ABUSE OF DOMINANCE
How to prevent Big Tech dominance, protect privacy and ensure fair competition
The magnitude, scale and speed at which such platforms operate demand ex ante regulation, if the real interests of consumers are to be protected.
CCI chief flags 'opacity of algorithms', potential 'data dominance' concerns in digital markets
Competition Commission of India (CCI) chief Ravneet Kaur highlighted the opacity of algorithms in assessing their impact on competition, emphasizing the need for competition law to evolve in digital markets. The CCI is closely monitoring digital markets to combat anti-competitive practices. Kaur also announced a forthcoming market study on Artificial Intelligence during the 15th annual day event.
KukuFM, Shaadi and IBDF appeal NCLAT against CCI’s interim order in Google Play Store case
Google given a week to respond to appeals against CCI order by KukuFM & IBDF. Startups accuse Google of discriminatory fees. The tribunal will address the matter on May 24.
CCI unable to prove market dominance, Google tells NCLAT
Google argued before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order, which imposed a penalty of Rs 936 crore on the company, was vague and excessive. The company contended that the regulator failed to provide evidence that Google's policies had harmed competition.
Google contends its app store doesn't abuse dominance
Google defended its Google Play Store at the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, asserting it didn't engage in anti-competitive behavior or misuse its dominance. The counsel for Alphabet Inc argued the store provided users and developers with options and played a vital role without qualifying as a gatekeeper under Indian regulations.
Campaigning for second phase of 14 Lok Sabha seats ends in Karnataka as 'sex scandal' dominates narrative
The campaigning for the second phase of polling in Congress-ruled Karnataka is overshadowed by the 'Hassan sex scandal'. Both the Congress and BJP are actively targeting each other over various issues as the crucial elections on May 7 approach.
BJP can't remain with those who commit atrocities against women, says Amit Shah on Prajwal Revanna
Prajwal is the grandson of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and son of former minister H D Revanna. He is seeking a re-election from Hassan on the JD(S) ticket. Just before the elections, a huge cache of explicit videos and photographs, allegedly involving him have gone viral in the social media, following which the Karnataka government constituted the SIT on the request of Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Chowdhary.
Lok Sabha 2024: Caste issues dominate election narratives in Gujarat
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's comments trigger backlash in Gujarat. Patidar community supports Congress. Alpesh Thakor's role in Patidar agitation. Chandanji Thakor gains backing amid backlash against alleged excesses.
Vinicius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain's 'One Skin' game against Brazil
Vinicius Junior's gesture at Mestalla Stadium sparked calls to take action against racism in Spanish soccer. Despite initial uproar, he continues to face racial abuse in Spain, with the lack of progress highlighted at the upcoming Spain-Brazil game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Italy regulator launches probe into Booking.com for potential abuse of dominant position
The watchdog said that the website's handling of the hotels that are part of its Preferred Partner Programme "seems likely to hinder effective competition in the market, at least nationwide, for online hotel brokerage and reservation services".
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra makes first public appearance since release
Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra made his first public appearance after being freed from jail for graft and abuse of power. He visited a Bangkok temple and is due to fly to Chiang Mai. Thaksin's return is seen as a significant event in Thai politics.
New digital competition law proposed to regulate big tech
A high-level panel proposes a new digital competition law in India to address antitrust concerns involving big tech companies. The law applies to systemically significant digital enterprises with penalties up to 10% of global turnover. Enterprises must report their fulfilment of thresholds to the Competition Commission of India.
Govt notifies settlement, commitment provisions under competition law
According to Vaibhav Choukse, Partner and Head of Competition Law at JSA Advocates and Solicitors, these provisions will enhance CCI's regulatory process, including swifter market corrections, especially in fast-changing digital markets
IAMAI forms task force to tackle Big Tech dominance
The task force is being headed by Murugavel Janakiraman, the founder of Bharat Matrimony. This initiative is separate from a 40-member task force they had created in September last year that was also formed to look at some of Google's policies, Janakiraman said.
Facebook must face $3.7 billion UK mass action over market dominance, tribunal rules
Legal academic Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, who is bringing the case on behalf of around 45 million Facebook users in the UK, says users were not properly compensated for the value of personal data they had to provide.
How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP's dominant front-runner
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is making a remarkable comeback in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination. Despite facing 91 felony charges, Trump has won the first two 2024 nominating contests and leads in polls. His ability to turn legal challenges into a winning strategy, his adept use of endorsements, and the loyalty of his supporters are key factors in his resurgence. The story highlights the challenges faced by rivals in countering Trump's appeal within the Republican Party. The outcome could have significant implications for American democracy.
Russian court rejects Apple appeal against abuse of dominant market position: report
Russia's federal anti-monopoly service (FAS) fined Apple in January over what it said was the US company's abuse of its dominant market position.
EU starts early-stage probe into Nvidia-dominated AI chip market's abuses: report
This follows a similar move by French authorities, who have been interviewing market players on Nvidia's key role in AI chips, its price policy, the shortage of chips and its impact on prices, the report added.
Google makes emergency request to block Texas antitrust lawsuit move
The US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation in June granted the state's request to send the lawsuit back to a federal court in Texas.
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