Google faces probe over online dominance
Rival companies claim that the tech giant uses its search engine to gain an unfair advantage.
View ArticleUS, EU clear Google’s $12.5B Motorola Mobility bid
The approval of antitrust regulators has brought Google a step closer to completing the biggest deal of its 13-year history.
View ArticleCompetition Commissioner says Google has questions to answer over antitrust...
Joaquin Almunia has given the tech company “a matter of weeks” to propose remedies.
View ArticleEU opens antitrust investigation of Microsoft
Microsoft has been warned of “severe” consequences if the company is found not to have kept antitrust commitments it made in 2009.
View ArticleUS watchdog drops ‘search bias’ investigation against Google
Google had been accused of skewing its search results to prioritise its own services – but insufficient evidence was found.
View ArticleGoogle submits list of remedies in bid to clear EU antitrust case
The EU Commission is probing whether Google unfairly favors its own services in its internet search results.
View ArticleGoogle to change how it displays search results in Europe
The company announced the move in a bid to appease concerns it might be abusing its dominant market position.
View ArticleEuropean banks to be fined up to €1.6 billion each today for rate-fixing
The fines could set EU antitrust records with banks accused of fixing the rate at which they lend to each other.
View ArticleEU puts further pressure on Google to address antitrust concerns
The EU’s Competition Commissioner told reporters in Brussels that Google’s next proposal is its “last opportunity” to address these concerns, or else further action will be taken.
View ArticleGoogle avoids major fine by striking deal with EU regulators
If the deal isn’t approved, Google could risk being fined up to $5 billion, or ten per cent of its annual worldwide turnover, by the EU.
View ArticleGoogle’s antitrust case develops as major consumer group joins case
The European Consumer Organisation has applied to be a formal complainant in the European Commission’s antitrust investigation into Google and its search policy.
View ArticleMotorola escapes fine after breaching EU competition law
The company tried to take out and enforce a patent injunction against Apple, despite it agreeing to pay royalties for its use.
View ArticleFacebook tries to avoid future headaches by asking EU to review WhatsApp deal
The review, if it goes ahead, could help Facebook avoid potential antitrust reviews from multiple EU member states.
View ArticleApple has dodged a massive $840 million price-fixing court case
The company agreed an out-of-court settlement with the parties involved, effectively avoiding a court case which was due to take place next month.
View ArticleIndie music labels call in the big guns in their fight with YouTube
The independent music association IMPALA is asking the European Commission to intervene in a dispute over the terms over YouTube’s upcoming music streaming service.
View ArticleQuestions are being asked about Facebook’s purchase of WhatsApp
The EU is questioning Facebook’s rivals over its purchase of WhatsApp, which could end up being a test case for applying EU competition law to social media.
View ArticleMicrosoft faces ‘monopoly’ investigation as Chinese officials begin probe
Officials of China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce visited four of Microsoft’s offices as part of enquiries into Windows’ dominant position in the country.
View ArticleGoogle could be in hot water with Europe again, this time with Android
The European Commission is putting together an antitrust case which will investigate whether Google has made manufacturers promote its own services on Android.
View ArticleChina regulator warns Microsoft not to obstruct its investigation
Chinese regulators are investigating Microsoft after it was suspected of violating the country’s anti-monopoly law since June 2013.
View ArticleEU tells Google to make more of an effort if it wants to settle search row
A deal between the company and the European Commission was agreed back in February, but new complaints will now need to be addressed.
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