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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Thousands of hotels in Europe to sue Booking.com over abusive' practices

The lawsuit, expected to be one of the largest ever filed in the European hospitality sector, is also backed by 30 national hotel associations, including Britain's.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Apple's WebKit browser requirement may break Japanese law

Apple's WebKit mandate for browsing apps has been challenged globally as authorities seek to enhance competition in mobile software.
Miscellaneous
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

CISPE pushes EU Court to reexamine Broadcom's VMware acquisition

CISPE seeks to annul Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, claiming it harms competition and imposes unfair licensing practices on cloud providers.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly' in UK says regulator

Around 90-100% of UK mobile devices run on Apple or Google's mobile platforms, meaning the firms hold an effective duopoly.
Mobile UX
#consumer-protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Cars

Watchdog's warning to motor industry after claims motorists told of warranty void if repairs are made outside authorised dealership network

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Cars

Watchdog's warning to motor industry after claims motorists told of warranty void if repairs are made outside authorised dealership network

more#consumer-protection
#microsoft
fromTheregister
2 months ago
London startup

Microsoft facing legal claim over how it sells software

Microsoft faces a legal claim over alleged abuse of market dominance related to software licensing, potentially costing billions to UK customers.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
5 months ago

The CMA just dropped its probe into the Microsoft-OpenAI deal

CMA dropped its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, citing Microsoft has only 'material influence' over the AI firm.
London startup
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft facing legal claim over how it sells software

Microsoft faces a legal claim over alleged abuse of market dominance related to software licensing, potentially costing billions to UK customers.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
5 months ago

The CMA just dropped its probe into the Microsoft-OpenAI deal

CMA dropped its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, citing Microsoft has only 'material influence' over the AI firm.
more#microsoft
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

U.S. Government: NPEs Deserve Injunctive Relief when their Patents Are Infringed

The U.S. government's intervention in a patent case signifies a focus on antitrust enforcement.
#google
European startups
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google faces billion-quid bruising over UK Play Store fees

The UK legal action against Google over Play Store fees is progressing, potentially allowing affected developers to claim substantial compensation.
Marketing tech
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Google faces 'first of its kind' class action for search ads overcharging in UK

Google faces a landmark £5 billion lawsuit in the UK for alleged monopolistic practices in digital advertising.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Google faces 5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers

Google is accused of abusing its dominance in UK search to stifle competition and inflate advertising costs, leading to a £5 billion lawsuit.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google faces billion-quid bruising over UK Play Store fees

The UK legal action against Google over Play Store fees is progressing, potentially allowing affected developers to claim substantial compensation.
Marketing tech
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Google faces 'first of its kind' class action for search ads overcharging in UK

Google faces a landmark £5 billion lawsuit in the UK for alleged monopolistic practices in digital advertising.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Google faces 5bn UK lawsuit over claims it shut out rivals and overcharged advertisers

Google is accused of abusing its dominance in UK search to stifle competition and inflate advertising costs, leading to a £5 billion lawsuit.
more#google
#apple
Privacy technologies
fromDigiday
4 months ago

After the 150 million fine, Apple's ATT faces its hardest questions yet

France fines Apple €150 million for antitrust violation related to its App Tracking Transparency framework.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Apple faces a $162 million fine from French regulators. Here's why

Apple was fined 150 million euros by French antitrust regulators for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Apple fined $162 million for hurting app developers with 'excessively complex' privacy options

Apple fined €150 million for abusing market dominance through its App Tracking Transparency system.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Apple loses appeal against Germany's special abuse control for Big Tech | TechCrunch

Apple lost an appeal against competition controls in Germany, affirming the regulatory designation by the Federal Cartel Office.
Privacy technologies
fromDigiday
4 months ago

After the 150 million fine, Apple's ATT faces its hardest questions yet

France fines Apple €150 million for antitrust violation related to its App Tracking Transparency framework.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Apple faces a $162 million fine from French regulators. Here's why

Apple was fined 150 million euros by French antitrust regulators for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Apple fined $162 million for hurting app developers with 'excessively complex' privacy options

Apple fined €150 million for abusing market dominance through its App Tracking Transparency system.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Apple loses appeal against Germany's special abuse control for Big Tech | TechCrunch

Apple lost an appeal against competition controls in Germany, affirming the regulatory designation by the Federal Cartel Office.
more#apple
#antitrust
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
5 months ago

FTC Hires Former DOJ Lawyer Who Helped Build Google Search Case

David Shaw joins the FTC as principal deputy director, enhancing the agency's expertise in antitrust matters.
Marketing tech
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg back in US court amid push to break up Meta

The FTC's case against Meta marks a significant moment in antitrust enforcement, challenging corporate monopolies in the tech sector.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
5 months ago

FTC Hires Former DOJ Lawyer Who Helped Build Google Search Case

David Shaw joins the FTC as principal deputy director, enhancing the agency's expertise in antitrust matters.
more#antitrust
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Bookies' representative body vows to co-operate with probe

The CCPC is investigating anti-competition practices in Irish betting and is offering cartel immunity for information.
Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Manchester City and PSG to face no action over alleged breaches of EU competition law

European Commission finds insufficient evidence to pursue action against Manchester City and PSG over alleged competition law violations.
#digital-markets-act
European startups
fromwww.cnn.com
3 months ago

Europe whacks American Big Tech with $797 million fine. Meta cries tariff'

EU fines Apple and Meta $797 million for breaching Digital Markets Act, marking significant enforcement of new digital competition regulations.
Europe news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

EU competition chief on DMA: 'We're not here to make enemies'

The European Commission aims to foster fair competition in digital markets, prioritizing dialogue and compliance over confrontation.
European startups
fromwww.cnn.com
3 months ago

Europe whacks American Big Tech with $797 million fine. Meta cries tariff'

EU fines Apple and Meta $797 million for breaching Digital Markets Act, marking significant enforcement of new digital competition regulations.
more#digital-markets-act
Marketing tech
fromAol
3 months ago

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department seeks to break up Google's digital ad network by demanding divestiture of its AdX and DFP technologies.
#eu-regulation
European startups
fromEngadget
4 months ago

The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in fines

The EU is intensifying regulatory scrutiny of Google and Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
European startups
fromEngadget
4 months ago

The EU's new charges against Google could lead to at least $35 billion in fines

The EU is intensifying regulatory scrutiny of Google and Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
more#eu-regulation
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a Normal' Technology? + HatGPT

Meta faces a landmark trial over competition concerns from Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
Expert predicts A.I. transformation will take decades, challenging industry optimism.
Marketing tech
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trial

Meta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a Normal' Technology? + HatGPT

Meta faces a landmark trial over competition concerns from Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
Expert predicts A.I. transformation will take decades, challenging industry optimism.
Marketing tech
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trial

Meta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.
more#meta
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

BBC and rival broadcasters fined 4.2m for colluding on freelance pay

Collusion among broadcasters has led to significant fines for unfair competition in freelance sports broadcasting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

BBC, ITV among broadcasters fined 4.2m after sharing secrets on freelancers pay

Britain's major broadcasters fined for colluding on freelance pay rates, highlighting concerns over fair compensation practices.
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Italy's rail operator FS under investigation for 'hindering' French competitor

Access to the national railway infrastructure and, as a consequence, entry into the high-speed passenger transport market by new player SNCF Voyages Italia S.r.l. appears to have been slowed down, and in some cases hindered.
France news
#cma
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 months ago

UK's Competition Authority scolds Apple for its browser policies

CMA's report highlights poor mobile browser competition in the UK stifling innovation.
CMA investigates Apple and Google's market status for potential regulatory action.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 months ago

UK's Competition Authority scolds Apple for its browser policies

CMA's report highlights poor mobile browser competition in the UK stifling innovation.
CMA investigates Apple and Google's market status for potential regulatory action.
more#cma
#cloud-computing
European startups
fromTheregister
5 months ago

CMA failed on Big Tech lock-in, say smaller UK cloud players

The CMA's dismissal of concerns about Committed Spend Agreements enables AWS and Microsoft to maintain dominance over the UK cloud market.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Four times Windows Server costs? Method in the Microsoft

AWS and Google seek UK regulator intervention against Microsoft's software licensing fees, claiming it harms cloud competition.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 months ago

CMA failed on Big Tech lock-in, say smaller UK cloud players

The CMA's dismissal of concerns about Committed Spend Agreements enables AWS and Microsoft to maintain dominance over the UK cloud market.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Four times Windows Server costs? Method in the Microsoft

AWS and Google seek UK regulator intervention against Microsoft's software licensing fees, claiming it harms cloud competition.
more#cloud-computing
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and RBC fined 100m after traders revealed sensitive information - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Speaking of accountability, major banks face significant penalties for insider trading practices, reinforcing the need for robust compliance in financial markets.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

NAR again looks to have Michigan antitrust suit dismissed

The defendants argue that the plaintiffs have not sufficiently demonstrated how the membership requirement impacts competition in the market, claiming it doesn't constitute an antitrust violation.
Real estate
Tech industry
fromCity AM
6 months ago

Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft: The 30bn legal headache for Big Tech

Big Tech companies face over 20 active class action lawsuits in the UK, totaling over £30 billion in alleged damages related to competition law infringements.
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago

Meta hit with 800m fine by EU for antitrust breach in Facebook Marketplace case

Meta Platforms has been fined €797.72 million by the European Commission for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices by linking its social network with Facebook Marketplace, effectively granting it an unfair market advantage.
EU data protection
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