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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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Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency
1 month, 1 week ago

Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. As Donald Trump prepares to retake the White House, it’s almost certain he’ll fire Khan, the most aggressive antitrust regulator in a generation and, therefore, an enemy of billionaire corporate executives who stand to profit from the industry consolidation that she’s spent the past three-plus years fighting. Elon Musk, …

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Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency
1 month, 1 week ago

Lina Khan likely to be fired as FTC Chair under a Trump presidency

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. As Donald Trump prepares to retake the White House, it’s almost certain he’ll fire Khan, the most aggressive antitrust regulator in a generation and, therefore, an enemy of billionaire corporate executives who stand to profit from the industry consolidation that she’s spent the past three-plus years fighting. Elon Musk, …

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This TSA PreCheck Scam Could Steal Your Money. Here’s How To Spot It.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This TSA PreCheck Scam Could Steal Your Money. Here’s How To Spot It.

Huff Post  

ROBYN BECK via AFP via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission just issued an alert against TSA PreCheck enrollment and renewal scams. But if you are ready to “enroll” or “renew” your TSA PreCheck, know this ― it can be too easy to get fooled into paying more than you should, especially when the link looks legitimate. That’s because travelers …

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Insiders look for signals that Kamala Harris would keep up one of Biden’s biggest fights
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Insiders look for signals that Kamala Harris would keep up one of Biden’s biggest fights

Politico  

What Harris chooses to do if she wins is “very important,” said Josh Tzuker, a former antitrust official at the Department of Justice, who joined the consulting firm FGS Global earlier this year. Those include former Biden National Economic Council director Brian Deese, who is advising Harris on economic policy; and Bharat Ramamurti, formerly Deese’s deputy at the NEC and …

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Yelp versus Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yelp versus Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

LA Times  

For years, Yelp has complained about Google’s practices, alleging that the tech giant placed its own products above competitors in Google search results. “Google’s conduct has injured Yelp through lower traffic, reduced advertising revenues, raising Yelp’s own costs, and impaired network effects that come with fewer new and returning users,” Yelp said in its lawsuit. It comes weeks after a …

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After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements
8 months ago

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements

NPR  

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images After receiving more than 26,000 public comments, the five members of the Federal Trade Commission are set to vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompetes, declaring them …

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FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal
1 year ago

FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened this week of a major oil industry merger. Chevron and Hess said in separate filings that the FTC is seeking additional information and documentary materials related to Chevron’s proposed $53 billion purchase of Hess, announced in October. Schumer …

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Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids
1 year, 4 months ago

Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids

The Hindu  

Children’s advocacy groups including Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, saying the tech giant serves personalized ads to kids on YouTube despite federal law prohibiting the practice. In response to the Times report, Google said last week that it did not run personalized ads on children’s videos and that its ad practices …

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U.S. FTC to probe Qualcomm's purchase of Israel's Autotalks: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. FTC to probe Qualcomm's purchase of Israel's Autotalks: Report

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is expected to open an in-depth probe on Wednesday of Qualcomm’s purchase of Israeli auto-chip maker Autotalks, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. In May, Qualcomm had said it would acquire Israel's Autotalks Ltd., a maker of chips used in crash-prevention technology in vehicles, but had not disclosed the terms of …

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Amazon.com set to meet with U.S. FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit: Source
1 year, 4 months ago

Amazon.com set to meet with U.S. FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit: Source

The Hindu  

Amazon.com is set to meet next week with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ahead of a potential long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, according to a source familiar with the matter. The FTC began probing Amazon during former President Donald Trump's administration when the government decided to investigate Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple for allegedly breaking antitrust law. Before becoming …

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U.S. FTC official withdraws case against Microsoft-Activision deal before internal agency judge
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. FTC official withdraws case against Microsoft-Activision deal before internal agency judge

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission official on Thursday withdrew the agency's case before an in-house judge that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of game-maker Activision. It was this attack that the agency put on hold on Thursday, in an order made by FTC Secretary April Tabor. Microsoft and Activision argued in a motion posted to the FTC's website …

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Microsoft, Activision urge U.S. to drop case against deal before internal FTC judge
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft, Activision urge U.S. to drop case against deal before internal FTC judge

The Hindu  

Microsoft, which is seeking to wrap up its acquisition of game-maker Activision Blizzard, urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to withdraw a case against the deal that the agency had brought before an internal FTC judge, according to a motion posted to the FTC's website on Wednesday. Microsoft and Activision on Wednesday extended the deadline for the close of their …

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U.S. FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statements: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statements: Report

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI on claims it has run afoul of consumer protection laws by putting personal reputations and data at risk, the strongest regulatory threat to the Microsoft-backed startup yet. The FTC this week sent a 20-page demand for records about how OpenAI - the maker of generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT …

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Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces FTC opposition in to stop competition
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces FTC opposition in to stop competition

Live Mint  

The Federal Trade Commission has requested a temporary halt to Microsoft's acquisition of videogame company Activision Blizzard, as argued in federal court on Thursday. According to the FTC, if the merger proceeds, it would grant Microsoft's Xbox videogame console sole access to Activision games, disadvantaging Nintendo consoles and Sony Group Corp's PlayStation. "I think you will see that every piece …

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Microsoft, Activision Ask Judge For Speedy Schedule In FTC Challenge: All Details
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft, Activision Ask Judge For Speedy Schedule In FTC Challenge: All Details

News 18  

Time is running out on a deadline for Microsoft to complete its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, compelling the companies to ask a U.S. judge on Wednesday to quickly get the ball rolling on the Federal Trade Commission’s legal bid to block the deal. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila on Tuesday had set a June 22-23 evidentiary hearing in …

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US Judge Temporarily Blocks Microsoft Acquisition Of Activision: All Details
1 year, 6 months ago

US Judge Temporarily Blocks Microsoft Acquisition Of Activision: All Details

News 18  

A U.S. judge late on Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp’s acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard and set a hearing next week. Davila said the temporary restraining order issued on Tuesday "is necessary to maintain the status quo while the complaint is pending preserve this court’s ability to order effective relief in …

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Horse racing’s antidoping rules to start in mid-May
1 year, 7 months ago

Horse racing’s antidoping rules to start in mid-May

Associated Press  

Horse racing’s new antidoping program won’t get underway until after the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in mid-May, according to an order issued Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission. HISA had planned to re-launch the program on May 1, the start of Kentucky Derby week, after a judge’s ruling in early April delayed the start until then. If the program had …

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That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
1 year, 9 months ago

That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns

NPR  

That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns Enlarge this image toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Robert F. Bukaty/AP For years, a common scam has involved getting a call from someone purporting to be an authority figure, like a police officer, urgently asking you to pay money to help get a …

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FTC didn’t stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?
2 years ago

FTC didn’t stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, California — Facebook parent Meta is sparring with government regulators in federal court over its pending acquisition of a virtual reality fitness company Within Unlimited CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify as a witness at the trial in San Jose, California. At issue is whether Meta’s acquisition of the small company that makes a VR fitness app …

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FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger
2 years ago

FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger

The Hindu  

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business. “Microsoft has already shown that it can and will withhold content from its gaming rivals,” said a prepared statement from Holly Vedova, director of …

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FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger
2 years ago

FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger

Associated Press  

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business. “Microsoft has already shown that it can and will withhold content from its gaming rivals,” said a prepared statement from Holly Vedova, director of …

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FTC will seek to block Microsoft’s $69-billion deal for Activision
2 years ago

FTC will seek to block Microsoft’s $69-billion deal for Activision

LA Times  

The Federal Trade Commission will seek to block Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard, which would be one of the 30 biggest deals of all time. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft’s $69-billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, saying a tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular game publisher would harm competition. “Today we seek to stop Microsoft …

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Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action
2 years, 1 month ago

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reacting to the tumult and mass layoffs at Twitter under its new owner Elon Musk, a group of Democratic senators on Thursday asked federal regulators to investigate any possible violations by the platform of consumer-protection laws or of its data-security commitments. The senators also asked Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, to take enforcement action if …

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