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news.google.comEU Antitrust Regulators Open Full Investigation Into Ceconomy Acquisition
European Union competition authorities have opened a formal probe into a proposed purchase of German retailer Ceconomy. The move follows an earlier review phase and will examine effects on competition across multiple markets.
nbcnews.comAdam Candeub Considered for Justice Department Antitrust Chief
Adam Candeub, currently FCC general counsel, is among candidates under review to lead the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. The position oversees merger reviews and enforcement actions.
EU Plans to Fine Google Triple-Digit Million Euros Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission is preparing to impose a high triple-digit million euro fine on Alphabet’s Google. The penalty would be the largest issued for a breach of the Digital Markets Act.
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news.google.comU.S. Justice Department Indicts Chinese Container Firms for Price Fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven executives on May 19 for alleged price fixing and output restrictions. The companies control about 87 percent of global dry shipping container production.
igeeksblog.comGoogle Appeals Federal Ruling on Search Monopoly
Google filed an appeal Friday challenging a federal judge's finding that it illegally maintained a search monopoly. The company seeks to overturn both the liability decision and the remedies order requiring data sharing with rivals.
pbs.orgNFL Commissioner Defends Streaming Strategy as Trump Administration Reviews League Practices
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that 87 percent of league games remain available on free television. President Trump and regulators have raised questions about the league's use of paid streaming platforms.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewZillow Loses Access to Thousands of Chicago-Area Listings After Filing Lawsuit
Zillow reported a sharp drop in Chicago-area property listings on its platform after filing an antitrust suit against Midwest Real Estate Data LLC and Compass. The company alleges the two entities created a private listing network that restricts access to homes.
westernjournal.comFederal Prosecutors Charge Seven Chinese Executives in Shipping Container Price-Fixing Case
Seven Chinese executives and four major shipping container manufacturers face criminal antitrust charges for alleged price fixing during the pandemic. The indictment was announced Tuesday and covers actions that affected global commerce and U.S. supply chains.
thehindu.comUS FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Arm Holdings' Semiconductor Licensing Practices
The U.K. company is under scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding its licensing practices for semiconductor technology. The probe forms part of broader global examination of the business. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed the investigation.
marketwatch.comJustice Department Reaches Proposed Settlement With Agri Stats in Antitrust Case
The Justice Department announced a proposed settlement with the Indiana-based data firm that requires it to share processor information with buyers. The case, originally filed by the Biden administration, targeted practices alleged to have allowed chicken, pork and turkey process…
New York PostClass-Action Lawsuit Accuses Bowlero Corp of Illegal Monopoly in Bowling Industry
Eleven longtime bowlers filed suit Wednesday in Washington federal court alleging Bowlero Corp, owner of Lucky Strike Entertainment, has built a monopoly through unlawful acquisitions and tripled prices at some locations. The plaintiffs seek damages for customers and the unwindin…
insurancejournal.comJustice Department Settles Antitrust Case Against Meat Industry Data Provider
The department reached an agreement with Agri Stats under which the company will pay a fine and expand access to its pricing data. Officials said the changes are intended to increase competition in the meat industry and help lower food costs for consumers. The settlement resolves…
The IndependentBowlers File Class-Action Antitrust Lawsuit Against Lucky Strike Entertainment
Benjamin Doehr and 10 other plaintiffs from other states filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero. The suit alleges the company bought up nearly 350 bowling alleys after operating just six in 2012, raising prices and degr…
nypost.comClass-Action Lawsuit Accuses Bowlero Corp of Antitrust Violations in Bowling Industry
Eleven longtime bowlers filed suit Wednesday in Washington federal court against Lucky Strike Entertainment, owned by Bowlero Corp. The complaint alleges the company has tripled prices at some locations while controlling 35 percent of U.S. industry revenue. Bowlero called the cla…
ndtv.comJustice Department Requires Agri Stats to Halt Sharing of Meat Processor Data
The Justice Department filed a proposed settlement with Agri Stats Inc. in the District of Minnesota that ends the company's exchange of price, output and cost information among the nation's largest broiler chicken, pork and turkey processors. The settlement will restore competit…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChief Justice Roberts and Justice Gorsuch Discuss Supreme Court Independence
Chief Justice John Roberts told judges and lawyers that Supreme Court justices are not political actors and that decisions follow the Constitution even when unpopular. Justice Neil Gorsuch separately rebuffed any suggestion of loyalty to the appointing president and said the cour…
BBC NewsSpirit Airlines Shuts Down Operations
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, resulting in thousands of job losses, following the Biden administration's Justice Department blocking its proposed merger with JetBlue. A former Biden advisor questioned the merger rejection's role in the shutdown, while a Democrati…
fortune.comUnited Airlines CEO Approached American on Merger, but American Declined Discussions
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly confirmed approaching American Airlines about a potential merger, which American rejected. Kirby argued the deal would expand services and boost the economy, despite opposition from American and President Trump. Shares of both airlines dec…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Justice Department Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit Against Major Egg Producers
The US Department of Justice is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against some of the country's largest egg producers over allegations of coordinated pricing. The suit targets companies including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, following significant price hikes in 2024 and 2025…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFTC Negotiates Antitrust Settlements in Advertiser Boycott Investigation
The Federal Trade Commission is negotiating antitrust settlements with targets of its investigation into alleged advertiser boycotts of online platforms. An agency lawyer disclosed this during a federal appeals court hearing. The investigation includes platforms such as Elon Musk…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJury to Decide Antitrust Case Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
A jury is set to determine the outcome of an antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster. The case alleges monopolistic practices in the live events ticketing industry. More than 30 states have joined the federal ac…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLive Nation Defends Against Monopoly Claims in New York Antitrust Trial
Live Nation Entertainment is presenting its defense in a New York federal court trial, arguing that its success stems from competition and superior services rather than monopolistic practices. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that the company illegally dominates the live ev…