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Brazil suggests reform to tighten antitrust regulation for big techs

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's government on Thursday recommended a reform to its competition law that would allow antitrust authority CADE to designate certain digital platforms as systemically relevant, subjecting them to new obligations if necessary. …

Novartis freed from Swiss antitrust probe over Cosentyx patent strategy

Two years after raiding the offices of Novartis, Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has dropped its investigation into the company’s use of patent infringement lawsuits to quell competition for its immunosuppressant Cosentyx. COMCO’s probe was …

Google loses its final EU court appeal in antitrust shopping case, to pay €2.4 billion as fine

The EU’s Court of Justice upheld an earlier ruling that found Google guilty of giving its Google Shopping service an unfair advantage over competitors read more Google has lost its final legal appeal against the European Union in a long-running antitrust …

US government could order Google's parent company Alphabet to sell parts of its business in anti-trust crackdown

By Jessica Clark Updated: 03:56 EDT, 10 October 2024 The US government has threatened to break up Google to end its illegal monopoly on online searches.  In a move that sets up a major clash between Silicon Valley and Washington, American lawmakers said …

Biden Administration rediscovers anti-trust fervour, says ALEX BRUMMER

By Alex Brummer Updated: 02:56 EDT, 10 October 2024 The European Commission has been in the lead in seeking to rein in the excesses of big tech.  Ireland is awash with cash as a result of the EU anti-competitive tax ruling against Apple which resulted in …

Justice Department could seek to break up Google following antitrust ruling

The U.S. Justice Department could ask a federal court to break up Google LLC, officials disclosed in a filing today. Reports that such a move is on the table have been swirling for weeks. In early August, the U.S. District Court for the District of …

US considers breaking up Google in historic antitrust case

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is exploring the possibility of a historic breakup of Google, one of the largest tech companies globally, as part of its ongoing antitrust case. In a court filing on Tuesday, the DOJ suggested forcing Google to divest …

Northeastern professor trains Bulgarian judges on European Union anti-monopolization and antitrust laws

Anton Dinev, an assistant professor in law, was in Sofia to deliver training to the country’s judiciary based on his competition law research that has been published in a 1,000-page book.  Northeastern academic Anton Dinev gave training to judges and …

US considers asking court to break up Google as it weighs remedies in antitrust case

Breadcrumb Trail Links Money Money News News World Its ubiquitous search engine was declared an illegal monopoly Author of the article: Associated Press Shawn Chen Published Oct 09, 2024  •  4 minute read The Google building is seen in New York, Feb. 26, …

Post Office CEO Nick Read appears before Horizon inquiry; US considers Google breakup in landmark antitrust case

Nick Read: 'There will be a view that not every quashed conviction will be innocent subpostmasters'Post Office chief executive Nick Read has said some people at the organisation may have held the view that “not every quashed conviction” was an “ …

US weighs Google breakup in historic big tech antitrust case

The US Justice Department is considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell off parts of its business in what would be a historic breakup of one of the world’s biggest tech companies. Antitrust enforcers are weighing a breakup to mitigate the …

China's anti-trust tariffs over brandy come under fire

The European Commission says it will 'robustly' challenge China's decision to impose provisional antidumping measures on imports of brandy from the EU. The European Commission has reacted angrily to China's decision to bring in temporarily …

Google loses final EU court appeal in $2.7 bn antitrust shopping case

US Weighs Google Breakup in Historic Big Tech Antitrust Case

(Bloomberg) -- The US Justice Department is considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell off parts of its business in what would be a historic breakup of one of the world’s biggest tech companies. Most Read from Bloomberg Listen to the …

Competition Currents | October 2024

1. ACM publishes guidelines on the DSA for online services providers. 2. ACM withdraws filed request for investigating technology company’s acquisition of Inflection AI assets. 3. ACM orders cheese producer Royal Lactalis Leerdammer to determine milk price …

Türkiye: Legislative overhaul highlights commitment to cartel enforcement

What kinds of infringement has the antitrust authority been focusing on recently? Have any industry sectors been under particular scrutiny? The Turkish Competition Authority places equal emphasis on all areas of enforcement. The significance of the cartel …

Will Spain’s New European Commissioner Be Telefonica’s Woman?

How to fix Europe’s struggling telecom companies has become one of Europe’s most vexing policy tussles. Many struggle to make money and invest in upgrading the continent’s digital infrastructure. They blame market fragmentation and rigid competition laws. …

TikTok Antitrust Counsel Amaryllis Mu ller on Navigating EU Rules, Admiring Vestager and Bodybuilding

In February 2023, Amaryllis Müller joined TikTok from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's Brussels office as senior legal counsel for antitrust. In September of that same year, the Chinese short-video app owned by ByteDance was designated a gatekeeper by …

Here are the best and worst-case scenarios for Google in its battle with the DOJ

The US Justice Department weighs several remedies for Google in a drawn-out antitrust fight. One analyst predicted it could take 3-4 years before a final verdict is reached. Analysts say a structural breakup is unlikely, but there is risk regarding Google…

Texas-EU Business Summit 2024 Concludes Successfully, Fortifying Economic Ties

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 13th annual Texas-EU Business Summit concluded last week in Austin, Texas, marking another milestone in enhancing economic collaboration between Texas and the European Union ( …

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S ‘THE GRIO’ PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN To Be Released in Two Parts on theGrio.com Friday, Oct 11 at 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT and Sunday, Oct 13 at 8am ET/5am PT LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

New Training Course Launches to Empower Policy Communicators in the Age of AI

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Cast From Clay is excited to announce the launch of a ground-breaking training course 'Generative AI For Policy Communicators'. The course is …

MALA, not MAGA: New York Artist Launches 'Make America Love Again' Campaign to Promote Unity Over Division

Artist Seth Indigo Carnes Launches Viral Media Campaign which Takes a Powerful Jab at the well-known MAGA, Urging Voters to Choose Love over Hate NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a call to choose love over …

Prominent Law Enforcement Groups Back Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Bipartisan Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act

National Fraternal Order of Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s union and more endorsed Vasquez’s bill LAS CRUCES, NM, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced the …

Linden City, NJ Deployed Sign Permit Module With GovPilot

Linden, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality. LINDEN, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customer Since 2018 …

Verona Township, NJ Deployed OPRA Module And More New Modules With GovPilot

Verona Township expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality. VERONA, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customer Since …

Chesapeake, WV Deployed Report A Concern Module With GovPilot

Chesapeake, WV expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality. CHESAPEAKE, WV, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customer Since …

XVIVO's CEO highlights groundbreaking heart preservation technology in CNBC interview

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, XVIVO has released an interview with its CEO, Christoffer Rosenblad, on CNBC, set against the backdrop of the UN General Assembly and COP 29 in Baku, where XVIVO is showcased as a …

Christian and Country Chart-Topper Faces Backlash Over New Song, "God & Trump"

The award-winning traditional country music artist, farmer and veterans supporter remains unapologetic amidst criticism for Pro-Trump anthem. WAYNESVILLE, OH, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning country singer- …

UN-Habitat to Host Online Press Conference Ahead of WUF12 in Cairo

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Online press conference on the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) WHO: • Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat • Ahmed Rezk, Director, UN- …

BluPeak to Close on Election Day, Encouraging Employees and Members to Fulfill Their Civic Duty

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a strong commitment to civic engagement, BluPeak has announced it will close all operations on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, for the General Election. This move is intended to …

Rolli and Kinsey Institute Announce Partnership to Enhance Public Understanding of Sexuality, Relationships, & Wellbeing

Through this partnership, journalists using the Rolli platform will gain streamlined access to the Kinsey Institute’s vast expertise and research. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolli is excited to …

Houston Software Startup Guide and Popular Tea Brand Big Black Tea Support Local Non-Profit to Encourage Early Voting

Guide and Big Black Tea donated to Houston Justice to promote early voting, reinforcing both brands' commitment to civic engagement and community empowerment. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guide, a …

Policy Pathways will Honor Distinguished Policy Leaders and Public Servants at 5th Annual Fall Celebration on Oct 17th

An Evening of Inspiration and Celebration! RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Policy Pathways will host its Fifth Annual Fall Celebration on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6 – 8:00pm EST. The virtual event will …

AMCD & Fakoury Foundation Demand LAF Implement UNSC 1559

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the operation by the Israeli Defense Force in taking out the entire leadership of Hezbollah including Hasan Nasrallah, his replacement, and a second replacement, the …

Headway revela que aumentar la inversión en salud mental puede evitar costes de más de €122.000 millones en Europa

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El nuevo informe Headway revela que aumentar la inversión en atención de salud mental puede evitar costes de más de 122.000 millones de euros en toda Europa • Los hallazgos clave de …

ARIZONA GRAND CANYON INSTITUTE RESEARCH - (ABORTION POLICIES & THE ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES)

A new analysis from Arizona's Grand Canyon Institute finds far-ranging consequences of current, restrictive abortion policies for Arizonans PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR INFORMATION: Grand Canyon …

NORWAY: Fence on Russian border under consideration ― End to automatic asylum for refugees from Ukraine ― NGOs express ...

10th October 2024 | News Norway is considering following Finland’s lead in building a fence along its border with Russia. The government has announced that it will no longer grant automatic asylum to all refugees from Ukraine. A group of NGOs have …

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Spanish Prime Minister calls for early implementation of Pact ― Political row over arrivals in ...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that he will ask the European Commission to bring forward the implementation of the recently adopted EU Pact on Migration and Asylum from 2026 to 2025. A major political row is developing over Spain’s …