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Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
21 hours ago

38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

A coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts' lawsuit against Kalshi for alleged unlicensed sports betting activities.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
21 hours ago

38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

A coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts' lawsuit against Kalshi for alleged unlicensed sports betting activities.
fromThedrum
12 hours ago

GumGum Joins Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) Providing Contextual, Brand Safety and Suitability Expertise to Industry Standardisation Efforts

"It is paramount for the industry at large to have standardised definitions for keeping brands safe without negatively impacting monetization for publishers," said Phil Schraeder, CEO of GumGum.
Marketing
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office is investigating Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade commissioner.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US justice department steps in on behalf of xAI in Colorado regulation case

The US justice department intervened in xAI's lawsuit against Colorado's AI regulation law, claiming it violates the 14th amendment and imposes illegal requirements.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
3 days ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
#meta
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

The hidden costs of gambling compliance: Why UK operators are spending millions on RegTech - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK Gambling Commission's compliance actions have surged, driving growth in the RegTech sector and highlighting the need for improved compliance among operators.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Inflated AI Claims Are Under Fire-and the Regulatory Reckoning Is Coming | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is a significant capital markets issue, with regulators increasingly scrutinizing companies' claims about their AI capabilities.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
#uk-gambling
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028

Unlicensed operators in the UK gambling sector are projected to exceed 1 billion in ad spend by 2028, while licensed operators will reduce their spend.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Inside the UK's Online Gambling Industry: Technology, Regulation, and What Businesses Can Learn

The UK online gambling sector thrives despite strict regulations, using compliance as a competitive advantage.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

FCA Raids 8 Sites in First UK Crackdown on Illegal Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading

The FCA's enforcement action targeted unregistered peer-to-peer crypto traders, emphasizing that these operations are illegal and pose significant financial crime risks. Steve Smart stated, 'We will use our powers and work with partners to disrupt them.'
Cryptocurrency
#amazon
European startups
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: California Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Price Fixing; Singapore Proposes Global Standard for Gen AI Testing; Apple Names Ternus CEO Successor

California accuses Amazon of price-fixing to inflate costs for consumers.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi's into illegally raising prices

California accuses Amazon of illegal price fixing and collusion with vendors to raise prices for consumers.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

Amazon allegedly colluded with vendors to raise prices on various products, impacting market competition and consumer costs.
European startups
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: California Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Price Fixing; Singapore Proposes Global Standard for Gen AI Testing; Apple Names Ternus CEO Successor

California accuses Amazon of price-fixing to inflate costs for consumers.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi's into illegally raising prices

California accuses Amazon of illegal price fixing and collusion with vendors to raise prices for consumers.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

Amazon allegedly colluded with vendors to raise prices on various products, impacting market competition and consumer costs.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new 3-pillar ACT strategy to revitalize the agency and attract crypto firms back to the U.S.
Apple
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Apple could be fined up to $38 billion by Indian antitrust regulator

Apple's noncompliance with financial data requests in an Indian antitrust case leads to a final hearing on May 21.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

'We Will See You in Court': CFTC Defends Jurisdiction in Massachusetts Kalshi Case

CFTC asserts exclusive authority over prediction markets, warning states of legal challenges to maintain federal oversight.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel went bust owing 4.6m, report says

Global Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, collapsed with debts of 4.6 million, including 600,000 owed to HM Revenue and Customs.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

What doctors should look for in a specialist accountant - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing the right accountant is less about finding someone good with numbers and more about finding someone who understands your specific circumstances. A good specialist will answer confidently and with specificity.
Healthcare
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
Marketing tech
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Google reports gambling ads enforcement surge in 2025

Google intensified enforcement on online gambling ads in 2025, blocking 270.7 million ads for policy violations, reflecting stricter regulations in the sector.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Barclays and Lloyds join FCA's second AI sandbox as banks race to prove their tech credentials

Barclays joins a regulatory AI testing scheme to enhance its technology capabilities in the competitive banking sector.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
5 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
#google
fromTNW | Eu
3 days ago
EU data protection

EU prepares to force Google to open Android to ChatGPT and Claude under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission is mandating Google to open Android to rival AI assistants, impacting the future of AI platform competition.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Law

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

The DOJ filed notice to cross-appeal a ruling denying forced sale of Google Chrome, while Google has appealed other antitrust restrictions.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
3 days ago

EU prepares to force Google to open Android to ChatGPT and Claude under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission is mandating Google to open Android to rival AI assistants, impacting the future of AI platform competition.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Law

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing

Sullivan & Cromwell admitted to filing errors in court due to AI-generated hallucinations, leading to inaccurate citations and misquotations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

The UK online casino market in 2026: Regulation, revenue, and what's driving growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The remote casino sector, which is industry jargon for online gaming, is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the market. It quietly overtook traditional sports betting a few years ago and hasn't looked back since.
Poker
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising consumer safety concerns amid rising unlicensed gambling in the UK.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

CMA to launch strategic market status investigation into Microsoft; Amazon Web Services off the hook | Computer Weekly

Unfair software licensing practices have disrupted the cloud market, necessitating swift action from the CMA regarding Microsoft and AWS commitments.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Gambling Commission's Reforms Separate the Best From the Rest

Five UK online casino operators shut down due to high compliance costs from new regulations, highlighting the impact of increased regulatory burdens on businesses.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
2 weeks ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
1 week ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Sweden's Supreme Court clears former Swedbank CEO of 'swindling'

The Supreme Court said the case highlighted the application of free speech laws in Sweden. The statements made by the bank director in the interviews were responses to questions of an investigative journalistic nature.
Law
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
1 week ago

The EU has told Google what it must do to share search data with rivals

The European Commission proposed measures for Google to share search data with competitors and AI chatbots under the Digital Markets Act.
#microsoft
London startup
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
European startups
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Microsoft to face CMA scrutiny over cloud software licensing

The UK's competition watchdog is investigating Microsoft's licensing policies for reducing competition in the cloud market.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Microsoft is committed to addressing issues raised by the CMA regarding its products and services in the business software market.
London startup
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
European startups
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Microsoft to face CMA scrutiny over cloud software licensing

The UK's competition watchdog is investigating Microsoft's licensing policies for reducing competition in the cloud market.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Microsoft is committed to addressing issues raised by the CMA regarding its products and services in the business software market.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation argues the up to $280 million it pledged in its settlement with the Justice Department and a handful of states will ultimately prove larger than the sum based on the jury award.
Law
Law
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations

UK's Ofcom fined 4chan £520,000 for failing to comply with Online Safety Act 2023, primarily for not implementing age verification to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
#competition-regulation
#antitrust-litigation
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Sony faces a $2.7 billion antitrust lawsuit in the UK

A UK class action lawsuit alleges Sony overcharged 12.2 million PlayStation users through its digital store's 30% commission and near-monopoly on game distribution, seeking approximately £2 billion in damages.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Sony faces a $2.7 billion antitrust lawsuit in the UK

A UK class action lawsuit alleges Sony overcharged 12.2 million PlayStation users through its digital store's 30% commission and near-monopoly on game distribution, seeking approximately £2 billion in damages.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Apple and Google face simultaneous antitrust actions across four continents - Silicon Canals

Apple and Google, the two companies that collectively control how more than six billion people access the internet from their pockets, are now facing coordinated antitrust enforcement actions across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The simultaneous pressure marks a structural shift in how governments worldwide approach platform power.
US politics
Business intelligence
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Why UK business leaders turn to corporate intelligence to mitigate hidden risks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK business leaders increasingly rely on corporate intelligence to navigate geopolitical risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory pressures that traditional governance tools cannot adequately address.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

CMA dithers as Microsoft's cloud meter runs on your dime

Delays by the CMA in addressing public cloud market issues risk entrenching Microsoft's dominance and increasing costs for taxpayers.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Why the CMA must act now on cloud before the UK loses its digital future | Computer Weekly

After an extensive two-and-a-half-year investigation, the CMA published its findings in July 2025. The report was explicit: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft together account for roughly 80% of the UK's cloud services market, a duopoly so deeply entrenched that the watchdog recommended both companies be designated with strategic market status.
UK politics
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

CMA warns AI agents may not be 'faithful servants'

Agentic AI assistants risk manipulating consumer choices, prioritizing company profits over user interests, and reducing genuine consumer agency in digital markets.
#antitrust
Tech industry
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

How Google neutralized tech's loudest antitrust critic with a single settlement clause - Silicon Canals

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney must publicly affirm Google's platform changes are procompetitive and cannot criticize Google for years under a settlement agreement resolving their antitrust dispute.
Business
fromDigiday
2 months ago

In Graphic Detail: The puny nature of regulatory fines compared to Big Tech's financial prowess

2025 regulatory fines totaling $7.8 billion are marginal versus Big Tech free cash flow, equating to hours, days, or weeks of cash for major firms.
#competition-law
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

CMA cracks knuckles, eyes Adobe's cancellation fees

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Adobe's early cancellation fees to determine if they violate competition law and if customers receive adequate upfront information about these charges.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

CMA cracks knuckles, eyes Adobe's cancellation fees

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Adobe's early cancellation fees to determine if they violate competition law and if customers receive adequate upfront information about these charges.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Former Amazon UK boss set to chair CMA

Doug Gurr, former Amazon UK chief, has been chosen as preferred chair of the Competition and Markets Authority despite CMA investigations into major cloud providers.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

UK takes 'light touch' approach to regulating Apple and Google's app stores

Last year the UK declared that Apple and Google were a duopoly with " strategic market status" in the mobile platforms market, making them subject to special regulations. However, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not regulate Google and Apple's app stores like the EU has done. Rather, government plans to enforce its own digital markets rules in a "pragmatic" way by accepting "commitments" from Apple and Google in areas like app rankings, the CMA announced.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Ex-Amazon boss Doug Gurr set to become permanent CMA chair

The government has named former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its preferred candidate to become permanent chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), cementing a leadership change designed to align the regulator more closely with its pro-growth agenda. Peter Kyle confirmed that Gurr, who has held the role on an interim basis since January last year, will be put forward for a full five-year term, subject to a non-binding hearing by the Commons business and trade select committee.
UK news
Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

HMRC investigations into big businesses now last nearly three and a half years on average

HMRC tax investigations into UK's largest companies average 41 months to resolve, with over 2,100 active cases affecting roughly half of Britain's largest enterprises.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's energy bill lottery competition risks violating UK data protection laws by collecting sensitive voting data without transparent disclosure of its intended use.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

MPs back Doug Gurr for CMA chair but demand safeguards over conflicts and independence

MPs approved Doug Gurr as CMA chair but demanded safeguards to protect regulator independence and address conflicts of interest from his Amazon background.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Cloud inquiry chair quits CMA over glacial pace of reform

The CMA's cloud inquiry chair resigned citing slow implementation of recommendations to regulate AWS and Microsoft's dominant market position in Britain's cloud services.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Brokering A Piece; An Antitrust Case, You Say? | AdExchanger

State auditors now use location and purchase data from state vehicles to identify personal use by employees, resulting in terminations and resignations for unauthorized trips.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Unsustainable' gaps in policing of franchise businesses must end, MPs say

UK government must close oversight gaps in franchise policing and introduce a statutory code with independent enforcement to prevent employment abuses and unfair practices.
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

AI Agents Are The Next Era of Search; Can The CMA Help Publishers Wrest Control From Google? | AdExchanger

Limy's tech aims to show brands how AI agents are driving sales for their businesses - and optimize AI to drive even more sales. Limy integrates directly with a brand's content delivery software to detect when AI agents visit that advertiser's site and which prompts led to a purchase. Based on these insights, brands can improve how they show up in popular large language models by allocating more ad spend to specific prompts that perform better among agents.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

ICO wins battle in fight to fine tech retailer 500k

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) originally fined DSG Retail £500,000 ($673,000) in 2020, the maximum financial penalty allowed under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA 1998) - the relevant legislation at the pre-GDPR time. Its monetary penalty notice (MPN) was upheld by the Court of Appeal's first-tier tribunal but later reversed by the upper tribunal [PDF], which sided with DSG Retail and, if that decision was final, would have effectively nullified the ICO's fine.
EU data protection
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