth on Amazon's antitrust scandals, and refused to back down when Meta tried to elbow her into recusing herself. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The request is normal in major deals, though it could signal potential antitrust difficulties. Pfizer’s $43 billion takeover of Bothell-based Seagen faces FTC scrutiny 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The agency’s argument was that if the deal closed now, it would be harder to reverse the merger if it was later found to violate antitrust laws. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will end their partnership in the Northeast next week, after a judge ruled that the deal violates antitrust law. American Airlines and JetBlue will end their partnership next week after losing antitrust case 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The antitrust regulator set a deadline of Aug. 29 for a decision. Microsoft asks court to reject FTC request to pause Activision deal 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z To quell antitrust concerns Microsoft, which owns Xbox, in February said it is ready to offer rivals licensing deals but it would not to sell Activision's lucrative "Call of Duty" franchise. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The companies said when the deal was announced that they expected close FTC scrutiny, but didn’t foresee any antitrust difficulties. Pfizer’s $43 billion takeover of Bothell-based Seagen faces FTC scrutiny 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z British antitrust regulators on Friday extended their deadline to issue a final order on the proposed merger, allowing them to consider Microsoft’s “detailed and complex submission” pleading its case. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Key to the agreement was dropping all antitrust litigation, which a federal judge signed off on last month. PGA Tour, Saudi wealth fund drop poaching clause from agreement at Justice Department’s request 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z A federal judge had ruled for Microsoft on Tuesday, saying that the agency had failed to show that the deal would be illegal under antitrust law. U.S. FTC asks court to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z However, the deal was approved by EU antitrust regulators in May, with the European Commission saying the remedies offered by Microsoft addressed their concerns. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Rep. Kevin Kiley, California Republican, questioned whether Ms. Khan was intentionally losing cases in hopes of persuading Congress to overhaul antitrust law in support of a liberal agenda to tilt the courts in her favor. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The lawmakers, who repeatedly cut off Ms. Khan midsentence, also ridiculed her for the F.T.C.’s recent losses in antitrust cases and for wasting government resources. F.T.C. Chair Faces Criticism in Congressional Hearing 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The Times reported antitrust experts have warned the clause could violate federal law if it threatened the integrity of the labor market and promised to stifle competition for players, who are independent. PGA Tour, Saudi wealth fund drop poaching clause from agreement at Justice Department’s request 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “Our competition mission is driven by the tenet that vigorous antitrust enforcement is critical to the growth and dynamism of our economy, as well as to our shared prosperity and liberty,” she said. House Republicans interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Britain's antitrust regulator, which blocked the deal in April, took a U-turn after a federal U.S. judge rejected the FTC's request to put the deal on hold. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z That leaves Lina Khan, the agency’s chief and a proponent of more expansive antitrust regulation, confronting a difficult question: Is her strategy of aggressively fighting mergers backfiring and actually encouraging more dealmaking? What the Microsoft-Activision Ruling Means for the Future of Deal-Making 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z That work helped lay the foundation for a new way of looking at antitrust law beyond the impact of big-company market dominance on consumer prices. House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Legal scholars questioned that standard, saying that the U.S. antitrust law required the FTC to prove the proposed deal "may" harm competition, not that it "will." FTC to appeal judge's decision to let Microsoft move ahead with Activision deal 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Meta declined to comment on the hearing during which senior Commission antitrust officials and their peers from national watchdogs will be present to hear its arguments. Meta to contest EU antitrust charges at July 13 hearing 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The U.S. antitrust regulator and Britain's Competition and Markets Authority have varying concerns over the deal. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z One corporate adviser told DealBook that the agency’s losses were strengthening the boundaries of existing antitrust jurisprudence. What the Microsoft-Activision Ruling Means for the Future of Deal-Making 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z And she has experience with the Judiciary committee, having served as counsel to the panel’s antitrust subcommittee in 2019 and 2020. House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The commission says companies almost invariably play by the rules and wait to complete an acquisition or merger until antitrust authorities have cleared it. EU fines U.S. firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The company could face a fine up to 10% of its global turnover and an order to change its business practices if found guilty of breaching EU antitrust rules. Meta to contest EU antitrust charges at July 13 hearing 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Microsoft said the company would fight the FTC's appeal after the U.S. regulator failed to show the deal would be illegal under antitrust law in a federal court in San Francisco. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z "The commitments offered by Broadcom will enable its only rival Marvell, to continue competing on equal footing and ensure a similar protection for any future entrants," EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. Broadcom's $61 bln VMware deal wins conditional EU antitrust OK 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “If companies merge before our clearance, they breach our rules. Illumina and Grail knowingly and deliberately did so by implementing their tie-up as we were still investigating,” said EU antitrust Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buyout of cancer-screening company Grail 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Even if the F.T.C. lost the cases, she later added, they would be a partial victory because the agency would signal that antitrust laws needed to be updated for the modern internet era. F.T.C.’s Court Loss Raises Fresh Questions About Its Chair’s Strategy 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z "A lot of the power of the opinion on appeal comes down to an analysis of the factual record," said antitrust scholar Daniel Crane of University of Michigan Law School. FTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order -experts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The invitations signified Congress’ interest in continuing to monitor the PGA’s deal with LIV — which has also prompted an investigation from the Justice Department for antitrust violations. Senate committee presses PGA Tour executives over proposed LIV Golf deal 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, dealing a blow to the regulator’s antitrust efforts against Big Tech. Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The commission said companies almost invariably play by the rules and wait to complete an acquisition or merger until antitrust authorities have cleared it. EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buyout of cancer-screening company Grail 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The Defense Department is influential with the antitrust agencies on decisions about approving deals that touch on military issues, and often take too soft an approach, Warren and the other lawmakers wrote. US Senator Warren, others warn against L3Harris plan to buy Aerojet 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Appeals courts generally defer to U.S. judges on factual records, said antitrust lawyer Luke Hasskamp. FTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order -experts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Shortly after the judge's ruling, Britain's Competition and Markets Authority, which had objected to the deal in April, said that it was prepared to consider Microsoft's proposals to resolve antitrust concerns in the UK. Microsoft deal to buy Activision can go forward, US judge says 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The deal to bring Saudi investment into the PGA Tour shocked the golf world and invited scrutiny from Congress as well as the Justice Department, which is looking into potential antitrust violations. Ousting Norman, giving Woods and McIlroy LIV teams were discussed with PGA Tour, documents show 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z “This builds the case for strong antitrust tools for these incrementally small but collectively larger consolidation trends,” said Erin Fuse Brown, the director of the Center for Law, Health and Society at Georgia State University. Who Employs Your Doctor? Increasingly, a Private Equity Firm 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, California Republican, declared the antitrust journalism legislation dead in the House just before it passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee last month. California delays decision on bill to make Big Tech pay for news content 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Several legal scholars questioned that standard, saying that the U.S. antitrust law required the FTC to prove the proposed deal "may" harm competition, not that it "will." FTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order -experts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z |
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