The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is contemplating a historic move to break up Google, marking a critical step in the government’s ongoing antitrust case against the tech giant. This possibility comes after U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google has been operating an illegal monopoly through its search engine, stifling competition […]
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Alphabet Inc.’s Google is set to face a significant antitrust trial next week, where the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will challenge the tech giant’s control over the digital advertising market. This trial marks the second major antitrust case against Google, following a recent legal victory for the DOJ, where a judge ruled that the […]
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Nvidia, the leading force in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, witnessed an extraordinary decline in its market value, losing nearly $300 billion in a single day. This marks the largest one-day drop in the company’s history, spurred by a broader sell-off in AI stocks and an escalating antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). […]
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In a significant move that could reshape the technology landscape, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) is reportedly considering breaking up Alphabet’s Google after a federal judge ruled that the tech giant had illegally monopolized the online search market. According to reports from the New York Times and Bloomberg News, among the potential remedies being […]
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is poised to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, including subsidiary Ticketmaster. This move underscores mounting concerns surrounding the company’s alleged monopolistic practices within the live event market, signaling a pivotal legal confrontation between regulatory authorities and industry giants. […]
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated legal proceedings against technology giant Apple Inc., alleging antitrust violations within its ecosystem. The lawsuit, filed in a New Jersey federal court, contends that Apple’s dominant position in the smartphone market has resulted in detrimental consequences for consumers, developers, and competitors alike. At the heart of […]
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The U.K will likely open an in-depth review of Adobe’s $20 billion bid for rival Figma and EU regulators may do the same on August 7 after the phase I merger review deadline. Antitrust regulators’ concerns focused on the market for screen design software. Rationale of the deal Adobe, as the leading player in digital […]
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) have recently unveiled a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at revising the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Premerger Notification Form and associated instructions. The proposed changes seek to modernize the information collection process and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the merger […]
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Adobe’s proposed $20 billion acquisition of cloud-based design platform Figma is facing significant challenges as European Union (EU) antitrust regulators prepare to launch a formal investigation. The move comes amid concerns over potential market consolidation, reduced innovation, and higher prices. EU Antitrust Probe: A Lengthy Investigation According to individuals familiar with the matter, European antitrust […]
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