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Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair
2 weeks ago

Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson as his choice for Federal Trade Commission chair. We will make sure that America is the world’s technological leader and the best place for innovators to bring new ideas to life,” he said in a post on X. Trump also said Tuesday he is selecting Mark Meador as his pick to …

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Microsoft facing another major antitrust investigation, US FTC goes after various major issues
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Microsoft facing another major antitrust investigation, US FTC goes after various major issues

Firstpost  

At the centre of the investigation is Microsoft’s bundling strategy, particularly the integration of productivity tools like Word, Excel, and Teams with its cloud and cybersecurity offerings. Competitors argue it undercuts their ability to compete fairly This investigation marks one of the final moves by Lina Khan, who has led an aggressive campaign against corporate consolidation during her tenure as …

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Uber rolls out audio recording, women rider preference, SOS button in India to boost ride safety. Check out new features
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uber rolls out audio recording, women rider preference, SOS button in India to boost ride safety. Check out new features

Live Mint  

Uber India has introduced a range of safety enhancements aimed at improving security for both drivers and passengers, particularly for women. The new features include audio recording during rides, a women rider preference option, customisable safety settings, and an SOS button. The women rider preference option enables women drivers to choose only female passengers. FTC Investigates Uber One Subscription Program …

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Submission Of Form-67 Is Not Mandatory For Availing Foreign Tax Credit: Delhi ITAT
6 months ago

Submission Of Form-67 Is Not Mandatory For Availing Foreign Tax Credit: Delhi ITAT

Live Law  

The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that submission of Form-67 is not mandatory for availing foreign tax credit.The bench of Sudhir Pareek and S. Rifaur Rahman has observed that filing Form-67 is a procedural or directory requirement and is not a mandatory requirement. The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that submission of …

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Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case
1 year ago

Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case

The Hindu  

The parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Meta Platforms Inc. said it …

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Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case
1 year ago

Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case

Associated Press  

MENLO PARK, Calif. — The parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Meta …

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Facebook parent Meta sues FTC, claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case
1 year ago

Facebook parent Meta sues FTC, claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case

LA Times  

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Meta Platforms said it is challenging “the structurally unconstitutional authority exercised by the FTC” in reopening the privacy …

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Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules

The Hindu  

A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust laws, “has not raised serious questions regarding whether the proposed merger is likely to substantially lessen competition” between video game consoles or in the growing markets for monthly game …

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Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules

Associated Press  

A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The proceeding showcased testimony by Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and longtime Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, who both pledged to keep Activision’s blockbuster game Call of Duty available to people who play it on …

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Fate of record tech industry tie-up heads to judge as Microsoft defends $69B Activision deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Fate of record tech industry tie-up heads to judge as Microsoft defends $69B Activision deal

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history is now in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard. “We’re concerned about the competition for this one shooter video game.” Microsoft has largely had the upper …

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U.S. slaps record penalty on Fortnite maker for alleged children's privacy violation
2 years ago

U.S. slaps record penalty on Fortnite maker for alleged children's privacy violation

The Hindu  

"Fortnite" creator Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle allegations that it illegally collected children's personal information and tricked people into making purchases, the Federal Trade Commission and the company said on Monday. Epic Games will also pay $245 million to refund consumers duped by so-called "dark patterns" into making purchases they did not intend to make, the FTC …

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US sues to block Microsoft buying ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision
2 years ago

US sues to block Microsoft buying ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision

Al Jazeera  

Antitrust regulator FTC said Microsoft had a record of buying valuable gaming content and using it to suppress competition The United States trade regulator has filed a complaint aimed at blocking tech giant Microsoft’s $69bn bid to buy “Call of Duty” games maker Activision over concerns the deal would deny rivals access to popular games. In its complaint on Thursday, …

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FTC to review Microsoft's $68.7 bln deal for Activision
2 years, 10 months ago

FTC to review Microsoft's $68.7 bln deal for Activision

The Hindu  

The U.S. antitrust review of Microsoft Corp's $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of "Call ofDuty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Days later, the FTC voted unanimously to sue to block arms maker Lockheed Martin's proposed $4.4 billion purchase of rocket engine maker …

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FTC says Facebook misused privacy decree to shut down ad research
3 years, 4 months ago

FTC says Facebook misused privacy decree to shut down ad research

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission criticized Facebook Inc on Thursday for making "misleading claims" to explain why it had disabled the accounts of researchers studying political ads on the social media platform. The FTC posted a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg saying that it was "inaccurate" that the company's actions were required under the 2019 consent decree. "The FTC …

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Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision
3 years, 5 months ago

Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision

The Hindu  

Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency's antitrust case against the social network giant, asserting that past public criticism of the company’s market power makes it impossible for her to be impartial. Facebook Inc. petitioned the agency Wednesday to remove Chair Lina Khan from taking …

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Judge Dismisses Competition Cases Against Facebook; Facebook Shares Hit Record Highs
3 years, 5 months ago

Judge Dismisses Competition Cases Against Facebook; Facebook Shares Hit Record Highs

The Hindu  

A federal judge in Washington DC dismissed two antitrust lawsuits against Facebook brought by the U.S.’s trade regulator, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of 48 states and jurisdictions. After the ruling, Facebook’s shares hit record highs and its market capitalization crossed $ 1 trillion for the first time. Judge James Boasberg dismissed the FTC case on Monday, saying …

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Facebook may face antitrust charges from the US
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook may face antitrust charges from the US

India Today  

The social media giant Facebook may face antitrust charges from the US as early in November, 2020. On the other hand, the state attorneys general under the leadership of New York’s Letitia James have been scrutinizing Facebook for potential threats to competition. Although Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg in August said that he was interviewed at an FTC investigative hearing as part …

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