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Google's landmark antitrust trial is coming to a close

Google faces significant antitrust allegations, accused of using anticompetitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over search engine services. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

Google paid Apple $20B in 2022 alone for default status: docs

Google paid $20 billion to Apple in 2022 as a default search engine on Safari, raising antitrust concerns. [ more ]

The Verge

Google foreshadows its final arguments in search monopoly trial

Google files posttrial brief to defend against monopoly allegations

Google emphasizes its quality and popularity in search engine market [ more ]

Axios

GOP probes Justice Department on Biden whistleblowers

Republicans demand DOJ documents on whistleblowers investigation

Whistleblowers allege DOJ favored treatment in Hunter Biden tax probe [ more ]

emptywheel

David Weiss Is Withholding the Proof Leo Wise Claims Doesn't Exist - emptywheel

Leo Wise used arbitrage to argue politics didn't influence reneging on Hunter Biden plea.

Wise denied claims IRS agent influence, questioned lack of proof from defense. [ more ]

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5 months ago

US politics

Reporters Bombard Jean-Pierre About Hunter Biden And Whether He And President Biden Are Speaking To Each Other'

Reporters questioned White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about Hunter Biden's indictment and the emotional toll it may be taking on President Joe Biden.

Hunter Biden's attorney accused the DOJ of selective prosecution, suggesting that if his last name were not Biden, these charges would not have been brought. [ more ]

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Buy your mom an iPhone': How Apple went from protesting against Microsoft to establishing a monopoly

Apple CEO Tim Cook's response to criticisms on messaging service.

Comparison between Apple's antitrust case and the historic Microsoft case. [ more ]

The Drum

3 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Weekly AI recap: Feds eye OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, Google's new AI marketing tool

The DOJ and FTC are discussing a potential antitrust investigation into the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership.

Both agencies are vying for the chance to lead the investigation, as the jurisdictional boundary between them is blurry. [ more ]

AdExchanger

The DOJ Vs. Apple; Can Reddit Ride Google To Profitability? | AdExchanger

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit alleging smartphone market monopoly abuse.

DOJ lawsuit highlights Apple's 'green bubble' leading to social stigma and dominance reinforcement. [ more ]

Above the Law

Digital life

DOJ Hits Apple With Antitrust Lawsuit

Antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolizing smartphone market

DOJ crackdown on Big Tech for driving up prices [ more ]

New York Post

DOJ close to filing massive antitrust suit against Apple over iPhone dominance: report

The Justice Department is in the late stages of filing a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

The probe is focused on whether Apple has leveraged its products to ensure a dominant hold on the smartphone market. [ more ]

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time.com

What to Know About the U.S. Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

The DOJ sued Apple for maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market by restricting third-party products' interactions.

The lawsuit alleges that Apple violates the Sherman Act by favoring its products over third-party alternatives in anti-competitive ways. [ more ]

The Verge

US sues Apple for illegal monopoly over smartphones

Apple accused of operating illegal monopoly

DOJ alleges Apple drives up prices for consumers and developers [ more ]

TechCrunch

Apple's iPhone is not a monopoly like Windows was a monopoly | TechCrunch

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit for alleged monopoly in premium smartphone market.

Difference between Apple's and Microsoft's monopoly cases lies in market dominance. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

1 week ago

Cryptocurrency

DOJ Arrests Early Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus,' on Charges of Tax Fraud

Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor, faces indictment by the DOJ for mail fraud, tax evasion, and false tax returns, potentially leading to extradition and trial. [ more ]

Ars Technica

3 weeks ago

Cryptocurrency

Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets

Jury convicts Avi Eisenberg in DOJ's first cryptocurrency open-market manipulation case. [ more ]

emptywheel

3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Xitter Stalls a Criminal Investigation, Again - emptywheel

Xitter delayed access to subscriber records for over two months due to a complaint about notifying subjects of the investigation. [ more ]

emptywheel

What If the Problem Is Not with Special Counsels, But Instead the Presidency? - emptywheel

Hur hired high-profile Republican defense attorney for his House testimony.

Hur's resignation raises concerns about potential impact of his testimony. [ more ]

emptywheel

Robert Hur Snooped Through Joe Biden's Diaries after White House Warned It Would Be Unprecedented - emptywheel

Biden's complaints about Hur's comments received press focus, but Hur's snooping through diaries is more concerning.

Past government actions did not view individual writings of former Presidents/Vice Presidents as containing classified information. [ more ]

emptywheel

In Advance of Robert Hur Hit Job, DOJ Updated Public Identification Policy - emptywheel

Weinsheimer defends Special Counsel Hur's comments on uncharged conduct by citing Department policy.

Biden's attorneys were initially confused but later found the reference in a recent addition to the Justice Manual. [ more ]

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Republican Senator Warns Current Allegations Against Biden May Not Be Impeachable,' Insists House GOP Sends an Airtight Case'

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin dismisses the idea of impeaching President Biden and emphasizes the need for an airtight case before proceeding.

Mullin expresses frustration with the lack of cooperation from the White House and DOJ in providing requested records. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Former DOJ official who alleged election fraud violated at least one ethics rule, ethics committee says

Clark violated ethics rule with false claims of election fraud during 2020 presidential election.

Preliminary finding by ethics committee could result in suspension or revocation of Clark's law license. [ more ]

Above the Law

No. 1 Biglaw Firm In The Country To Represent Apple In Government's Antitrust Suit

Apple hires Kirkland & Ellis, a top law firm, to defend against DOJ antitrust claims.

Kirkland & Ellis partners bring expertise in litigation, antitrust, and regulatory matters to represent Apple. [ more ]

Above the Law

Morning Docket: 03.19.24

Dartmouth's refusal to negotiate with unionized basketball team reflects Ivy League mindset.

DOJ to target companies making fraudulent AI claims ahead of IPOs. [ more ]

Above the Law

3 months ago

DOJ Stops Airlines From Merging And Costing Us Even More

The Department of Justice has blocked the proposed merger between JetBlue and Spirit airlines.

The DOJ found that the merger would consolidate an oligopoly and harm consumers. [ more ]

Above the Law

Former Federal Prosecutor Sanctioned For Sexually Harassing Intern

Mark Bennett, former assistant U.S. Attorney, has been suspended for violations of the DOJ's sexual harassment policy.

Bennett had engaged in inappropriate behavior towards an intern, including asking for nude photos and making sexually inappropriate comments. [ more ]

Above the Law

Morning Docket: 12.29.23

Law firms lost in 2023

Maine using Fourteenth Amendment to bar Trump

DOJ threatening to sue Texas over new border law

Employers desperate for immigrant work options

Trial over NRA finances moving forward [ more ]

Engadget

Apple refutes every claim made in DOJ's antitrust lawsuit

Apple refutes antitrust claims, states it doesn't block competitors' apps or services.

Company explains selective API restrictions for user privacy and security. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

The End of the iPhone as We Know It

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit targeting iPhone

Antitrust lawsuit focuses on restricting consumer options [ more ]

New York Post

DOJ slams Apple over 'green bubble' Android texts, claiming they fuel 'social stigma' in landmark antitrust suit

Apple criticized for 'green bubble' in texts

Apple accused of undermining rivals with text issues [ more ]

Engadget

The Morning After: Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices

Comparison between Apple's antitrust suit and Microsoft's antitrust suit [ more ]

The Verge

Apple CarPlay is anticompetitive, too, US lawsuit alleges

Apple accused of anticompetitive behavior with CarPlay

DOJ alleges Apple's control over vehicle functions through CarPlay as monopoly [ more ]

TechCrunch

Apple slams DOJ case as misguided attempt to turn iPhone into Android | TechCrunch

Apple defends against DOJ antitrust case, warns of negative impact on integrated mobile ecosystem.

Apple accuses DOJ of threatening its innovative technology and risking government overreach. [ more ]

TechCrunch

EU data protection

The DOJ's case against Apple adds to a growing pile of antitrust problems for Cupertino | TechCrunch

Apple faces antitrust scrutiny globally

EU fined Apple close to $2 billion in a case from Spotify complaints [ more ]

WIRED

Privacy professionals

Apple's iMessage Encryption Puts Its Security Practices in the DOJ's Crosshairs

Apple's privacy features criticized in DOJ antitrust lawsuit

DOJ accuses Apple of limiting competition through security and privacy features [ more ]

Investor's Business Daily

Apple

Apple Reportedly Faces DOJ Antitrust Suit Over iPhone

The Justice Department is reportedly suing Apple for antitrust violations related to the iPhone.

Apple stock fell slightly after news of the impending lawsuit. [ more ]

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