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Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

A coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts' lawsuit against Kalshi for alleged unlicensed sports betting activities.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US justice department steps in on behalf of xAI in Colorado regulation case

The US justice department intervened in xAI's lawsuit against Colorado's AI regulation law, claiming it violates the 14th amendment and imposes illegal requirements.
#ftc
Marketing tech
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

The Feds Just Asked Car Dealers to Snitch on Each Other to Help Curb Hidden Fees and Fake Prices

The FTC is urging car dealerships to report competitors for deceptive advertising practices regarding vehicle pricing transparency.
fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The FTC proposed a settlement to prevent ad agencies from colluding against platforms based on political viewpoints.
Marketing tech
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

The Feds Just Asked Car Dealers to Snitch on Each Other to Help Curb Hidden Fees and Fake Prices

The FTC is urging car dealerships to report competitors for deceptive advertising practices regarding vehicle pricing transparency.
fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The FTC proposed a settlement to prevent ad agencies from colluding against platforms based on political viewpoints.
more#ftc
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Tech industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Landmark Verdict Against Meta and Google

Meta and Google were found liable for creating addictive products that harmed a young woman's mental health, resulting in a $3 million verdict.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
more#meta
#us-ai-policy
European startups
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Trump administration vows crackdown on China's 'exploiting' of AI models made in the U.S.

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies 'Exploiting' AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Trump administration vows crackdown on China's 'exploiting' of AI models made in the U.S.

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies 'Exploiting' AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration aims to combat foreign exploitation of U.S. AI models, particularly targeting China amid rising competition in the AI sector.
more#us-ai-policy
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell

The DOJ is ending its investigation into Jerome Powell, allowing Trump's nominee for Fed chair to proceed with confirmation.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
3 days ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
#google
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago
EU data protection

EU prepares to force Google to open Android to ChatGPT and Claude under Digital Markets Act

fromEngadget
2 months ago
Law

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago

EU prepares to force Google to open Android to ChatGPT and Claude under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission is mandating Google to open Android to rival AI assistants, impacting the future of AI platform competition.
Media industry
fromDailywire
6 days ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Law

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

more#google
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Over 100 crypto firms urge U.S. Senate to advance market structure legislation to prevent innovation and capital from leaving the country.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Internal emails show how Amazon raises prices across the Internet, lawsuit says

Amazon is accused of price-fixing to maintain low prices and limit competition in the retail market.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi's into illegally raising prices

California accuses Amazon of illegal price fixing and collusion with vendors to raise prices for consumers.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
European startups
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: California Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Price Fixing; Singapore Proposes Global Standard for Gen AI Testing; Apple Names Ternus CEO Successor

California accuses Amazon of price-fixing to inflate costs for consumers.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

Amazon allegedly colluded with vendors to raise prices on various products, impacting market competition and consumer costs.
E-Commerce
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Internal emails show how Amazon raises prices across the Internet, lawsuit says

Amazon is accused of price-fixing to maintain low prices and limit competition in the retail market.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi's into illegally raising prices

California accuses Amazon of illegal price fixing and collusion with vendors to raise prices for consumers.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
European startups
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: California Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Price Fixing; Singapore Proposes Global Standard for Gen AI Testing; Apple Names Ternus CEO Successor

California accuses Amazon of price-fixing to inflate costs for consumers.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege

Amazon allegedly colluded with vendors to raise prices on various products, impacting market competition and consumer costs.
more#amazon
London music
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

What Comes After the Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Ruling

A jury ruled against a company in an antitrust case, leaving the future of concert-going uncertain.
#sec
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new 3-pillar ACT strategy to revitalize the agency and attract crypto firms back to the U.S.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

SEC under Paul Atkins emphasizes regulatory clarity to strengthen U.S. capital markets and support innovation, including crypto.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced a new 3-pillar ACT strategy to revitalize the agency and attract crypto firms back to the U.S.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

SEC under Paul Atkins emphasizes regulatory clarity to strengthen U.S. capital markets and support innovation, including crypto.
more#sec
Apple
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Apple could be fined up to $38 billion by Indian antitrust regulator

Apple's noncompliance with financial data requests in an Indian antitrust case leads to a final hearing on May 21.
#intellectual-property
more#intellectual-property
#live-nation
Law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
more#live-nation
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms

The White House aims to combat foreign exploitation of US AI technology, particularly by China, through enhanced cooperation with American firms.
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 week ago

Big Difference in E.U., U.S. Return Rules

In the European Union, consumers have a statutory right of withdrawal, allowing them to cancel an online purchase within 14 days of delivery without providing a reason, except for certain exceptions like personalized goods and perishables.
EU data protection
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago
European startups

China plans to block US investment in its top AI firms without government approval

The US and China escalated their AI conflict by restricting capital flows and access to AI models within 24 hours.
#tariffs
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs

The legality of Trump's temporary tariffs is being challenged in court after previous tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs

The legality of Trump's temporary tariffs is being challenged in court after previous tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court.
more#tariffs
Law
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Supreme Court arguments make it clear that FCC fines are "nonbinding"

FCC fines require court enforcement and are nonbinding unless upheld by a jury.
#advertising
Privacy professionals
fromAol
1 week ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Law
fromDailycaller
1 week ago

FTC Moves To Bar 'Brand Safety' Advertising Scheme Used To Censor Conservative Media

Major advertising agencies agreed to stop restricting business with media publishers based on political content, addressing anticompetitive conduct and First Amendment violations.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
1 week ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Law
fromDailycaller
1 week ago

FTC Moves To Bar 'Brand Safety' Advertising Scheme Used To Censor Conservative Media

Major advertising agencies agreed to stop restricting business with media publishers based on political content, addressing anticompetitive conduct and First Amendment violations.
more#advertising
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

The DTSA's Missing Preemption: Does 1835(b) Bind State Courts?

The Defend Trade Secrets Act's provision 18 U.S.C. § 1835(b) enhances confidentiality rights for trade secret owners in federal cases.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger

District Judge Troy Nunley stated that the merger would force national pay-TV providers like DirecTV to lift their prices on consumers, causing 'irreparable harm.'
Media industry
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The delivery fee crackdown is going national from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

A crackdown on delivery apps is emerging in the US, focusing on pricing transparency and regulation of fees.
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
more#antitrust
London startup
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Advertising watchdog rules in favor of Verizon promotion

Verizon's advertising adequately disclosed a future price increase for its wireless service, according to the NAD ruling.
Law
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
#antitrust-enforcement
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Lina Khan was right about the metaverse

Meta's acquisition of VR fitness game Supernatural and subsequent shutdown demonstrates why antitrust enforcement matters for protecting communities and competition in emerging technologies.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Lina Khan was right about the metaverse

Meta's acquisition of VR fitness game Supernatural and subsequent shutdown demonstrates why antitrust enforcement matters for protecting communities and competition in emerging technologies.
more#antitrust-enforcement
EU data protection
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Fines alone won't stop big tech behaving badly. Here's what might work

Countries are considering social media bans for kids and fines for enforcement, but fines may not effectively deter bad corporate behavior.
#antitrust-litigation
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
more#antitrust-litigation
US news
fromBenzinga
2 months ago

DOJ Cross-Appeals Antitrust Decision Protecting Google Chrome Amid 'Unlawful Monopolization' Of Internet Search - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)

The DOJ filed a cross-appeal seeking remedies after a court declined to force Google to sell Chrome or end its default search agreement with Apple.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Brokering A Piece; An Antitrust Case, You Say? | AdExchanger

State auditors now use location and purchase data from state vehicles to identify personal use by employees, resulting in terminations and resignations for unauthorized trips.
US politics
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

FTC digs deeper into Microsoft's bundling and licensing practices

The FTC is issuing investigative demands to Microsoft competitors to probe whether its bundling and licensing practices harm competition in business software and cloud services.
#antitrust-settlement
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Tech industry

How Google neutralized tech's loudest antitrust critic with a single settlement clause - Silicon Canals

Intellectual property law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change

The Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, allowing Ticketmaster to remain a subsidiary despite widespread criticism from artists and lawmakers over inadequate penalties and continued market dominance.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Tech industry

How Google neutralized tech's loudest antitrust critic with a single settlement clause - Silicon Canals

Intellectual property law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change

The Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, allowing Ticketmaster to remain a subsidiary despite widespread criticism from artists and lawmakers over inadequate penalties and continued market dominance.
more#antitrust-settlement
US politics
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

FTC's non-compete ban almost certainly dead, based on a Texas federal court decision

Congress resists banning non-competes because employer lobbying and campaign money outweigh employee votes, so federal prohibition failed.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Top DOJ antitrust enforcer is out weeks before Live Nation trial

Gail Slater, the top antitrust enforcer at the Justice Department, announced Thursday that she has left her post, just weeks before the agency's next major tech monopoly trial against entertainment giant Live Nation is set to begin. "It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as AAG for Antitrust today," Slater posted from her personal X account. Slater thanked the staff of the Antitrust Division and called the role "the honor of a lifetime." In a statement, Attorney General Pam Bondi thanked Slater for her service, but did not directly address questions about what precipitated her departure or who would take over as the acting leader of the Division.
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