ANTITRUST LAW
Ecommerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation
Stefanno Sulaiman's report emphasizes Shopee's compliance and market leadership in Indonesia's e-commerce sector. Edited by John Mair and Lincoln Feast, the focus remains on regulatory adherence and user satisfaction, amidst ongoing KPPU investigations into industry players.
Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says
The European Commission stated that Microsoft may have provided Teams with a "distribution advantage" by not allowing customers the option to choose whether to include Teams when purchasing the software. Last year, Microsoft made certain adjustments in an attempt to avoid penalties, such as offering software packages without Teams specifically for European customers. However, the commission has indicated that these measures are insufficient.
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.
Google loses bid to end US antitrust case over digital advertising
Google had argued for a win without a trial, saying that antitrust laws do not block companies from refusing to deal with rivals and that regulators had not accurately defined the ad tech market.
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YouTube critics ask US to probe video site's 'living room dominance'
Tech and competition watchdog groups urge U.S. Department of Justice to investigate YouTube for potential dominance by Google and Alphabet in home entertainment.
India's EU-like antitrust law worrying technology firms
India's proposed antitrust law, influenced by a panel report, targets tech giants with global turnovers exceeding $30 billion. The law aims to prevent market concentration, similar to the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case
Google avoids jury trial by paying $2.3 million to U.S. government for alleged digital advertising dominance, preventing the first-ever civil antitrust case jury trial by the Justice Department and states suing the tech giant.
Antitrust regulator proposes to grant more time to DG for probe report
Draft amendments to CCI General Regulations propose extending time for key investigator to submit probe report in antitrust cases, facilitating thorough investigation in emerging economy sectors.
Why is NFL being sued in the US in an anti-trust law petition? Know the inside story
The NLF is facing a class action suit in the US for possible violation of the anti-trust laws involving its broadcasting agreements. The lawsuit claims damages to the tune of $7 billion.
US clears way for antitrust inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
Federal regulators are proceeding with antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia in the AI industry. The Justice Department and FTC are leading the investigations, signaling increased scrutiny into AI technology.
Google, Amazon, Apple lobby group opposes India's EU-like antitrust proposal
India is drafting a new competition law to target big digital firms, with a U.S. lobby group urging a rethink to avoid potential business impacts.
Apple fights €1.8 billion EU antitrust fine for curbs on Spotify
The iPhone maker has filed a suit at the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg to topple the March decision, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Google cuts mystery check to US in bid to sidestep jury trial
Google disclosed the payment, but not the amount, in a court filing last week that said the case should be heard and decided by a judge directly. Without a monetary damages claim, Google argued, the government has no right to a jury trial.
Google seeks non-jury trial in US ad tech lawsuit
Alphabet's Google is seeking a non-jury trial in the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit over online advertising practices. It argued against the department's request for a jury trial due to the technical nature of the case. The lawsuit, filed in January 2023, accuses Google of abusing its dominance in digital advertising. Google's ad network is crucial to its revenue.
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.
US antitrust case against Google is just the start
Under the Trump administration, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission started investigating Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp, for monopolistic behavior. The government has since sued all four companies -- Google twice -- in what it says is an effort to rein in their power and promote more competition.
Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims
US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington for hours grilled both sides with questions, probing whether competitive platforms such as ByteDance's TikTok and Meta's Facebook and Instagram are competitive substitutes for search advertising dollars.
Google faces second day of closing arguments in US antitrust trial
The U.S. government accuses Google of antitrust violations for dominating the search advertising market. Court proceedings involve allegations of monopolistic practices, ad auction manipulation, and document deletion. Google defends its actions and emphasizes the value of its search advertising technologies.
Google, Apple threatened by same antitrust laws that boosted them
Federal lawyers have even gone as far as to assert Google and Apple may never have created so many popular products or become as powerful as they are now if Microsoft hadn't been reined in a quarter century ago.
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.
After long peace, Big Tech faces US antitrust reckoning
After more than a decade of leaving Big Tech largely to itself, US antitrust enforcers have cranked up the heat, with several high-profile cases underway that could radically change the way the industry's giants do business. Washington had largely remained silent on Big Tech cases since its wars with Microsoft that began in the 1990s and ended in a settlement in the early 2000s, after a bruising battle with the DOJ.
Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
Visa and MasterCard settle with U.S. merchants on swipe fees, potentially saving consumers billions. The agreement caps credit fees, mandates negotiations with merchant groups, and impacts small businesses. Final approval pending from Eastern District Court.
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act probes
The law, effective from March 7, requires six gatekeepers - which provide services like search engines, social networks and chat apps used by other businesses - to comply with guidance to ensure a level playing field for their rivals and to give users more choices.
The second coming of the Microsoft antitrust battle?
Impeding innovation. Reducing consumer choice. Extending dominance to other markets. These are accusations that the Justice Department leveled against a technology giant it accused of running an illegal monopoly. But they aren't from last week's antitrust lawsuit against Apple -- they're from the case the department brought against Microsoft in 1998.
Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
The market for the iPhone today looks very different from the near-monopoly enjoyed by Microsoft's Windows operating system two decades ago, and the government as a result may face a tougher time in taking on Apple, legal experts said.
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.
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