Entries in 'antitrust' (24)
US authorities to join EU in suing Apple and book publishers
NEWSThe US Justice Department has plans to bring legal action against Apple and the major book publishers, alleging that the companies colluded to raise prices of electronic books.
US regulators consider fresh Apple action
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US antitrust officials are to take a fresh look into Apple following the iPhone maker's launch of a subscription service.
Intel fights EU probe
NEWSIntel is fighting to avoid a probe in to its purchase of security software provider McAfee by EU competition regulators.
Intel and FTC reach antitrust compromise
NEWSIntel and the Federal Trade Commission have reached an antitrust settlement which places restrictions on Intel's marketing practices.
IBM in EU antitrust probe
NEWSThe EU has announced that it is launching an investigation in to allegations that IBM has used its influence to “eliminate competition and block outside sources of innovation from the ...
Intel marketing muzzled in FTC deal
NEWSReuters has reported that a preliminary deal between Intel and federal antitrust agency the FTC will result in Intel escaping financial penalties but instead face marketing restrictions.
Apple facing antitrust probe
NEWSUS watchdogs have indicated that they may launch an investigation in to Apple’s software policy towards the iPhone.
Websites complain to EU about Google
NEWSEU antitrust regulators are investigating complaints against Google filed by three web-based companies.
Intel faces fresh lawsuit
NEWSUS antitrust regulators have filed a lawsuit against Intel for allegedly engaging in a “systematic campaign” to stifle competition.
Micrsoft EU case 'to be settled next week'
NEWSMicrosoft could end its decade-long antitrust dispute with the European Commission next week, as EU regulators are poised to accept the company’s amended offer to allow consumers a choice of ...
Intel hit with federal lawsuit
NEWSIntel is facing a federal lawsuit that accuses the company of engaging in a “worldwide, systematic campaign of illegal conduct” to maintain its monopoly of the microprocessor market.
New blow for Oracle?s ?4.5bn Sun buyout
NEWSOracle’s agreed takeover of Sun Microsystems took a big blow today with the EU stating that the acquisition still fails to gratify anti-trust law.
Microsoft nears victory in antitrust row
NEWSThe European Commission is on the verge of accepting Microsoft’s proposal to give Windows users a ballot choice for web browsers, finally brining the end to an exhausting and protracted ...
Opera exec demands 'effective remedy' in EU Microsoft case
NEWSBrowser maker Opera has urged EU regulators to ensure they reach an effective solution rather than rushing to close the antitrust case against Microsoft.
Intel attacks EU antitrust report
NEWSIntel is once again firing back accusations at the EU in an extraordinary row over a record $1.45 billion antitrust fine.
EU holds talks with Microsoft and Yahoo
NEWSEU antitrust regulators are having informal discussions with Microsoft and Yahoo about their search engine deal, according to reports.
Russian Microsoft antitrust investigation dropped
NEWSRussian anti-monopoly body FAS has closed an investigation into Microsoft after finding that cutbacks in the supply of Windows XP did not violate antitrust laws.
Intel loses EU appeal for more time
NEWS Intel’s ongoing antitrust lawsuit in the European courts has seen a new development as the chip vendors appeal for more time was rejected, reports the FT.Intel had taken the ...
EU may take IBM to court
NEWS Reports have emerged that the European Union may be preparing an investigation into IBM, following anti-trust claims from rival mainframe firm PSI.
