A total of 19 states allege the company runs an illegal smartphone monopoly. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that four more state governments have joined…
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FTC Supports Qualcomm’s Decision to Abandon Acquitision of Autotalks Ltd
The director says it “will preserve innovation and price competition.” Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Competition Director Henry Liu recently affirmed Qualcomm Inc.’s decision to withdraw from…
Read MoreJustice Department Sues Apple for Attempted iPhone Monopoly
16 state attorneys general join filing of civil antitrust lawsuit. The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company consistently undermines…
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District Judge Blocks JetBlue Purchase of Spirit Airlines
Justice Department filed suit against the $3.8 billion purchase as monopolistic behavior. Judge William Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts blocked JetBlue Airways’…
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Microsoft CEO Testifies in Antitrust Investigation Against Google
Admits Google’s popularity, points to deals hinged on “exclusive” use. Microsoft’s chief executive Satya Nadella testified earlier this week during the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) trial against Google,…
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U.S., Mexico, and Canada Jointly Address FIFA Business Exploitations
The nations will jointly host the 2026 World Cup in various North American locations. The U.S., Mexico, and Canada have launched a joint initiative to address the underhanded…
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FTC and DOJ Host Merger Workshops
The first event promotes merger guidelines and the effects on competition. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division recently co-hosted the first of…
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FTC Names New Competition Bureau Director
Henry Liu brings strong antitrust experience to the agency. This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Henry Liu as the new director of the Bureau of Competition.…
Read MoreFederal Judge Narrows Range of Lawsuits Against Google
The Justice Department and state attorneys general were allowed to continue antitrust claims. Federal Judge Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia unsealed…
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USDA Partners with States to Address Anticompetition in Food Industry
The collaboration will create a framework to support competition in the marketplace. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a partnership with state attorneys general to address…
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