Tech – Antitrust Intelligence

DC’s Antitrust Case Against Amazon Revived: Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of District

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024Editorial

In a significant legal development, the District of Columbia’s antitrust case against Amazon has been revived by the DC Court of Appeals. The case, originally filed by former DC Attorney General Karl Racine in 2021, alleges that Amazon’s business practices unlawfully stifle competition and inflate prices on rival platforms. The lawsuit was dismissed in 2022 […]

EU Antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager Warns Against Apple and Meta Fees, Citing Concerns for Digital Markets Act Compliance

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024Editorial

In a recent development within the tech industry, Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust chief, has raised concerns regarding the fee structures implemented by tech giants Apple and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook). Vestager’s warnings highlight potential obstacles these fees may pose to the objectives of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), aimed at fostering competition and […]

ICE’s Target Black Knight Sells Unit to Ease Antitrust Concerns

July 17, 2023July 21, 2023Editorial

In a move to address antitrust concerns surrounding its proposed buyout by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), U.S. mortgage data vendor Black Knight has announced the sale of its Optimal Blue business for $700 million. The decision comes as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scrutinizes ICE’s $11.7 billion deal for Black Knight, expressing worries that the acquisition […]

EU Raises Concerns over Orange-MasMovil Tie-Up

June 30, 2023July 4, 2023Editorial

The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to Orange and MasMovil, expressing preliminary concerns about their proposed joint venture in Spain. The Commission believes that the merger may lead to a reduction in competition in the retail supply of mobile and fixed internet services, as well as multiple-play bundles. Orange and MasMovil are […]

FTC Sues Amazon For Deceptive Practices With Prime Subscribers

June 22, 2023June 23, 2023Editorial

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step in its efforts to regulate and scrutinize the practices of tech giant Amazon. In a groundbreaking move, the FTC has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of engaging in deceptive tactics to enroll consumers in its Prime service without their consent and making […]

EU Regulator’s Concerns Threat Adobe’s $20 Billion Bid for Figma

June 20, 2023June 21, 2023Editorial

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 […]

US Judge Halts Microsoft-Activision Amidst FTC Challenge

June 14, 2023June 15, 2023Editorial

In a significant setback for Microsoft’s ambitious $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a US federal judge has temporarily blocked the deal in response to a request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The move comes as the FTC pursues a legal challenge against the acquisition, citing concerns about potential anticompetitive practices and a breach […]