Google Under Investigation for Breaking Antitrust Law in AI Technology Deal
US Justice Department Investigates Google’s Agreement with Character.AI The US Department of Justice is looking into whether Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, breached the Antimonopoly Act in its dealings with Character.AI. Reports indicate that the antitrust authority recently informed Google about its investigation, suggesting that the company may have entered into an agreement with Character.AI […]
Richard Grenell, a supporter of Trump, becomes a board member of Live Nation during an antitrust investigation.
Richard “Rick” Grenell, who held various positions in the Trump administrations, has joined the board of Global Entertainment powerhouse Live Nation. This comes as the company is involved in an anti-trust dispute with the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its influence on the concert ticketing sector. “We’re thrilled to have Rick join our board,” stated […]
Judge requires Apple to return to court to clarify its noncompliance with antitrust decision.
Apple’s Legal Challenges Intensify Apple is increasingly entangled in legal issues following an order indicating that federal judges are unwilling to comply with a court injunction from a notable antitrust clash with Epic Games. In a pointed ruling issued on Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers stated that Apple shouldn’t face penalties for allegedly […]
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, requests that a judge dismiss the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit.
Meta, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg, has urged a federal judge to dismiss the FTC’s significant antitrust lawsuit. This case could potentially result in the breakup of the tech giant during the ongoing trial. On Thursday, the FTC concluded its opening arguments, asserting that Meta unlawfully dominates the social media app market that depends […]
Rumble Brings David Boies on Board for $2 Billion Antitrust Case Against Google
Prominent attorney David Boies has joined the legal team representing Rumble in its multi-billion-dollar antitrust lawsuit against Google, intensifying the conflict over allegations that the tech giant has unfairly stifled competition in the online video market. Rumble’s antitrust case, filed in 2021 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses Google […]
America First antitrust is not ‘socialism’ — it’s a means of protection.
Recently, an Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal by Robert Bork Jr. criticized new Attorney General Gale Slater regarding President Trump’s antitrust policies. I still recall the disappointment I felt in 1987 when Judge Robert Bork, his father, faced a harsh confirmation process that ended in the Senate not nominating him for the Supreme Court. […]
European Retailers Aim to Pursue Antitrust Action Against Mastercard and Visa
A coalition of trade associations representing European retailers has approached the European Commission regarding concerns about Mastercard and Visa. They allege that these companies impose high fees and lack transparency in their pricing, which is against EU antitrust rules. In a letter sent to the Commission’s antitrust chief on May 13, the associations requested stronger […]
Meta Encouraged Big Tech Critic to Offer Support Before FTC Antitrust Trial
The Media Research Center (MRC) alleges that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta attempted to court a well-known conservative watchdog group just before its significant antitrust trial with the FTC, which aims to reverse the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Multiple sources indicate that Meta officials reached out to MRC executive Schneider in early April, coinciding with the […]
Apple Supports $20 Billion Agreement in Google Search Antitrust Case
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president for Services, defended the company’s $20 billion annual agreement with Google during the recent antitrust trial in Washington, D.C. He also stated that significant advancements in AI could disrupt Google’s search dominance more effectively than any court ruling. In an ongoing trial regarding the Department of Justice’s successful antitrust […]
FTC Calls Instagram a Safe Haven for Groomers at Meta Antitrust Trial
FTC Highlights Instagram’s Risks for Minors in Ongoing Antitrust Trial Internal documents from Instagram, shared by the FTC during its antitrust case against Meta, reveal that an automated algorithm on the platform suggests connections between children and potential predators. The 2019 report, titled “Inappropriate Interactions with Children on Instagram,” outlines how this recommendation system facilitates […]