Tag #Antitrust

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Meta Faces Antitrust Trial Amidst Concerns of Political Interference

Meta's antitrust trial begins Monday, facing accusations of monopolizing social networking; President Trump's potential influence and the judge's past rulings add layers of complexity to the case.

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FTC Sues Meta, Alleging Anti-Competitive Acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Meta, alleging its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive, potentially forcing Meta to divest these platforms; Meta counters that it faced fair competition and the acquisitions were previously approved.

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Trump Executive Order Targets Anti-Competitive Regulations

President Trump's April 9 Executive Order directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate anti-competitive regulations within 90 days, potentially saving American households $5,000 annually and providing leverage in international trade negotiations, but facing possible legal challenges.

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Italian Authority Fines Colosseum Ticket Scalpers €20 Million

The Italian Competition Authority fined CoopCulture €7 million and six tour operators €13 million for using bots to buy Colosseum tickets, creating a shortage and forcing consumers to pay higher prices for tickets from resellers; the Colosseum now uses nominative tickets.

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NCAA $2.6 Billion Settlement Hearing: Judge to Weigh Objections

A federal judge will hear objections to a $2.6 billion settlement in a class-action antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and Power 5 conferences, filed by athletes who allege violations of amateurism rules regarding compensation.

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DOJ Sues RealPage Over AI-Powered Rental Pricing Software

The Department of Justice is suing RealPage, alleging its AI-powered rental pricing software enables landlords to indirectly collude on rent increases, causing approximately $70 higher average monthly rents in buildings using the software; several cities have banned its use.

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FTC Sues Meta Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

The FTC is suing Meta for monopolistic practices due to its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp; Mark Zuckerberg and Kevin Systrom will testify, and the case's outcome will impact future tech mergers and acquisitions.

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AI's Rapid Adoption, Legal Battles, and Societal Impact

OpenAI announced 800 million regular users of its systems, Google showcased Gemini AI-powered AR glasses, and Meta faces an FTC antitrust trial, while discussions at TED2025 focused on AI's impact on humanity.

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Meta Accused of Compromising US National Security for Chinese Business Gains

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate, accusing Meta of prioritizing its Chinese business over US national security by sharing AI information with the CCP, deleting dissidents' accounts, and using censorship tools; her book detailing these claims is a bestseller, ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU to Fine Apple and Meta for DMA Violations

The European Commission is preparing to fine Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the first such penalties since Teresa Ribera became EU Competition Commissioner; the fines, likely less than the maximum 10% of global turnover, come amidst a US trade war and reflect the DMA's p...

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House Settlement Final Approval Hearing Set for April 7th

On April 7th, a federal court will finalize the House Settlement, a $2.6 billion antitrust settlement resolving lawsuits against the NCAA over athlete compensation, introducing roster limits, and creating a NIL clearinghouse.

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Capital One-Discover Merger Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle

The Justice Department approved a $35 billion merger between Capital One and Discover, potentially creating the nation's largest credit card issuer, despite concerns about increased consumer fees and reduced competition; however, final approval rests with the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Co...

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