US states have to enforce the rule of law since their federal government won't. Which means maybe those states are available partners for helping the rest of the world govern the unrecognised and unregulated #transnationalUtilities presently domiciled in the US. #antitrust #competitionLaw

Sony Defends PlayStation Store as £2 Billion UK Trial Begins A competition tribunal hears claims Sony overcharged 12 million UK gamers by monopolising digital game sales through its closed PlayStation Store.

Sony Defends PlayStation Store as £2 Billion UK Trial Begins

#PlayStation #SonyLawsuit #GamingNews #CompetitionLaw #AusNews

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Canada's $91B Google ad tech case clears its biggest legal hurdle yet Canada's Competition Tribunal dismissed Google's constitutional challenge on March 3, clearing the path for the country's largest-ever ad tech case to proceed.

Canada's $91B Google ad tech case clears its biggest legal hurdle yet #Canada #Google #AdTech #DigitalMarketing #CompetitionLaw

Canada's $91B Google ad tech case clears its biggest legal hurdle yet Canada's Competition Tribunal dismissed Google's constitutional challenge on March 3, clearing the path for the country's largest-ever ad tech case to proceed.

Canada's $91B Google ad tech case clears its biggest legal hurdle yet #Canada #Google #AdTech #DigitalMarketing #CompetitionLaw

WhatsApp Backs Down: Indian Supreme Court Forces Data Consent Overhaul in Landmark Privacy Battle The Battle for Digital PrivacyIn a stunning rebuke to one of the worlds largest technology companies, Indias Supreme Court has...

WhatsApp Backs Down: Indian Supreme Court Forces Data Consent Overhaul in Landmark Privacy Battle #India #competitionlaw #DataConsent

Questioning the Digital Markets Act’s Legality

"Questioning the Digital Markets Act’s Legality" by Schrepel & Boiscuillé questions whether the DMA complies with EU treaties, highlighting constitutional and legal concerns about its enforcement regime. spkl.io/63325AapgP #EUlaw #DigitalRegulation #CompetitionLaw

Malaysia to Reward and Protect Whistleblowers Under Competition Law Amendments PUTRAJAYA, Feb 26 — Malaysia is moving to introduce financial rewards and legal safeguards for whistleblowers as part of proposed amendments to the Competition Act 2010, aimed at strengthening efforts to combat cartel activity and anti-competitive conduct. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the reforms would give the Malaysia …

Malaysia to Reward and Protect Whistleblowers Under Competition Law Amendments #WhistleblowerProtection #CompetitionLaw #Malaysia #CartelBusters #AntiCompetitive

Apple and Amazon under fire for delaying compliance with Spain's antitrust order, facing potential new fines. #Antitrust #Apple #Amazon #CNMC #CompetitionLaw Link: thedailytechfeed.com/spain-invest...

Apple and Amazon under fire for delaying compliance with Spain's competition regulator, risking further fines. #TechNews #CompetitionLaw #Apple #Amazon #CNMC Link: thedailytechfeed.com/apple-and-am...

Competition Tribunal Upholds Fines Against Chicken Feed Firms, MyCC Wins Appeal on Price-Fixing Case KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The Competition Appeal Tribunal has unanimously dismissed appeals by several chicken feed manufacturers, affirming the earlier ruling by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) over price-fixing violations. In a statement, MyCC confirmed that appeals filed by Leong Hup Feedmill Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Dindings Poultry Development Centre Sdn Bhd, FFM Berhad and …

Competition Tribunal Upholds Fines Against Chicken Feed Firms, MyCC Wins Appeal on Price-Fixing Case #CompetitionLaw #PriceFixing #Malaysia #MyCC #FoodIndustry

Judge questions why Amazon worries about lawsuit financing companies A UK judge questioned Amazon's arguments today as the company tried to appeal two major class action lawsuits. The cases involve consumers and sellers who claim Amazon broke competition rules.

Judge questions why Amazon worries about lawsuit financing companies #Amazon #LawsuitFunding #ClassAction #CompetitionLaw #LegalNews

Judge questions why Amazon worries about lawsuit financing companies A UK judge questioned Amazon's arguments today as the company tried to appeal two major class action lawsuits. The cases involve consumers and sellers who claim Amazon broke competition rules.

Judge questions why Amazon worries about lawsuit financing companies #Amazon #LawsuitFunding #ClassAction #CompetitionLaw #LegalNews

Germany bans Amazon from controlling third-party seller prices on marketplace Bundeskartellamt prohibits Amazon's algorithmic price control mechanisms affecting marketplace sellers and orders €59 million disgorgement for competition violations.

Germany bans Amazon from controlling third-party seller prices on marketplace #Amazon #Ecommerce #CompetitionLaw #Germany #Marketplace

Germany bans Amazon from controlling third-party seller prices on marketplace Bundeskartellamt prohibits Amazon's algorithmic price control mechanisms affecting marketplace sellers and orders €59 million disgorgement for competition violations.

Germany bans Amazon from controlling third-party seller prices on marketplace #Amazon #Ecommerce #CompetitionLaw #Germany #Marketplace

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Regulating Competition in the Digital Network Industry by Jasper van den Boom
This book systematically explains the dynamics of ecosystem competition and how this should shape regulation.
📚 https://cup.org/4oPBGPD

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Netflix–Warner deal sparks antitrust alarm in US Senate - Yes Punjab News US Senate panel flags antitrust risks in Netflix’s $83B Warner Bros. merger; lawmakers question market power, competition, and consumer impact.

Netflix–Warner deal sparks antitrust alarm in US Senate yespunjab.com?p=213799

#NetflixMerger #WarnerBros #Antitrust #StreamingWars #USSenate #EntertainmentIndustry #HBOmax #MediaConsolidation #TedSarandos #ConsumerChoice #USMedia #CompetitionLaw

Am Montagnachmittag der Konferenz, zusammen mit Universität Wien und #Women in #CompetitionLaw Network Austria, wurden aktuelle Fragen kartellrechtlicher #Ermittlungsverfahren vertieft. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an S. Köller-Thier, S. Reiter, B. Seelos & L. Hornkohl für die spannenden Diskussionen.

Zusammen mit Universität Wien, #Women in #CompetitionLaw Network Austria haben wir gestern eine Konferenz veranstaltet. Impulse u. a. von @annasporrer.bsky.social, G. Kodek, @gfelbermayr.bsky.social sorgten am Vormittag für spannende Diskussionen zu #Fusionskontrolle, #Wettbewerb und #Kartellrecht.

Direct Hit by Daniel A. Crane
Tells the story of the political, legal, and business struggles between Tesla and American car dealers.
📚 https://cup.org/43X8bUK

#competitionlaw

Brazil's competition authority orders Meta to suspend its ban on third-party AI chatbots in WhatsApp, citing potential anti-competitive behavior. #Meta #WhatsApp #AIChatbots #CompetitionLaw Link: thedailytechfeed.com/brazil-order...

Amazon Continues Appeal Against Italy Antitrust Fine Even After Penalty Cut | 1Tak News Amazon Italy antitrust fine: Amazon will continue its legal appeal in Italy despite a court reducing a €1.13 billion antitrust fine imposed in 2021.

Italy Antitrust Case: Amazon to Continue Appeal Despite Fine Reduction

#Amazon #AmazonItaly #AmazonAntitrust #ItalyAntitrust #AntitrustFine #AmazonAppeal #EuropeanRegulation #TechRegulation #EcommerceEurope #CompetitionLaw #BigTech

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The Lebanese Economic Committee, led by MP Fares Boustan, met to discuss establishing a competition authority to enhance consumer protection and support the economy. Minister Amr Al-Bassat reported progress, including secured funding and planned implementation. #Lebanon #Economy #CompetitionLaw

The CCP fines Mezan Beverages Rs150m for deceptive marketing, ruling that its “Storm” energy drink imitated PepsiCo’s Sting, risking consumer confusion.

#DailyScoop #CCP #MezanBeverages #PepsiCo #CompetitionLaw #AI

App Store fees: Apple Files Direct Appeal in £1.5 Billion UK Class Action, Bypassing Tribunal - WinBuzzer Apple has filed a direct challenge with the UK Court of Appeal to overturn a £1.5 billion class action ruling, bypassing the tribunal that blocked its initial attempt.

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App Store fees: Apple Files Direct Appeal in £1.5 Billion UK Class Action, Bypassing Tribunal

#Apple #Antitrust #AppStore #Regulation #BigTech #UK #CompetitionLaw #iOS #TechPolicy #MobileApps #TechRegulation

#StarterPack emphasis on #platforms, #competitionlaw, #digitalrights, #techregulation, #pressfreedom, market dominance, #surveillancecapitalism, #tech landscape within EU (#CopyrightDirective, #DigitalServicesAct, #DigitalMarketsAct, #DigitalFairnessAct, #GDPR & #AIAct). bsky.app/starter-pack...

Bid rigging cartel case: Six companies face financial penalties – MyCC KUALA LUMPUR: Six companies face financial penalties after the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) issued a Proposed Decision regarding their involvement in a bid rigging cartel involving the Kluang Prison Department procurement. MyCC chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun said the case involved 16 quotations and one tender with a procurement value between RM30,000 and RM3 million, involving a total amount of RM7.3 million. According to him, the companies were found to have violated Section 4(2)(d) of the Competition Act 2010 [Act 712] in stages through their involvement in bid rigging cartel activities through the exchange of information and coordination of tender […]

Bid rigging cartel case: Six companies face financial penalties – MyCC #BidRigging #CompetitionLaw #MyCC #CorporateGovernance #MalaysianNews

Japan’s new competition law compels Apple to support third-party app stores and new payment freedoms SAN FRANCISCO — Apple has introduced sweeping policy adjustments in Japan as part of efforts to comply with the country’s newly implemented competition law, officially enabling iPhones to support third-party app stores and offering developers greater autonomy than ever before. The new legal framework allows Japanese developers to create independent app marketplaces that operate natively […]

Japan’s new competition law compels Apple to support third-party app stores and new payment freedoms #Apple #Japan #CompetitionLaw #AppStores #DeveloperFreedom

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Regulating Competition in the Digital Network Industry by Jasper van den Boom
This book systematically explains the dynamics of ecosystem competition and how this should shape regulation.
📚 https://cup.org/4oPBGPD

#competitionlaw