The EU's 10 biggest antitrust actions on tech | TechCrunch
EU antitrust actions against U.S. tech giants highlight significant regulatory challenges, culminating in substantial financial penalties and reforms like the Digital Markets Act.
Europe Stakes Claim as the World's Digital Cop
Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market.
EU Investigates NVIDIA Deal With Run:ai
The European Commission is investigating NVIDIA's acquisition of Run:ai for compliance with competition laws.
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations
EU launching antitrust investigations on Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Violations of the law could result in fines up to 10% of the companies' global annual turnover.
The Morning Risk Report: Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law
EU launches investigations into Apple, Meta Platforms, and Google under new digital-competition law.
Probes focus on app store steering rules, self-preferencing search results, app user choice rules, and personal data use.
The EU is investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and self-preferencing
Tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Google are being investigated by the European Commission for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act.
Concerns include restrictions on app developers to steer consumers to offers outside app stores, prompting scrutiny over self-preferencing and lack of user choice.
The EU's 10 biggest antitrust actions on tech | TechCrunch
EU antitrust actions against U.S. tech giants highlight significant regulatory challenges, culminating in substantial financial penalties and reforms like the Digital Markets Act.
Europe Stakes Claim as the World's Digital Cop
Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market.
EU Investigates NVIDIA Deal With Run:ai
The European Commission is investigating NVIDIA's acquisition of Run:ai for compliance with competition laws.
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations
EU launching antitrust investigations on Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Violations of the law could result in fines up to 10% of the companies' global annual turnover.
The Morning Risk Report: Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law
EU launches investigations into Apple, Meta Platforms, and Google under new digital-competition law.
Probes focus on app store steering rules, self-preferencing search results, app user choice rules, and personal data use.
The EU is investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and self-preferencing
Tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Google are being investigated by the European Commission for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act.
Concerns include restrictions on app developers to steer consumers to offers outside app stores, prompting scrutiny over self-preferencing and lack of user choice.
Intel successfully overturned a 2009 EU antitrust fine of €1.06 billion in a long-running legal battle, emphasizing challenges in proving antitrust violations.
'Unfair': PL civil war laid bare as landmark case exposes messy City row
Manchester City challenged Premier League rules on commercial deals, leading to a mixed ruling from a tribunal regarding competition law and financial regulations.
Legal Dispute Between Manchester City and the Premier League Begins
Manchester City is challenging EPL financial regulations under UK competition law, which could impact fair value in commercial deals and lead to imbalanced club spending.
Source: Man City launch legal action against PL
Manchester City is challenging the Premier League's Associated Party Transaction rules, claiming discrimination against Gulf ownership.
Manchester City 'celebrating' victory after court win over Premier League
Manchester City won a tribunal ruling against Premier League's sponsorship deal verdict, deeming some rules unlawful under UK competition law.
Manchester City, Premier League both claim victories after APT ruling delivered
Manchester City wins ruling on unlawful Premier League APT regulations that exclude shareholder loans, signaling a significant legal victory in competition law.
Premier League facing legal threat over rules
A club in the Premier League is threatening legal action over amended rules related to commercial deals.
The legal threat revolves around whether the Premier League's rules are compatible with competition law.
'Unfair': PL civil war laid bare as landmark case exposes messy City row
Manchester City challenged Premier League rules on commercial deals, leading to a mixed ruling from a tribunal regarding competition law and financial regulations.
Legal Dispute Between Manchester City and the Premier League Begins
Manchester City is challenging EPL financial regulations under UK competition law, which could impact fair value in commercial deals and lead to imbalanced club spending.
Source: Man City launch legal action against PL
Manchester City is challenging the Premier League's Associated Party Transaction rules, claiming discrimination against Gulf ownership.
Manchester City 'celebrating' victory after court win over Premier League
Manchester City won a tribunal ruling against Premier League's sponsorship deal verdict, deeming some rules unlawful under UK competition law.
Manchester City, Premier League both claim victories after APT ruling delivered
Manchester City wins ruling on unlawful Premier League APT regulations that exclude shareholder loans, signaling a significant legal victory in competition law.
Premier League facing legal threat over rules
A club in the Premier League is threatening legal action over amended rules related to commercial deals.
The legal threat revolves around whether the Premier League's rules are compatible with competition law.
Brussels explores antitrust probe into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI
Brussels is considering an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI after deciding not to pursue a merger review.
Germany monitoring Microsoft for 'anti-competitive' practice
Germany is increasing scrutiny on Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in cloud computing and AI.
Google's complaint against Microsoft highlights concerns over unfair licensing practices in the cloud sector.
Microsoft swerves anti-trust probe over Inflection AI 'arrangements'
Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection AI was cleared of anti-competitive behavior by the UK's competition regulator, indicating no significant competition concerns.
Microsoft's OpenAI Investment Could Face EU Probe
The European Union is considering launching a review of Microsoft's investment in OpenAI
The European Commission is seeking input on competition in virtual worlds and generative AI
Netherlands protests against EU dropping Microsoft AI probe
ACM seeks new powers to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection after EU's decision not to pursue the case.
CMA clears Microsoft and Inflection AI transaction | Computer Weekly
CMA clears Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI executives, citing no competitive threats to Microsoft's existing AI products.
Brussels explores antitrust probe into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI
Brussels is considering an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI after deciding not to pursue a merger review.
Germany monitoring Microsoft for 'anti-competitive' practice
Germany is increasing scrutiny on Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in cloud computing and AI.
Google's complaint against Microsoft highlights concerns over unfair licensing practices in the cloud sector.
Microsoft swerves anti-trust probe over Inflection AI 'arrangements'
Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection AI was cleared of anti-competitive behavior by the UK's competition regulator, indicating no significant competition concerns.
Microsoft's OpenAI Investment Could Face EU Probe
The European Union is considering launching a review of Microsoft's investment in OpenAI
The European Commission is seeking input on competition in virtual worlds and generative AI
Netherlands protests against EU dropping Microsoft AI probe
ACM seeks new powers to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection after EU's decision not to pursue the case.
CMA clears Microsoft and Inflection AI transaction | Computer Weekly
CMA clears Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI executives, citing no competitive threats to Microsoft's existing AI products.
Google loses final EU court appeal in antitrust shopping case
Google lost its final legal challenge against a €2.4 billion EU antitrust penalty, ending a long-running case about search result favoritism.
Google loses fight against $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine
Google lost a major antitrust appeal in the EU, reinforcing the strict stance against abusive market dominance by the company.
Google gets win from European court as 1.5 billion fine overturned
Google successfully appealed a €1.5 billion fine from the EU, leading to scrutiny of competition assessments and the effectiveness of EU antitrust actions.
Google gets win from European court as 1.5 billion fine overturned
Google won an appeal against a €1.5 billion fine, as the General Court found oversight by the EU Commission in assessing the case.
Google faces antitrust trial over ad dominance as US justice department claims anti-competitive tactics
Google is accused of anti-competitive practices in display advertising, impacting costs for publishers and advertisers, according to the US Department of Justice.
Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'
Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.
Google loses final EU court appeal in antitrust shopping case
Google lost its final legal challenge against a €2.4 billion EU antitrust penalty, ending a long-running case about search result favoritism.
Google loses fight against $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine
Google lost a major antitrust appeal in the EU, reinforcing the strict stance against abusive market dominance by the company.
Google gets win from European court as 1.5 billion fine overturned
Google successfully appealed a €1.5 billion fine from the EU, leading to scrutiny of competition assessments and the effectiveness of EU antitrust actions.
Google gets win from European court as 1.5 billion fine overturned
Google won an appeal against a €1.5 billion fine, as the General Court found oversight by the EU Commission in assessing the case.
Google faces antitrust trial over ad dominance as US justice department claims anti-competitive tactics
Google is accused of anti-competitive practices in display advertising, impacting costs for publishers and advertisers, according to the US Department of Justice.
Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'
Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.
UEFA and FIFA warned to halt Super League opposition by Spanish court - Soccer News
Spanish court rules against FIFA & UEFA, citing anti-competitive behavior over ESL, pushing for more competitive club football landscape in Europe.
Google sued for $2.27 billion by European publishers | MarTech
Google faces $2.27 billion lawsuit by 32 media groups over advertising practices.
Media groups across Europe claim Google abused dominant position, causing financial losses.
Big Tech Won't Let You Leave. Here's a Way Out
Lax competition law has allowed companies to consolidate and dominate their markets.
Platforms can use lock-in and high switching costs to extract value from both users and business customers.
Japan targets Apple and Google with app store competition law
The new law in Japan aims to enhance competition in smartphone app stores by preventing major tech companies like Apple and Google from blocking third-party companies.