The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda.
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly
The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to remedy Google’s dominance in online search, including a breakup of the company.
‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case
The ruling on Google’s search dominance was the first antitrust decision of the modern internet era in a case against a technology giant.
U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation
Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.
Google Settles Smaller Lawsuits as It Prepares for More Antitrust Fights
The tech giant has recently spent more than $1 billion to resolve several legal claims as more battles with the Justice Department loom.
JetBlue and Spirit Call Off Their Merger
JetBlue said it would pay Spirit $69 million to terminate the $3.8 billion deal, which had been blocked by federal antitrust regulators.
FTC Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons $24.6 Billion Grocery Store Merger
The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.
Can a Tech Giant Be Woke?
Microsoft, once again a juggernaut thanks to artificial intelligence, wants to be seen as an ethical employer. Is there a catch?
The Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
South Korea pledged to protect its online platforms from marketplace giants, but lobbyists are crying foul play.
Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe
To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.