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Antitrust
What's behind the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Alex Schroeder
and Jarrett Dang
Sep 21, 2022
At issue are the platform's dominance over other search engines and the contracts that help it maintain that dominance, attorney Charlotte Slaiman says.
Publishing antitrust case showcases Biden's stance on antitrust enforcement
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 1, 2022
One giant publisher's bid to buy another gives this Justice Department a chance to argue that unchecked industry consolidation results in harm to the wider market, not just consumers.
Is Congress about to regulate Big Tech?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jun 24, 2021
Axios reporter Margaret Harding McGill breaks down the antitrust bills moving through the House of Representatives.
Congress weighs getting tough on Big Tech
Jun 22, 2021
The House Judiciary Committee is set to consider a package of antitrust bills this week.
Apple, Epic Games head to court over App Store
by
David Brancaccio
and Kristin Schwab
May 3, 2021
Apple takes a 15% to 30% cut of app sales, in-app purchases and subscriptions. Epic says this is unfair.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says it's time to take on monopolies in Big Tech, pharma and more
Apr 27, 2021
"We have a serious competition problem," Klobuchar said. "It’s hurting our families, our workers, our democracy."
Small business coalition says Amazon brands are unfair competition
by
Justin Ho
Apr 6, 2021
"It's a basic conflict of interest," says one small-biz advocate.
For public good, not for profit.
Sen. Klobuchar proposes sweeping change in antitrust law
Feb 4, 2021
Government has the burden of proving an acquisition harmful. This bill would shift the challenge of disproving that to companies.
Impeachment won't interfere with Democrats' economic agenda, Rep. Ro Khanna says
by
Rose Conlon
and David Brancaccio
Jan 13, 2021
Silicon Valley lawmaker Ro Khanna on impeachment, Twitter and breaking up Big Tech.
10 states accuse Google of breaking antitrust law
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Beras
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 17, 2020
The lawsuit said Google illegally leveraged its power in advertising to squash competitors and overcharge for its services.