FTC to grill Mark Zuckerberg at antitrust trial as it seeks Instagram breakup amid Big Tech crackdownThe FTC is intensifying scrutiny of Meta, with Mark Zuckerberg testifying in an antitrust trial focused on Instagram's acquisition.
Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?The FTC is launching an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's AI operations and partnerships.
DOJ And FTC Antitrust Enforcement May Get Merged Together - Above the LawElon Musk supports consolidating the FTC and DOJ's antitrust roles, which could weaken competition enforcement efficacy.
FTC Hires Former DOJ Lawyer Who Helped Build Google Search CaseDavid Shaw joins the FTC as principal deputy director, enhancing the agency's expertise in antitrust matters.
Trump's FTC won't drop broad antitrust probe of Microsoft: reportThe FTC is conducting an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's market practices and Azure cloud service.
Content Moderation, Competition, and Claims of Social Media CensorshipAntitrust enforcement is inappropriate for addressing content moderation, which plays a vital role in market competition.
FTC to grill Mark Zuckerberg at antitrust trial as it seeks Instagram breakup amid Big Tech crackdownThe FTC is intensifying scrutiny of Meta, with Mark Zuckerberg testifying in an antitrust trial focused on Instagram's acquisition.
Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?The FTC is launching an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's AI operations and partnerships.
DOJ And FTC Antitrust Enforcement May Get Merged Together - Above the LawElon Musk supports consolidating the FTC and DOJ's antitrust roles, which could weaken competition enforcement efficacy.
FTC Hires Former DOJ Lawyer Who Helped Build Google Search CaseDavid Shaw joins the FTC as principal deputy director, enhancing the agency's expertise in antitrust matters.
Trump's FTC won't drop broad antitrust probe of Microsoft: reportThe FTC is conducting an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's market practices and Azure cloud service.
Content Moderation, Competition, and Claims of Social Media CensorshipAntitrust enforcement is inappropriate for addressing content moderation, which plays a vital role in market competition.
Apple faces UK antitrust threat as regulator targets browsersApple's control over mobile browsers limits innovation and competition in the UK, according to a CMA report.
Apple successfully blocks Match from data in India antitrust caseApple has blocked access to commercially sensitive information related to antitrust findings in India, favoring its own defense against competitors.
Apple must allow app sideloading in Brazil within 90 days, judge ordersBrazil orders Apple to allow sideloading of apps within 90 days, following similar global rulings.
Apple asks court to halt Google search monopoly caseApple seeks involvement in Google's monopolization case to protect its own interests amid potential changes to lucrative agreements.
Apple facing potential App Store probe in ChinaChina is investigating Apple's App Store practices, particularly its 30% commission and restrictive payment policies.
China prepares fresh App Store probe amid US tariffs falloutChina may launch an antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store practices in response to U.S. trade tariffs.
Apple faces UK antitrust threat as regulator targets browsersApple's control over mobile browsers limits innovation and competition in the UK, according to a CMA report.
Apple successfully blocks Match from data in India antitrust caseApple has blocked access to commercially sensitive information related to antitrust findings in India, favoring its own defense against competitors.
Apple must allow app sideloading in Brazil within 90 days, judge ordersBrazil orders Apple to allow sideloading of apps within 90 days, following similar global rulings.
Apple asks court to halt Google search monopoly caseApple seeks involvement in Google's monopolization case to protect its own interests amid potential changes to lucrative agreements.
Apple facing potential App Store probe in ChinaChina is investigating Apple's App Store practices, particularly its 30% commission and restrictive payment policies.
China prepares fresh App Store probe amid US tariffs falloutChina may launch an antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store practices in response to U.S. trade tariffs.
Howard Hanna calls for recusal of judge in Gibson commission suitJudicial conflicts arise from Andrea Bough's financial ties and decisions related to significant real estate lawsuits in Kansas City.
Are the legal risks of private listing networks real?Legal concerns in real estate stem from how agents present off-MLS listings, potentially misleading clients for double commissions.
NAR to vote on Clear Cooperation Policy as legal threat loomsThe Gibson lawsuit highlights alleged anti-competitive practices in real estate commission structures and affects ongoing policies like the Clear Cooperation Policy.
Appeals court affirms ruling that 'no commingling' is not an antitrust violationZillow's website changes aimed at compliance with NAR rules led to legal disputes, but the court ruled in favor of Zillow on key issues.
DOGE tells federal workers to detail their workweek or be firedThe real estate industry may benefit from anticipated looser antitrust enforcement under the Trump administration.
NAR's no-commingling rule takes center stage at REX appealZillow's two-tab design for listings stems from compliance with NAR rules despite opposing them, impacting competition in real estate.
Howard Hanna calls for recusal of judge in Gibson commission suitJudicial conflicts arise from Andrea Bough's financial ties and decisions related to significant real estate lawsuits in Kansas City.
Are the legal risks of private listing networks real?Legal concerns in real estate stem from how agents present off-MLS listings, potentially misleading clients for double commissions.
NAR to vote on Clear Cooperation Policy as legal threat loomsThe Gibson lawsuit highlights alleged anti-competitive practices in real estate commission structures and affects ongoing policies like the Clear Cooperation Policy.
Appeals court affirms ruling that 'no commingling' is not an antitrust violationZillow's website changes aimed at compliance with NAR rules led to legal disputes, but the court ruled in favor of Zillow on key issues.
DOGE tells federal workers to detail their workweek or be firedThe real estate industry may benefit from anticipated looser antitrust enforcement under the Trump administration.
NAR's no-commingling rule takes center stage at REX appealZillow's two-tab design for listings stems from compliance with NAR rules despite opposing them, impacting competition in real estate.
Uber terminates Foodpanda Taiwan acquisition, citing regulatory hurdles | TechCrunchUber ended its acquisition of Foodpanda in Taiwan following antitrust blocks due to competitive concerns.
Google will still have to break up its business, the Justice Department saidGoogle is mandated to sell its Chrome browser to curb monopoly power, according to the Justice Department.The DOJ's new filing includes prohibiting Google from making its search engine the default on various devices.
Digest: Latest DOJ Proposal Still Calls for Google Breakup; TikTok US Business Close to Sale?The DOJ seeks to break up Google by requiring a divestment of Chrome and limiting its search market practices.
DOJ: Google must sell Chrome, Android could be nextGoogle maintains its original proposal in response to DOJ demands; it argues regulatory changes could harm consumers and the economy.
Trump's DOJ still says Google should be broken upThe DOJ is seeking to break up Google by forcing divestitures of Chrome and possibly Android as part of antitrust actions.
DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google's Search MonopolyThe Justice Department is pursuing a breakup of Google, signaling aggressive antitrust action against monopolistic practices.
DOJ still wants Google to part with its Chrome browser as part of antitrust caseGoogle may have to divest its Chrome browser to address antitrust concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Google will still have to break up its business, the Justice Department saidGoogle is mandated to sell its Chrome browser to curb monopoly power, according to the Justice Department.The DOJ's new filing includes prohibiting Google from making its search engine the default on various devices.
Digest: Latest DOJ Proposal Still Calls for Google Breakup; TikTok US Business Close to Sale?The DOJ seeks to break up Google by requiring a divestment of Chrome and limiting its search market practices.
DOJ: Google must sell Chrome, Android could be nextGoogle maintains its original proposal in response to DOJ demands; it argues regulatory changes could harm consumers and the economy.
Trump's DOJ still says Google should be broken upThe DOJ is seeking to break up Google by forcing divestitures of Chrome and possibly Android as part of antitrust actions.
DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google's Search MonopolyThe Justice Department is pursuing a breakup of Google, signaling aggressive antitrust action against monopolistic practices.
DOJ still wants Google to part with its Chrome browser as part of antitrust caseGoogle may have to divest its Chrome browser to address antitrust concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.
U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring PricesThe Justice Department is investigating potential antitrust violations among major egg producers amid skyrocketing prices.
U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring PricesJustice Department investigates egg producers for possible antitrust violations amid rising egg prices.
U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring PricesThe Justice Department is investigating potential antitrust violations among major egg producers amid skyrocketing prices.
U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring PricesJustice Department investigates egg producers for possible antitrust violations amid rising egg prices.
Court denies Elon Musk's attempt to block OpenAI's for-profit transformationJudge denies Musk's injunction against OpenAI's for-profit transition, dismissing allegations of anticompetitive behavior and claims of contract violations.
A judge blocked Musk's bid to stop OpenAI's for-profit conversion - but he'll still get his day in courtElon Musk's request to block OpenAI's for-profit conversion was denied, but parts of his lawsuit may be expedited to trial.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman's OpenAI head to court in fight over for-profit shiftMusk is legally challenging OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model, citing antitrust concerns and harm to public interest.
Judge rejects Elon Musk bid to block OpenAI's for-profit plan - but could 'expedite trial' on other claimsElon Musk's legal challenge against OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model was denied by a federal judge, but a trial may proceed.
No, Elon: It isn't illegal to boycott XElon Musk is suing multiple companies for allegedly colluding to undermine his platform X by pulling advertising, claiming antitrust violations.
Court denies Elon Musk's attempt to block OpenAI's for-profit transformationJudge denies Musk's injunction against OpenAI's for-profit transition, dismissing allegations of anticompetitive behavior and claims of contract violations.
A judge blocked Musk's bid to stop OpenAI's for-profit conversion - but he'll still get his day in courtElon Musk's request to block OpenAI's for-profit conversion was denied, but parts of his lawsuit may be expedited to trial.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman's OpenAI head to court in fight over for-profit shiftMusk is legally challenging OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model, citing antitrust concerns and harm to public interest.
Judge rejects Elon Musk bid to block OpenAI's for-profit plan - but could 'expedite trial' on other claimsElon Musk's legal challenge against OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model was denied by a federal judge, but a trial may proceed.
No, Elon: It isn't illegal to boycott XElon Musk is suing multiple companies for allegedly colluding to undermine his platform X by pulling advertising, claiming antitrust violations.
UnitedHealth Hit with 2 New Federal Probes in 1 Week - MedCity NewsThe federal government is intensifying investigations into UnitedHealth Group over various allegations including antitrust issues and quality of care in clinics.
US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that 'target American companies'House Republicans are questioning EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement, citing potential unfair penalties targeting US tech firms, as critics claim it stifles innovation.
US intensifies scrutiny of the EU's Digital Markets ActHouse Judiciary Chair expresses concern about potential discrimination against American companies by the EU's digital marketplace regulations.
US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that 'target American companies'House Republicans are questioning EU's Digital Markets Act enforcement, citing potential unfair penalties targeting US tech firms, as critics claim it stifles innovation.
US intensifies scrutiny of the EU's Digital Markets ActHouse Judiciary Chair expresses concern about potential discrimination against American companies by the EU's digital marketplace regulations.
'The Licensing Racket' takes aim at professional licensing system in AmericaThe professional licensing system in America has significant flaws that need urgent reform or reconsideration.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says streaming sports will only get more expensive as Disney buys up the competitionSen. Elizabeth Warren insists that Disney's acquisition of Fubo could diminish competition, risking higher prices for consumers.
X expands lawsuit over advertiser 'boycott' to include Lego, Nestle, Pinterest, and others | TechCrunchX is pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against advertisers for allegedly participating in a systematic boycott aimed at harming its advertising revenue.
Trump nominee for antitrust chief testifies anti-conservative advertising trade group engaged in 'collusion'GARM, a trade association, is accused of politically motivated advertising boycotts against conservative media outlets.
X expands lawsuit over advertiser 'boycott' to include Lego, Nestle, Pinterest, and others | TechCrunchX is pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against advertisers for allegedly participating in a systematic boycott aimed at harming its advertising revenue.
Trump nominee for antitrust chief testifies anti-conservative advertising trade group engaged in 'collusion'GARM, a trade association, is accused of politically motivated advertising boycotts against conservative media outlets.
Consultation: Ofcom to Auction More Spectrum for 4G and 5G Mobile UseOfcom is auctioning the 1.4 GHz band to enhance mobile coverage.Power limits will be set around ports and airports during the auction.A sealed-bid auction format with a second price rule will be used.Comments on Ofcom's proposals are open until April 2025.
EU antitrust probes into AMD's proposed ZT Systems acquisitionAMD's acquisition of ZT Systems for $4.9 billion may strengthen its competition against Nvidia, pending European Commission antitrust review.
Alphabet stock tumbles after cloud revenue miss, spending growthAlphabet outperformed EPS expectations but missed cloud revenue targets, raising capital expenditures significantly for future growth.
China may probe Intel for antitrust: report | TechCrunchIntel may face an antitrust probe in China amid U.S.-China trade tensions.
Intel gets EU bonus after old antitrust fine nixedIntel receives €515 million in interest from the EU after a court reversal of a prior antitrust fine, offering a brief respite amid ongoing losses.
China may probe Intel for antitrust: report | TechCrunchIntel may face an antitrust probe in China amid U.S.-China trade tensions.
Intel gets EU bonus after old antitrust fine nixedIntel receives €515 million in interest from the EU after a court reversal of a prior antitrust fine, offering a brief respite amid ongoing losses.
NCAA, Tennessee settle case against NIL recruitment banNCAA settled a lawsuit over NIL restrictions, signaling a significant change in college athlete recruitment practices.
Badgers CB sues NCAA over D-II eligibility issueNyzier Fourqurean challenges NCAA's eligibility rules, seeking recognition of a missed opportunity due to personal loss and the right to profit from his name.
NCAA, Tennessee settle case against NIL recruitment banNCAA settled a lawsuit over NIL restrictions, signaling a significant change in college athlete recruitment practices.
Badgers CB sues NCAA over D-II eligibility issueNyzier Fourqurean challenges NCAA's eligibility rules, seeking recognition of a missed opportunity due to personal loss and the right to profit from his name.
DeepSeek Is Not a Good Reason for Big Tech to Become More PowerfulProtecting innovation from monopolies is crucial for American competitiveness in AI.
Ticketmaster fights antitrust lawsuit by arguing that a lack of competition can actually save concertgoers moneyTicketmaster argues that 27 states lack standing in the DOJ antitrust lawsuit due to inability to prove direct harm to residents.
DeepSeek Is Not a Good Reason for Big Tech to Become More PowerfulProtecting innovation from monopolies is crucial for American competitiveness in AI.
Ticketmaster fights antitrust lawsuit by arguing that a lack of competition can actually save concertgoers moneyTicketmaster argues that 27 states lack standing in the DOJ antitrust lawsuit due to inability to prove direct harm to residents.
U.S. Sues to Block Tech Deal in First Antitrust Action of Trump TermThe Justice Department is challenging Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition of Juniper Networks over antitrust concerns, reflecting ongoing scrutiny in corporate mergers.
DoJ sues to block HPE's $14B acquisition of Juniper NetworksThe US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks, citing concerns over reduced competition.
US Justice Department sues to block HPE's $14B acquisition of Juniper Networks | TechCrunchThe U.S. DOJ has filed a lawsuit to block HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks due to antitrust concerns.
U.S. Sues to Block Tech Deal in First Antitrust Action of Trump TermThe Justice Department is challenging Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition of Juniper Networks over antitrust concerns, reflecting ongoing scrutiny in corporate mergers.
DoJ sues to block HPE's $14B acquisition of Juniper NetworksThe US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks, citing concerns over reduced competition.
US Justice Department sues to block HPE's $14B acquisition of Juniper Networks | TechCrunchThe U.S. DOJ has filed a lawsuit to block HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks due to antitrust concerns.
Meta Challenges $840 Million EU Antitrust PenaltyMeta is appealing the EU's €797.72 million fine for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's integration.The EU Commission found that Facebook unfairly benefited in online classified ads.
Bookshop Takes Aim at Another Pillar of Amazon's Book EmpireBookshop is launching an e-book platform to compete with Amazon's Kindle, promoting profit-sharing with independent bookstores.
India court halts WhatsApp data-sharing banIndian court suspends ban on WhatsApp-Data sharing as it reviews appeal from Meta Platforms, addressing concerns over the business model impact.
India court halts WhatsApp data-sharing banAn Indian appeals court temporarily halted a ban on WhatsApp's data sharing with Meta while reviewing the ruling's legality.
India court halts WhatsApp data-sharing banIndian court suspends ban on WhatsApp-Data sharing as it reviews appeal from Meta Platforms, addressing concerns over the business model impact.
India court halts WhatsApp data-sharing banAn Indian appeals court temporarily halted a ban on WhatsApp's data sharing with Meta while reviewing the ruling's legality.