Antitrust

Trump VP Pick J.D. Vance 'Worth Watching' For Potential Google Breakup, Market Strategist Says Not A Primary Concern With Trump Leading The Way
Trump's New Running Mate J.D. Vance Wants To Break Up Google: Could 2024 Election Be Bad For Big Tech?
Apple Watch's Redesigned ECG Doesn't Infringe AliveCor Patents, Rules US Customs (UPDATED)
Trump's New Running Mate J.D. Vance Wants To Break Up Google: Could 2024 Election Be Bad For Big Tech?
Apple Watch's Redesigned ECG Doesn't Infringe AliveCor Patents, Rules US Customs (UPDATED)
Apple To Open Its Tap-And-Go Payment System To Rivals, Settles EU Antitrust Probe
Visa, Mastercard Deal 'Unlikely To Be Materially Impacted' By A Revised Antitrust Settlement: Analyst

Antitrust Recent News

DOJ Case Against Live Nation Is 'Weak,' Analysts Say: 'Separating Ticketmaster... Is Unlikely To Lower Ticket Prices'
The Department of Justice's antitrust case against Live Nation could be tough to prove according to two analysts.
US Targets Ticketmaster Parent In Antitrust Lawsuit, Live Nation Responds: 'It Ignores Everything That Is Actually Responsible'
Live Nation shares traded down in early trading on reports suggesting the DOJ and a group of states were preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against the entertainment giant. The lawsuit has now officially been filed.
Apple Challenges DOJ's Antitrust Case Saying The Court Should 'Reject The Invitation To Forge A New Theory Of Antitrust Liability'
Lawyers representing Apple have sent a letter to the judge overseeing the case in New Jersey, outlining the arguments they will present in the formal motion to dismiss the lawsuit next month.
Google Stares Down Largest Tech Antitrust Ruling In 2 Decades — Is AT&T-Style Breakup Next?
Closing arguments in largest antitrust trial against Google have ended, awaiting ruling from Judge Amit Mehta that could change big tech industry.
Tim Cook Blasts DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple, Says He's Going To Make Sure It Doesn't Become A Distraction: 'We're Going To Fight It'
Apple CEO Tim Cook criticized the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit as "misguided" during the company's second-quarter earnings report, pledging that Apple would fight the case and expressing concerns about its potential as a distraction for the company.
Top Apple Exec Points To Steve Jobs Era For Lack Of Meeting Records, Expresses Uncertainty About App Store's Profitability
Schiller's uncertainty can be chalked back to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who prevented minutes of meetings from being recorded.
Joe Biden-Appointed Judge To Oversee DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple After Farbiarz Steps Down Under Undisclosed Circumstances
Judge Michael E. Farbiarz, who was presiding over the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple, has recused himself.
Is Microsoft's Talent Poaching Of Inflection Staff Inviting EU Antitrust Scrutiny? Margrethe Vestager Warns: 'If Things Become A Trend...'
EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager notes Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection AI staff, including co-founders, as a trend that could potentially trigger antitrust actions if it undermines competition.
Jim Cramer Questions Legitimacy Of Antitrust Lawsuits Against Apple, Google And Amazon: 'I Wish The White House Would Just Admit The Truth'
Jim Cramer has raised doubts over the validity of the government's antitrust lawsuits against Big Tech giants Apple, Google and Amazon.
Reddit, Apple, Nike, Lululemon, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Thursday witnessed a positive trend in U.S. stocks as the Dow Jones Industrial Average concluded 0.7% higher at 39,781.37
Apple DOJ Lawsuit Could Challenge 'Core Business Model': Leading Analyst Predicts What's Next For Tech Giant
A lawsuit from the Department of Justice against Apple could have an impact on the company and lead to a fine, settlement or changing of App Store practices.
Apple Accused Of Illegally Maintaining iPhone Dominance In Upcoming DOJ Lawsuit: Report
The DOJ is set to sue Apple, alleging antitrust violations by restricting access to iPhone features, marking the third such case against the company in 14 years.
Apple Hit With $1.95B EU Fine In Spotify Antitrust Case
Apple has been slapped with an unprecedented EU antitrust fine of $1.95 billion for its restrictive practices against Spotify.
Apple Settles $13.7M Fine With Russia's Antitrust Watchdog Over In-App Payment Tactics
Apple has paid a $13.7 million fine to Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service for alleged abuse of market dominance related to its in-app payment system.
Microsoft Could Face Justice Department, FTC Probes Over Investment In ChatGPT Parent OpenAI
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission both want to pursue an investigation into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, which had delayed a potential case.
Apple's $85B Services Business In Crosshairs Of Legal And Regulatory Rulings
Ongoing legal and regulatory actions in two of Apple's largest markets represent the most severe threat to the firm's business in years.
Alphabet Dodges Multi-Billion Dollar Blow By Rejecting Google Play Fee Model Change: Epic Lawsuit Documents Reveal
Google reportedly rejected plans to change its Play Store fee structure based on a projected loss of billions of dollars, according to Epic Games lawsuit.
Apple Under DOJ's Antitrust Scanner For Blocking Beeper 'iMessage For Android' App: Report
The DOJ's antitrust lawyers are reportedly scrutinizing Apple over blocking Beeper, an app that provided Android users access to iMessage.
Google Agrees To $700M Settlement In Antitrust Case, Promises Play Store Policy Revisions
Alphabet Inc.'s Google has decided to settle a recent antitrust case for $700 million.
Epic Games Lawsuit With Google Reveals Spotify Pays Minimal Fees For App Store, Why It's Important In Commission Battle
An ongoing court battle between Epic Games and Google revealed commission fees from Spotify are lower than other app developers.
Google Claps Back At Antitrust Claims, Says Competition With Apple 'As Intense As It Gets'
Google executive Jamie Rosenberg defended the company's practice of making payments to phone manufacturers and carriers to maintain its search engine's presence on devices, amid antitrust allegations that such practices stifle competition.
Does Google Compete In Search With General Motors, Yelp, Amazon And Even The DC Federal Court — Defense Expert In AntiTrust Case Testifies
An economist testifies that Google's online search competition includes a diverse range of companies, like Amazon and Yelp, challenging the Department of Justice's narrow view of Google's market dominance in the antitrust trial.
Inside Google's 'Code Yellow': Friction Between Search And Advertisement Teams
The ongoing antitrust trial against Alphabet Inc. has shed light on Google's "Code Yellow" in 2019, revealing internal conflicts and the blurred lines between the search and advertisement teams.