FTC Closes Google Antitrust Investigation Without Penalties
12 years, 2 months ago

FTC Closes Google Antitrust Investigation Without Penalties

NPR  

FTC Closes Google Antitrust Investigation Without Penalties An antitrust probe of Google by the Federal Trade Commission has ended. The search giant avoided any financial penalties, and the FTC's move is widely seen as a victory for Google. For Google, the biggest treat to its business was that the FTC might decide to bring a formal antitrust case against Google or attempt to regulate how Google creates and displays its search results. JON LEIBOWITZ: Many of Google's critics, including many of its competitors, wanted the commission to go further in this investigation and regulate the intricacies of Google's search engine algorithm.

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Microsoft faces broad antitrust probe as Trump’s FTC advances: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Microsoft faces broad antitrust probe as Trump’s FTC advances: Report

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with an antitrust probe of Microsoft that was opened in the waning days of the Biden administration, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The FTC had last year opened a sweeping antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including into its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, Reuters had reported …

Google’s search ad business faces fresh investigation from UK’s competition watchdog
2 months, 1 week ago

Google’s search ad business faces fresh investigation from UK’s competition watchdog

The Hindu  

Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday it's investigating Google's search ad business, adding to global scrutiny that the U.S. tech giant is facing. Using new powers to investigate competition in digital markets, the watchdog said it would determine whether Google should be given “strategic market status” that would require imposing remedies to change its behavior. Google said in a statement that …

U.S. FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

The Hindu  

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft's business practices, starting a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon. It's the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan, who was elevated to lead the agency by President Joe …

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

Associated Press  

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon. It’s the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan, who was elevated to lead the agency by President Joe …

Google loses major antitrust case over search, declared a monopoly by judge
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Google loses major antitrust case over search, declared a monopoly by judge

LA Times  

In a major blow to Google, a federal judge on Monday ruled that the tech giant violated antitrust laws by illegally maintaining a monopoly on web searches. “As this process continues, we will remain focused on making products that people find helpful and easy to use.” Regulators alleged that Google maintained a monopoly on web searches by reaching agreements with …

Google faces second day of closing arguments in US antitrust trial
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Google faces second day of closing arguments in US antitrust trial

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. government will lay out its antitrust case against Alphabet's Google on Friday in a second day of closing arguments focused on accusations that the online search leader broke the law to stay on top in search advertising. The largest US antitrust trial since regulators went after Microsoft a quarter century ago is set to resume with government and …

Why is Google on trial in the United States? | Explained
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is Google on trial in the United States? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On September 12, Justice Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia started hearing what is being described as the most important case about the future of the Internet. The key allegation against Google is that its “arrangements” with Apple and other companies to be the default search engine on their devices, …

It's Google versus the US in the biggest antitrust trial in decades
1 year, 6 months ago

It's Google versus the US in the biggest antitrust trial in decades

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google will confront a …

US antitrust crackdown on Google echoes Europe's moves
4 years, 5 months ago

US antitrust crackdown on Google echoes Europe's moves

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Google got its first EU antitrust penalty in 2017, …

Google antitrust probe to expand its investigation into Android business as well: Report
5 years, 4 months ago

Google antitrust probe to expand its investigation into Android business as well: Report

Firstpost  

Google probe is known to be focused on its search and digital advertising businesses. The 50 attorneys general investigating advertising practices at Alphabet Inc’s Google are planning to expand their antitrust probe into the unit’s flagship Android business, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Google probe is being led by the Texas attorney general’s office …

States led by Texas target Google in new antitrust probe
5 years, 6 months ago

States led by Texas target Google in new antitrust probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fifty U.S. states and territories, led by Texas, announced an investigation into Google’s “potential monopolistic behavior.” The Monday announcement closely followed one from a separate group of states Friday that disclosed an investigation into Facebook’s market dominance. The news conference featured a dozen Republican attorneys general plus the Democratic attorney general of Washington, D.C. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, …

States target Google in new antitrust investigation
5 years, 6 months ago

States target Google in new antitrust investigation

LA Times  

The Google logo adorns the outside of its New York City office. Attorneys general from every U.S. state except California and Alabama have announced an investigation into Google’s “potential monopolistic behavior.” The announcement follows one from a separate group of states Friday that disclosed an investigation into Facebook Inc.’s market dominance. Google expects the state authorities to ask it about …

Amazon to fall under FTC for anti-trust related cases
5 years, 9 months ago

Amazon to fall under FTC for anti-trust related cases

India TV News  

Following an agreement between the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, e-commerce giant Amazon could fall under FTC's jurisdiction on anti-trust subjects. Also, read: Xiaomi Poco F1 gets a price cut which indicated Poco F2 launch soon According to The Washington Post, this "kind of arrangement brokered between the DOJ and the FTC typically presages more serious antitrust …

Here's an explainer on why Google is being hounded by the US antitrust regulators
5 years, 9 months ago

Here's an explainer on why Google is being hounded by the US antitrust regulators

Firstpost  

The US probe would focus on accusations Google gave preference to its own businesses in search results. The U.S. Justice Department is preparing an investigation of Alphabet Inc’s Google to determine whether the technology company violated laws to ensure fair competition, two sources familiar with the matter said. The US probe would focus on accusations Google gave preference to its …

Reports: Justice Dept. preparing antitrust probe of Google
5 years, 9 months ago

Reports: Justice Dept. preparing antitrust probe of Google

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department is readying an investigation of Google’s business practices and whether they violate antitrust law, according to news reports. Now the Justice Department has undertaken an antitrust probe of the company’s search and other businesses, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Bloomberg News. In addition to the 2017 …

US preparing antitrust probe of Google: Report
5 years, 9 months ago

US preparing antitrust probe of Google: Report

Live Mint  

San Francisco: The US Department of Justice is preparing an antitrust investigation of Internet titan Google, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Justice department officials share antitrust oversight with the Federal Trade Commission, which conducted a wide-ranging investigation of its own into Alphabet-owned Google that ended in 2013 with no action taken. The latest fine imposed by Brussels cited …

US tech enforcer says he will take 'close look' at EU's decision to fine Google
6 years, 8 months ago

US tech enforcer says he will take 'close look' at EU's decision to fine Google

Firstpost  

EU antitrust regulators ordered Google to stop using its Android mobile OS to block rivals. The head of the US Federal Trade Commission, which has investigated Alphabet’s Google in the past for abuse of web dominance, said on 18 July he would take a close look at Europe’s recent decision to fine the company 4.34 billion euros. In addition to …

Breakup Google: EU Parliament now in favour of splitting search engine from other services
10 years, 3 months ago

Breakup Google: EU Parliament now in favour of splitting search engine from other services

Firstpost  

European Union lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a motion on Thursday urging anti-trust regulators to break up Google, the latest setback for the world’s most popular Internet search engine. They wrote to the Commission asking it to launch a public consultation “to discuss the framework that should be applied to these economic actors, to see if today’s competition rules allow us to …

US FTC conducting preliminary inquiry into Google's Waze acquisition
11 years, 9 months ago

US FTC conducting preliminary inquiry into Google's Waze acquisition

Firstpost  

Antitrust regulators are conducting a preliminary inquiry into Google Inc’s recent acquisition of online mapping service Waze, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Google was able to close the deal without US regulatory approval because Waze’s revenue and assets in the US were below the $70.9 million threshold required for antitrust review. Google’s existing online mapping service …

US FTC conducting preliminary inquiry into Google's Waze acquisition
11 years, 9 months ago

US FTC conducting preliminary inquiry into Google's Waze acquisition

Firstpost  

Antitrust regulators are conducting a preliminary inquiry into Google Inc’s recent acquisition of online mapping service Waze, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Google was able to close the deal without US regulatory approval because Waze’s revenue and assets in the US were below the $70.9 million threshold required for antitrust review. Google’s existing online mapping service …

Google moves to end EU antitrust probe without fine
11 years, 11 months ago

Google moves to end EU antitrust probe without fine

Firstpost  

Google has formally submitted a package of concessions to European Union competition regulators in a move to settle a two-year antitrust investigation… Google has formally submitted a package of concessions to European Union competition regulators in a strong signal that the world’s No. On this basis, Google then made a formal submission of commitments to the Commission,” said Antoine Colombani, …

Google moves closer to resolving EU investigation
12 years, 1 month ago

Google moves closer to resolving EU investigation

Firstpost  

Google has offered to take specific steps to ally competition regulators’ concerns about its business practices, in a major move towards ending a two-year investigation and avoiding billions of dollars in fines. The European Commission said on Friday it had received detailed proposals from the world’s most popular search engine, which has been under investigation following complaints from more than …

EU says its Google case not affected by U.S. ruling
12 years, 2 months ago

EU says its Google case not affected by U.S. ruling

Firstpost  

A decision by U.S regulators to end a probe into whether Google Inc hurt rivals by manipulating internet searches… A decision by U.S regulators to end a probe into whether Google Inc hurt rivals by manipulating internet searches will not affect the European Union’s examination of the company. “We have taken note of the FTC decision, but we don’t see …

Google emerges from FTC probe relatively unscathed
12 years, 2 months ago

Google emerges from FTC probe relatively unscathed

Firstpost  

Google has settled a U.S. government probe into its business practices without making any major concessions… Google has settled a U.S. government probe into its business practices without making any major concessions on how the company runs its Internet search engine, the world’s most influential gateway to digital information and commerce. “However, the FTC’s mission is to protect competition, and …

FTC Slaps Google's Wrist in Search, Patent Probe
12 years, 2 months ago

FTC Slaps Google's Wrist in Search, Patent Probe

Wired  

Federal regulators concluded Thursday a 19-month probe into Google's search and patent-licensing practices, and in the end took no action against Google's search rankings that favor its own products over competitors. "They hadn't engaged in illegal monopolization and hadn't violated the FTC Act," Jon Leibowitz, the commission's chairman, said at a news conference while referring to Google's search algorithm. Regarding …

FTC could make final decision on Google probe this week
12 years, 2 months ago

FTC could make final decision on Google probe this week

Firstpost  

The Federal Trade Commission could make a final decision this week on whether to settle with Google in an anti-trust investigation… The Federal Trade Commission could make a final decision this week on whether to settle with Google in an anti-trust investigation, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The FTC may make a call on …

Anti-trust probe: FTC could take final decision on Google this week
12 years, 2 months ago

Anti-trust probe: FTC could take final decision on Google this week

Firstpost  

The Federal Trade Commission could make a final decision this week on whether to settle with Google in an anti-trust investigation, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The WSJ said the FTC was close to completing its investigation into Google’s search practices when Google offered to make voluntary changes similar to the settlement it reached …

US regulators move closer to suing Google
12 years, 5 months ago

US regulators move closer to suing Google

Firstpost  

Federal regulators are moving closer to suing Google over allegations that the company has abused its dominance… Federal regulators are moving closer to suing Google over allegations that the company has abused its dominance of Internet search to stifle competition and drive up online advertising prices, news reports said Friday. The probe was triggered by complaints that Google Inc. has …

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