Chinese regulators have fined travel giant Trip.com $765 million for monopolistic practices, including exclusive vendor agreements and algorithm manipulation, marking a major antitrust enforcement action.
Jessy··2 min read
Paramount has paused its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for several months while a federal judge reviews an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 states.
Mark··2 min read
The European Court has upheld the record €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, confirming the company abused its Android dominance by mandating pre-installation of its search and browser services.
Jessy··2 min read
A court has ordered Google to pay nearly $2 billion to PriceRunner in a landmark antitrust ruling, marking a significant victory for competition law and private civil damage litigation in Europe.
Mark··2 min read
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron face a class-action lawsuit alleging they conspired to limit DRAM supply to favor high-profit AI memory. The case tests the legality of capacity reallocation, though industry experts remain skeptical of collusion claims.
Jason··2 min read
Google has restricted Meta's access to its Gemini AI models, sparking debate over antitrust and Digital Markets Act compliance while highlighting the intensifying 'moat' competition among tech giants.
Jason··2 min read
The European Commission has issued an interim measure requiring Meta to restore free access for rival AI assistants to the WhatsApp Business API, citing the need to prevent irreparable competitive damage under the Digital Markets Act.
Mark··2 min read
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released previously redacted evidence in the 2022 antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company used restrictive clauses to artificially inflate prices across the e-commerce sector.
Mark··1 min read
A jury has found Live Nation/Ticketmaster to be an illegal monopoly that systematically overcharged consumers. The case was brought by a coalition of 33 states after federal authorities opted out of the trial.
Mark··2 min read
A Manhattan jury has ruled that Live Nation/Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, systematically overcharging fans. Despite the federal administration's withdrawal, a coalition of 33 states successfully pushed the litigation to a landmark conviction.
Mark··2 min read
A federal jury has ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster constitute an illegal monopoly. The verdict casts significant doubt on a recent DOJ administrative settlement and has ignited debates over the potential for court-ordered structural divestiture.
Jessy··2 min read
The defense and cybersecurity landscapes are being reshaped by two massive deals: Anduril’s $20 billion enterprise contract with the US Army and Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz. While Anduril represents a shift toward software-first defense, Google’s record-breaking deal aims to dominate cloud security. Both are facing intense regulatory scrutiny under FAR and HSR Act antitrust reviews.
Jasmine··2 min read
Adobe has settled a $75M lawsuit over 'subscription traps,' Alphabet is divesting from Google Fiber to focus on AI, and Apple has cut its commission rates in China. These moves indicate that Big Tech giants are undergoing massive restructuring due to regulatory pressure and strategic pivots.
Mark··3 min read
Big Tech companies have united to back Anthropic against administrative interventions from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the DOJ's settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, which avoids a breakup, has sparked antitrust criticism, even as the UK imposes stricter age checks on social media.
Jessy··2 min read
The DOJ has reached a surprise settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, dropping its pursuit of a corporate breakup in favor of behavioral remedies. This unexpected move blindsided state attorneys general, who were co-plaintiffs and are now seeking a mistrial. The states argue that the DOJ's withdrawal undermines the case and they are considering continuing the legal fight under state-level antitrust laws. The settlement ensures Live Nation's vertically integrated model remains intact, despite widespread public and state-level opposition.
Mark··3 min read