Legal: Antitrust
FTC looking at ‘hundreds’ of acquisitions by big tech for anticompetitive behavior
Although unlikely, the investigation could lead to divestitures....
Justice Department homing in on Google Ad Manager in antitrust probe
The feds are interviewing publishers and ad-tech rivals about whether Google has too much control "over the monetization of digital content."...
Nearly 50 states’ attorneys general join in antitrust investigation of Google
Facebook is also being investigated in another multistate action lead by New York....
State AGs prepare to announce antitrust investigation against Google, potentially others
The new investigation adds more pressure and potential expense for tech companies but it's not a game changer....
Piling on: State AGs intend to launch their own antitrust investigation against tech biggies
But the Microsoft example shows us that no particular outcome is certain....
US Justice Department to launch expansive new investigation into big tech firms
Recent moves from the FTC and DOJ signal a more aggressive investigatory posture toward the tech giants....
Reports: Google, Amazon to face new antitrust inquiries in changed political climate
Reportedly the DOJ will investigate Google and the FTC will take on...
How will Google’s new Android app licensing rules in Europe impact Chrome and search?
The company is unlikely to see any loss of mobile search share as a result of complying with Europe's antitrust decision....
Google appeals record $5 billion EU antitrust Android fine
Google said when the fine was imposed in July that it would appeal, will argue its practices benefit consumers....
Attorneys General take aim at tech companies with potential multistate action
The Tuesday meeting in Washington made an inquiry into questions of antitrust and consumer data privacy more likely. ...
The EU’s Competition Commissioner is investigating Amazon
The preliminary investigation questions whether access to third-party seller data is potentially...
US senator calls on FTC to open new antitrust investigation against Google
Anger at Google on the right and within the administration may tip the balance of opinion toward a new inquiry....
FTC says it will take a ‘close look’ at EU antitrust fine against Google
However, it's not clear what action, if any, the FTC will...
Google hit with largest-ever $5 billion antitrust penalty in Android case
The fine could have reached $11 billion, according to EU regulation guidelines....
Report: Second big EU antitrust fine against Google coming next week
Reports speculate that Google will be forced to decouple Google Play access from app pre-install rules, clearing the way for new "default"...
60 Minutes segment: Google is a monopoly without question
The segment promotes an image of the company as thuggish and market-manipulating....
Report: France suing Google, Apple over mobile developer contract terms
Seeking to curb 'abusive trade practices,' the country will seek heavy...
CSEs will compete head-on with Google Shopping in EU search results
To provide "equal treatment" in the ad auction, Google Shopping will operate as a separate business unit bidding against Comparison Shopping...
Google settles Russian antitrust case over default Android apps
Carriers and OEMs will no longer be required to pre-install Google apps on handsets, can strike deals with other developers....
Google, Facebook to face large fines in Europe unless they change policies
On consumer privacy, the EU and US appear to be headed in opposite...