Google’s Next Antitrust Trial Could Make Online Ads Less Annoying As the digital landscape evolves, online advertising has become an integral part of our daily lives. From pop-ups to auto-play videos, ads are ubiquitous, often interrupting the user experience and causing frustration. However, Google’s next antitrust trial could potentially lead to significant changes in how… Continue reading Google’s Next Antitrust Trial Could Make Online Ads Less Annoying
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U.S. Justice Department moves to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation over antitrust violations
The U.S. Justice Department has made a bold move to break up the mega entertainment conglomerate involving Ticketmaster and Live Nation over alleged antitrust violations. This decision comes after years of scrutiny and complaints from consumers, competitors, and lawmakers about the company’s stranglehold on the live event industry. Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, is… Continue reading U.S. Justice Department moves to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation over antitrust violations
Judge dismisses major arguments in Google antitrust case
A federal judge has dismissed major arguments in the lawsuit against Google brought forward by a number of state Attorneys General. This lawsuit accuses the tech giant of unlawfully monopolizing the digital market by utilizing its search engine dominance for its own gain. The ruling, which was handed down on Thursday by U.S. District Judge… Continue reading Judge dismisses major arguments in Google antitrust case
Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages suit that’s seeking $1BN+ for UK developers
Apple faces a potentially hefty fine as lawsuits brought by the UK’s independent app developers involve the App Store’s alleged anti-competitive practices. According to reports, the App Store Antitrust Damages Suit is seeking upwards of US$1 billion for the financial losses suffered by independent app developers after Apple barred them from using certain tools needed… Continue reading Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages suit that’s seeking $1BN+ for UK developers
Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure face antitrust probe
The tech giants Amazon and Microsoft are currently in the midst of an antitrust probe by the European Commission for their cloud computing businesses. The probe focuses on whether Amazon and Microsoft are using their dominance to limit the choice of customers in the cloud computing market. The investigation by the European Commission follows complaints… Continue reading Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure face antitrust probe
Apple faces special antitrust abuse regime in Germany
Apple is facing a new antitrust abuse regime in Germany, with the rules targeting how the iPhone-maker charges for app downloads, collects user data, and offers its services. While the new law is designed to limit Apple’s power in the market, the company has pushed back against the regulations, arguing that they will stifle small… Continue reading Apple faces special antitrust abuse regime in Germany
Activision Blizzard Settles Antitrust Suit Alleging It Imposed Salary Caps on Professional Overwatch and Call of Duty Players
Activision Blizzard, an American entertainment industry powerhouse, has settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of professional Overwatch and Call of Duty players. The suit alleged that Activision Blizzard imposed salary caps on professional Overwatch and Call of Duty players, thus preventing them from being able to negotiate freely for their services. The lawsuit,… Continue reading Activision Blizzard Settles Antitrust Suit Alleging It Imposed Salary Caps on Professional Overwatch and Call of Duty Players
Activision settles with Justice Department due to “anti-competitive” behaviour
The video game industry has recently come under fire due to allegations of anti-competitive practices surrounding a popular series of games called Call of Duty. Activision, the company behind the games, has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice to settle the allegations. According to the allegations, Activision had established a system in… Continue reading Activision settles with Justice Department due to “anti-competitive” behaviour
Activision settles with Justice Department for limiting esports players’ salaries
Video game developer and publisher Activision recently reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to settle charges of anticompetitive practices. The company stands accused of working with other developers and publishers to limit what competitive esports players earn in annual salary and prize money. The DOJ’s antitrust division launched an investigation into Activision… Continue reading Activision settles with Justice Department for limiting esports players’ salaries
A judge dismissed Phhhoto’s antitrust suit against Meta
It’s all over for Phhhoto, a photo sharing app startup that had been locked in an antitrust case. On Monday, a judge dismissed the suit that had been leveled against mobile social network Meta. The case began when Phhhoto claimed Meta, who had recently acquired the photo sharing app Path, had engaged in antitrust practices.… Continue reading A judge dismissed Phhhoto’s antitrust suit against Meta