Tech antitrust news covering DOJ and FTC investigations, competition lawsuits, regulatory actions, and big tech monopoly concerns.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy indicated she is minded to intervene in Sky's proposed £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV's media and entertainment division, citing concerns over plurality and sector control diversity. The companies now have five days to respond before any formal investigation by Ofcom or the Competition and Markets Authority begins.
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick argues that Pennsylvania's extensive regulatory burden hinders economic growth despite recent investments. He contends that his upcoming Red Tape Dialogues will facilitate practical reductions in government delay and paperwork, proposing a collaborative approach between business leaders and regulators to streamline processes.
The author argues that a significant portion of US government regulation is unnecessary, citing Idaho’s successful reduction of its regulatory code by 49 percent. The commentary suggests that President Trump’s efforts to repeal misguided rules are justified, using examples from state and federal agencies to support the case for deregulation.
A Seattle federal judge partially granted class certification for consumers suing Amazon over alleged antitrust violations. The ruling allows part of the online shoppers' group to proceed, based on claims that Amazon's vendor pricing policies caused higher costs on competing marketplaces like Walmart and eBay.
A new class action lawsuit alleges that Expedia Group manipulated the hotel booking market to raise prices for consumers. Filed in Washington state, the suit claims the company uses its dominant market share to force high commissions on hotels, which then increase room rates to recoup losses, violating Sherman and Clayton antitrust acts.
Senator Elizabeth Warren faced online ridicule for warning that a $45 billion McCormick-Unilever Foods merger could raise grocery prices. Critics dismissed her concerns as trivial compared to broader economic issues, but Warren argued the consolidation weakens competition and reduces consumer choices in the food market.
Experts argue that the US Department of Justice's antitrust investigation may serve as a pretext to access journalist records, raising concerns about press freedom and legal overreach in federal probes.
Altenar Technologies filed antitrust complaints against Sportradar Group with European Union and UK regulators on Wednesday. The company accuses Sportradar of blocking rivals' access to live official sports data through exclusive deals with major leagues like MLB and NBA. This follows a similar US lawsuit filed in April.
The Justice Department issued a warning to the American Bar Association, threatening antitrust action if it does not modify rules restricting adjunct professors. Officials argue these limits negatively impact educational quality and drive up tuition.
The Trump administration is reversing Biden-era airline regulations, removing safeguards against hidden fees and mandates for cash compensation during flight disruptions. Consumer advocates criticize the move as favoring airlines, while the Department of Transportation denies that passenger rights are being diminished.