Tag: antitrust
Antitrust authorities approve takeover of Rügenwalder Mühle
As of: March 25, 2024 4:51 p.m The EU Commission has approved the takeover of the sausage manufacturer Rügenwalder Mühle. The new owner Pfeifer & Langen has so far primarily…
Computer: US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Apple
computer US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Apple The core of the allegations against Apple is that the company binds users to its own devices by making other…
US Department of Justice files antitrust lawsuit against Apple
As of: March 21, 2024 5:29 p.m Has Apple created an illegal monopoly? The question seems clear to the US Department of Justice and has therefore filed a comprehensive competition…
Music: Apple defends itself against European antitrust allegations
Music Apple defends itself against European antitrust allegations Apple and Spotify are arguing about whether taking out a paid subscription via the Spotify app can be prohibited if Spotify does…
Wednesday: End of Google Podcasts, antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in the USA
Google’s Podcasts app will be discontinued in 2024. Then there will be podcasts in YouTube Music. This is the third service Google is discontinuing this week, following YouTube Premium Lite…
Federal Trade Commission: US competition authority files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
Federal Trade Commission US competition authority files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon Package on a conveyor belt in the Amazon logistics center in Sülzetal. photo © Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa The dominance of…
British antitrust authority approves Microsoft’s Activision deal
As of: September 22, 2023 11:14 a.m Microsoft has taken a big step closer to taking over video game giant Activision Blizzard. British competition watchdogs have apparently dispelled their concerns…
Process: US government’s antitrust lawsuit against Google
process US government antitrust lawsuit against Google Google has to face a competition case in court. photo © Peter Morgan/AP Google is accused of unfairly hindering other competitors. The process…
US antitrust authorities allow Microsoft to acquire Activision
Status: 07/21/2023 10:03 a.m The software giant Microsoft is allowed to take over the “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush” developer Activision Blizzard. The US antitrust authorities are now giving…