Jul 8, 2021

Going after Google in court … again

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Attorneys general of 36 states plus the District of Columbia are suing Google over the way it runs its mobile app store. It's just the latest antitrust challenge to Big Tech. Also, President Biden is expected to sign an executive order this week that will give workers more freedom from noncompete clauses after they leave a job, and make it easier for some workers to move across state lines. And, summer music festivals start their comeback tour.

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States sue Google over alleged illegal monopoly in its app store

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Biden wants to give workers more flexibility to change jobs or move between states

by Amanda Peacher

Jul 8, 2021

The White House says noncompete agreements affect more than 30 million people.

The administration wants to curtail what are called noncompete agreements, contracts that bar employees from going to work for the competition.

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Summer music festivals start comeback tour, with some pandemic tweaks

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 8, 2021

After most events were canceled in 2020, there are still questions about how comfortable concertgoers may be with crowds.

Bands and festival organizers are bringing back live music audiences this summer, said industry consultant Karen Allen.

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Rose Conlon Producer

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