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Source: Reuters CPI Talks on Mobile OS

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 6:26 am
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Department of Justice argued in court that Google, owned by Alphabet, should divest its Chrome browser and face a five-year ban from re-entering the browser market. The U.S. government’s position highlights concerns about Google’s control over the search market and its implications for fair competition. As of now, neither Google nor the JFTC has responded to requests for comment on the potential ruling, per Reuters. The looming decision by Japan’s competition authority could set a precedent for how the nation regulates technology giants and addresses monopolistic behavior.

Interoperability By nhoch@pymnt| poland phone number example December 22, 2024 As Apple Faces EU Scrutiny on Interoperability, Legal Expert Explains Road Ahead While the European Commission is seeking comments on how Apple should ensure interoperability with third-party devices, Damien Geradin shared his views on what options regulators have to promote competition between mobile ecosystems. Electrolux Fined €44.5 Million in French Antitrust Case By CPI | December 19, 2024 Electrolux, the Swedish home appliances manufacturer, announced on Thursday that it had been fined €44.

5 million ($46.3 million) by the French Competition Authority over allegations of antitrust violations. The fine stems from an investigation into practices between 2009 and 2014, according to Reuters. The company confirmed that the penalty was fully accounted for in a provision made in 2023. The French Competition Authority stated that the alleged antitrust breaches involved activities that reduced competition between distributors and kept prices artificially high for end-consumers. This investigation targeted multiple firms in the industry, with Electrolux and its peers facing scrutiny over their business practices during the five-year period.