ANTITRUST CHARGES
Explained: Why is France targeting Nvidia?
France's antitrust regulator is set to charge Nvidia in relation to alleged anti-competitive practices. The move comes after dawn raids by French authorities in September last year, which sources said targeted Nvidia. The raids were the result of an ongoing probe into the cloud computing industry.
Nvidia set to face French antitrust charges
The French so-called statement of objections or charge sheet would follow dawn raids in the graphics cards sector in September last year which sources said targeted Nvidia.
Apple is first company charged under new EU competition law
Apple is facing intense regulatory scrutiny globally, with charges in the EU, legal battles in the US, and regulatory actions in Britain, signaling a turbulent period for the tech giant in various markets.
Apple charged with violating EU's antitrust tech law, may have to pay fine of $38 billion.
Apple has become the first US tech giant to be charged under the European Union’s tough new antitrust tech law. If found guilty, its fine may soar up to $38 billion.
Apple's App Store rules breach EU tech rules, EU regulators say
The European Commission, functioning as both the EU's antitrust and technology regulator, announced that it has forwarded its initial findings to Apple after launching an investigation in March. Additionally, the EU executive revealed that it is also opening an inquiry into the iPhone maker concerning its updated contractual terms for third-party app developers and app stores.
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.
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Google defends app store, fighting Epic Games' bid for major reforms
Google made its filing late on Thursday in San Francisco federal court, where Epic last year persuaded a jury that the tech giant unlawfully stifled competition with its controls over apps downloads on Android devices and payments to developers for in-app transactions.
Big Tech says ex-ante antitrust regulations will hurt innovation
Draft Digital Competition Bill proposes ex-ante regulations similar to the EU's DMA, impacting user experience and innovation. Concerns over potential overregulation and necessity of new laws in India are being debated.
Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say
Apple's bid to settle the four-year investigation would help it dodge a finding of wrongdoing and stave off a potential hefty fine that could be as much as 10% of its global annual turnover.
EU regulators assess Apple's plan for complying with music streaming order
Under Apple's proposal, the Swedish music streaming service Spotify and others can include a link to their websites to inform users of other ways to purchase digital goods or services, away from Apple's App Store.
EU regulators assess Apple's plan for complying with music streaming order
The iPhone maker risks antitrust charges and fresh fines if its proposal announced last Friday fails to satisfy the EU competition enforcer, which issued its order together with a 1.84 billion euro ($2 billion) fine last month.
Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny
The European Commission has been investigating Microsoft's tying of Office and Teams since a 2020 complaint by Salesforce-owned competing workspace messaging app Slack.
View: Big tech, don't be a big brother
Google's Play Store billing policies face CCI investigation for potential Competition Act violations, concerning app developers' resources and market dominance. The case underscores the need for fair competition and innovation in the digital marketplace. In February, Google removed more than a dozen popular apps, including Info Edge's Naukri.com and 99acres.com, Matrimony.com's BharatMatrimony, People Interactive's Shaadi.com, online podcast platform Kuku FM, and online dating app TrulyMadly, from its Play Store for not complying with UCBS.
ETtech Explainer: Epic Games’ battles against Big Tech antitrust violations
Epic Games claims Apple isn't following a court order (injunction) regarding the App Store and is requesting a judge to penalise Apple for this. Let's delve deeper into why this game developer is challenging the tech giant.
Epic Games vs App Store: Fortnite maker says Apple violated injunction, seeks contempt order
The companies have been battling in court since 2020, when Epic accused Apple of violating antitrust law by requiring consumers to obtain apps through its App Store, where it charges app developers up to 30% commissions on in-app purchases.
New antitrust law for large tech firms shouldn’t stifle innovation: experts
Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart and Oyo have opposed the new regulations on digital competition proposed by a government-appointed committee. Indian companies that supported the proposal of ex-ante regulations include Paytm and MakeMyTrip, albeit with caveats.
Stakeholders' demand to delink penalty from global turnover 'not accepted': CCI's general statement
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected stakeholders' plea to retain the earlier monetary penalty framework for antitrust activities. The new regime links the maximum penalty to a firm's global turnover, boosting the regulator's chances of curbing antitrust activities involving Big Tech.
Apple escalates Epic Games feud by blocking Fortnite app in EU
The two companies have been in a legal battle since 2020, when the gaming firm alleged that Apple's practice of charging up to 30% commissions on in-app payments on its iPhone Operating System (iOS) devices violated U.S. antitrust rules.
Indian tech's nationalist backlash against US giants: Calls for stronger antitrust measures
Indian internet companies have periodically raised concerns about the dominance of US tech giants, invoking nationalist sentiments. However, such rhetoric has not led to significant changes. For instance, when Paytm criticized Google for delisting its app from the Play Store, the issue was resolved temporarily without major policy changes. To effectively address issues of dominance and monopoly, India needs a stronger antitrust body and a faster legal process. The EU and US have seen more aggressive actions against tech giants, highlighting the need for similar measures in India.
Apple's new EU measures draw complaint from 34 digital organisations
Changes Apple is making to its services in the European Union "make a mockery" of new antitrust rules in the bloc, 34 digital organisations complained to the European Commission this week. In their letter, "Apple's new terms not only disregard both the spirit and letter of the law, but if left unchanged, make a mockery of the DMA and the considerable efforts by the European Commission and EU institutions to make digital markets competitive."
EU set to fine Apple in Spotify music streaming case
The European Commission last year charged the iPhone maker with preventing Spotify and other music streaming firms from informing users of options outside Apple's App Store.
FuboTV files antitrust lawsuit to block Disney, Fox, Warner sports streaming deal
Fubo alleged in a statement that the media companies have engaged in a "years-long campaign" to block the sports streaming service's growth by engaging in anti-competitive practices. The recently sports streaming joint-venture "steals Fubo's playbook" it said, and is "the latest example of this campaign."
Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict
Google asks Judge Donato to throw out jury verdict in antitrust lawsuit; seeks new trial or judgment in its favor; claims Epic did not present adequate evidence; plans to challenge verdict in appeals court; settled related claims for $700 million; calls for greater competition; plans to intervene if Apple does not comply.
Explained: Why are Apple, Amazon, Google and Meta facing antitrust lawsuits and huge fines?
The United States Justice Department is set to file a lawsuit against Apple for potentially breaching antitrust laws. Antitrust laws originated with the US Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 and are enforced at domestic levels. Of the big four tech companies, Apple is the latest to be accused of breaching antitrust laws. The lawsuit alleges that Apple is using hardware and software limitations to stifle competition with iPhones and iPads.
EU Commission seeks feedback on Apple offer to open up tap-and-go tech to rivals
The bloc's regulator had charged Apple with restricting access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, based on the independent technology called Near-Field Communication (NFC), as it made it difficult for rivals to develop alterative payment options for iOS-based devices and compete with Apple Pay and Wallet apps.
Google's loss to Epic Games may cost billions but final outcome years away
Epic Games will now have a chance to submit a court filing on how it wants Google's Play Store to be fixed - potentially putting at risk what Wells Fargo estimates is $10 billion in annual revenue from app sales and in-app purchases for the tech giant.
Apple offers to settle EU antitrust charges on Apple Pay, sources say
The EU competition enforcer is likely to seek feedback next month from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept Apple's offer.
Apple offers to let rivals access tap-and-go tech in EU antitrust case
Apple has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets in order to settle EU antitrust charges, three people familiar with the matter said.
Google against potential EU break-up order, says not proportionate
Alphabet's Google on Friday criticised a potential order from EU antitrust regulators to sell part of its lucrative adtech business, saying it was disproportionate or not right for its advertising partners.
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