Trump Antitrust Chief Ousted After Internal Clash
#USPolitics #AntitrustGail Slater, Trump's antitrust chief, was forced out after tensions with Attorney General Pam Bondi and losing ally JD Vance. The final rift stemmed from her opposition to a major tech merger, leading to her resignation or dismissal. read more
Federal Court Rules Google Illegally Maintained Search Engine Monopoly
#Google #antitrustA judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly over search by paying rivals to use its services, violating antitrust laws. The case, brought by the Department of Justice and US states, challenges Google's dominance in the market with implications for tech giants. read more
Federal Court Rules Google Maintained Monopoly Through Antitrust Violations
#Google #antitrustIn a major antitrust case, a judge ruled that Google illegally maintained its monopoly over the search market by paying rivals to default to its search engine. The ruling is likely to impact tech giants' operations. read more
#FTC #antitrust
The US competition regulator is preparing to sue Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits over alleged anti-competitive pricing practices under a rarely-used 1936 law. This action is part of the Biden administration's efforts to crack down on market abuses. read more