U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
(nytimes.com)
The Justice Department and a group of states asked a federal court late Wednesday to force Google to sell Chrome, its popular web browser, a move that could fundamentally alter the $2 trillion company’s business and reshape competition on the internet.
The Justice Department and a group of states asked a federal court late Wednesday to force Google to sell Chrome, its popular web browser, a move that could fundamentally alter the $2 trillion company’s business and reshape competition on the internet.
Apple fights to keep DOJ antitrust suit from reaching trial
(theverge.com)
Apple urged a federal judge to dismiss the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against it, saying the government’s complaint includes speculative arguments and the government doesn’t plausibly argue it has monopoly power.
Apple urged a federal judge to dismiss the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against it, saying the government’s complaint includes speculative arguments and the government doesn’t plausibly argue it has monopoly power.
DOJ proposing to buy Google Chrome for $20B if judge OKs sale: Reports
(usatoday.com)
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to force the sale of Google Chrome, which could fetch as much as $20 billion if a federal judge agrees to the browser's sale, Bloomberg reported, a potentially huge blow to the world's second-largest technology company.
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to force the sale of Google Chrome, which could fetch as much as $20 billion if a federal judge agrees to the browser's sale, Bloomberg reported, a potentially huge blow to the world's second-largest technology company.
Roadblocks to Competition: Investigate Google's Non-Compliance with the EU's DMA
(spreadprivacy.com)
Today, we are calling on the European Commission to launch three non-compliance investigations around Google’s obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA):
Today, we are calling on the European Commission to launch three non-compliance investigations around Google’s obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA):
Google workers to DOJ: we need protections to make your breakup effective
(theverge.com)
Google employees met with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division last month to share workers’ perspectives ahead of the government’s expected proposal to break up the company. Their message? That as the DOJ attempts to end Google’s search monopoly, any effective remedy must make sure workers are protected and empowered to speak out.
Google employees met with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division last month to share workers’ perspectives ahead of the government’s expected proposal to break up the company. Their message? That as the DOJ attempts to end Google’s search monopoly, any effective remedy must make sure workers are protected and empowered to speak out.
How Google spent 15 years creating a culture of concealment
(nytimes.com)
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.
Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome
(bbc.com)
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google reacts to report that it will have to sell Chrome
(bbc.com)
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world's most popular web browser.
DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome
(bloomberg.com)
Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft's cloud business
(arstechnica.com)
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing business, as the US regulator continues to pursue Big Tech in the final weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency.
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing business, as the US regulator continues to pursue Big Tech in the final weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Microsoft May Have Created an Illegal Monopoly
(propublica.org)
In the summer of 2021, President Joe Biden summoned the CEOs of the nation’s biggest tech companies to the White House.
In the summer of 2021, President Joe Biden summoned the CEOs of the nation’s biggest tech companies to the White House.
WP Engine revs Automattic lawsuit with antitrust claim
(theregister.com)
WP Engine, a hosting provider for websites running open source WordPress software, has revised its legal complaint against rival Automattic and its CEO Matthew Mullenweg to include antitrust allegations.
WP Engine, a hosting provider for websites running open source WordPress software, has revised its legal complaint against rival Automattic and its CEO Matthew Mullenweg to include antitrust allegations.
Meta must face FTC trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp
(theverge.com)
Meta must face the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of dominating the social media industry through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, a DC District Court Judge ruled on Wednesday.
Meta must face the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of dominating the social media industry through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, a DC District Court Judge ruled on Wednesday.
Apple Under Pressure to Remove Geo-Blocking Restrictions in the EU
(macrumors.com)
The European Union has notified Apple that it may be violating EU anti-geo-blocking regulations with practices regarding its media services, giving the company one month to respond.
The European Union has notified Apple that it may be violating EU anti-geo-blocking regulations with practices regarding its media services, giving the company one month to respond.
Dirty tricks: Google lied and cheated, federal judges in monopoly cases say
(mercurynews.com)
A high-ranking Google director was texting with two of the company’s executives about digital-ads prices when he mentioned that the changes they were discussing could lead to lawsuits. Suddenly, he realized the chat’s history function was on, so the conversation would not be automatically deleted, and could be found by adversaries in any legal actions.
A high-ranking Google director was texting with two of the company’s executives about digital-ads prices when he mentioned that the changes they were discussing could lead to lawsuits. Suddenly, he realized the chat’s history function was on, so the conversation would not be automatically deleted, and could be found by adversaries in any legal actions.
The Antitrust Revolution
(harpers.org)
For the first time since the founding, Americans find themselves debating much this same threat, of unfettered prerogative in the hands of a single man.
For the first time since the founding, Americans find themselves debating much this same threat, of unfettered prerogative in the hands of a single man.
EU Plans to Fine Apple for Anticompetitive App Store Practices
(macrumors.com)
The European Commission plans to fine Apple for not adequately complying with Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements for the App Store, reports Bloomberg.
The European Commission plans to fine Apple for not adequately complying with Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements for the App Store, reports Bloomberg.
Apple to Face First EU Fine Under Bloc's Digital Markets Act
(bloomberg.com)
Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union’s new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.
Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union’s new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.
Albertsons kills rural grocers with land use restrictions
(thebignewsletter.com)
One of the best parts of antitrust trials is how much information comes into the public domain about corporations that usually keep details about their industry private.
One of the best parts of antitrust trials is how much information comes into the public domain about corporations that usually keep details about their industry private.
Google accused of shadow campaigns redirecting antitrust scrutiny to Microsoft
(arstechnica.com)
On Monday, Microsoft came out guns blazing, posting a blog accusing Google of "dishonestly" funding groups conducting allegedly biased studies to discredit Microsoft and mislead antitrust enforcers and the public.
On Monday, Microsoft came out guns blazing, posting a blog accusing Google of "dishonestly" funding groups conducting allegedly biased studies to discredit Microsoft and mislead antitrust enforcers and the public.
Court Orders Google (A Monopolist) to Knock It Off with the Monopoly Stuff
(eff.org)
A federal court recently ordered Google to make it easier for Android users to switch to rival app stores, banned Google from using its vast cash reserves to block competitors, and hit Google with a bundle of thou-shalt-nots and assorted prohibitions.
A federal court recently ordered Google to make it easier for Android users to switch to rival app stores, banned Google from using its vast cash reserves to block competitors, and hit Google with a bundle of thou-shalt-nots and assorted prohibitions.
Google accused of shadow campaigns redirecting antitrust scrutiny to Microsoft
(arstechnica.com)
On Monday, Microsoft came out guns blazing, posting a blog accusing Google of "dishonestly" funding groups conducting allegedly biased studies to discredit Microsoft and mislead antitrust enforcers and the public.
On Monday, Microsoft came out guns blazing, posting a blog accusing Google of "dishonestly" funding groups conducting allegedly biased studies to discredit Microsoft and mislead antitrust enforcers and the public.
'We took on Google and they were forced to pay out £2B'
(bbc.co.uk)
"Google essentially disappeared us from the internet."
"Google essentially disappeared us from the internet."
Who Is Windows For?
(ycombinator.com)
Microsoft Windows exists to drive profits for Microsoft. Windows doesn't really serve users anymore. Everything is a dark pattern. Back in the day, the DOJ would have sued them, but now it's business as usual. As consumers we have no choice but to use this product or the Epic games store and it's absurd.
Microsoft Windows exists to drive profits for Microsoft. Windows doesn't really serve users anymore. Everything is a dark pattern. Back in the day, the DOJ would have sued them, but now it's business as usual. As consumers we have no choice but to use this product or the Epic games store and it's absurd.
Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store
(apnews.com)
A federal judge on Friday delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition until an appeals court decides whether to block the shake-up because of legal questions surrounding a jury’s verdict that branded Google as an illegal monopolist.
A federal judge on Friday delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition until an appeals court decides whether to block the shake-up because of legal questions surrounding a jury’s verdict that branded Google as an illegal monopolist.
X's depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU's strictest antitrust law
(arstechnica.com)
Following an investigation, Elon Musk's X has won its fight to avoid gatekeeper status under the European Union's strict competition law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Following an investigation, Elon Musk's X has won its fight to avoid gatekeeper status under the European Union's strict competition law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA).