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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
19 hours ago

French Ski Instructors' Union Fined 3.4 Million Over Anti-Competition Rules - SnowBrains

France's competition authority fined a ski instructors' union €3.4 million for anti-competitive exclusivity rules limiting instructors' work options.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

CMA cracks knuckles, eyes Adobe's cancellation fees

Under its terms, Adobe says customers that cancelled its 'annual billed monthly' subscription after more than two weeks are subject to a cancellation fee equating to 50 percent of the yearly cost. After they end the plan, the user only has access to the software until the close of that month's billing period.
EU data protection
#google-antitrust
Marketing tech
fromAol
10 months ago

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department seeks to break up Google's digital ad network by demanding divestiture of its AdX and DFP technologies.
Marketing tech
fromAol
10 months ago

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department seeks to break up Google's digital ad network by demanding divestiture of its AdX and DFP technologies.
more#google-antitrust
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Oil and petrol retailers accused of taking advantage of Iran crisis to 'gouge their customers'

Oil distributors, retailers and wholesalers have been accused of taking advantage of the crisis in the Middle East to price gouge Irish consumers, farmers and businesses. Home-heating oil prices have now shot up by €500 for 1,000 litres since last week, with petrol and diesel also surging at the pumps.
Europe news
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.
Marketing tech
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Hilton and Marriott among hotel chains under investigation over data sharing

UK competition watchdog investigates three major hotel chains and data analytics firm CoStar for suspected collusion through shared pricing information via algorithms.
Apple
fromMobile World Live
3 weeks ago

Spain watchdog flags fresh breaches by Apple, Amazon

Spain's CNMC ruled Apple and Amazon failed to promptly remove anti-competitive clauses from their distribution agreement, triggering potential additional penalties and a new sanctioning procedure.
#antitrust
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Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Watchdog hits out at 'cartels' that are rigging their bids for big state projects

Law is too weak and detection risk too low to deter bid-rigging that fixes prices on publicly funded projects in Ireland.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft to face questions over From SA program

Microsoft's From SA program required customers to retain qualifying perpetual licenses, allegedly preventing resale and prompting ValueLicensing's legal challenge over market suppression.
#apple
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago

Premier League braces for damaging legal quagmire as agents mobilise against proposed salary cap

Premier League clubs face a vote on financial reforms including squad cost ratios and anchoring, prompting legal threats from the PFA and major player agencies.
#software-licensing
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Apple
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Apple loses 1.5bn UK court case over App Store fees in landmark competition ruling

Apple abused its dominant App Store position, overcharging UK iPhone and iPad users for apps and in-app purchases, creating up to £1.5bn in potential compensation.
#microsoft
London startup
fromTheregister
10 months ago

Microsoft facing legal claim over how it sells software

Microsoft faces a legal claim over alleged abuse of market dominance related to software licensing, potentially costing billions to UK customers.
London startup
fromTheregister
10 months ago

Microsoft facing legal claim over how it sells software

Microsoft faces a legal claim over alleged abuse of market dominance related to software licensing, potentially costing billions to UK customers.
more#microsoft
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 months ago

Belgian Competition Authority Halts UCI Gear Cap Rule - SRAM Scores a Big Win

Belgian Competition Authority ordered UCI to suspend the planned 54×11 gear cap trial, citing competition law concerns and potential harm to SRAM.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 months ago

SRAM Challenges UCI Gear Rules: The Fight Over the 10-Tooth Cog

UCI gear rollout limits threaten SRAM's 10-tooth cogs, prompting an antitrust complaint and raising safety versus innovation and competitive fairness concerns.
#google
Marketing tech
fromIT Pro
11 months ago

Google faces 'first of its kind' class action for search ads overcharging in UK

Google faces a landmark £5 billion lawsuit in the UK for alleged monopolistic practices in digital advertising.
European startups
fromTheregister
9 months ago

Google faces billion-quid bruising over UK Play Store fees

The UK legal action against Google over Play Store fees is progressing, potentially allowing affected developers to claim substantial compensation.
Marketing tech
fromIT Pro
11 months ago

Google faces 'first of its kind' class action for search ads overcharging in UK

Google faces a landmark £5 billion lawsuit in the UK for alleged monopolistic practices in digital advertising.
more#google
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Thousands of hotels in Europe to sue Booking.com over abusive' practices

The lawsuit, expected to be one of the largest ever filed in the European hospitality sector, is also backed by 30 national hotel associations, including Britain's.
EU data protection
Mobile UX
fromTheregister
7 months ago

Apple's WebKit browser requirement may break Japanese law

Apple's WebKit mandate for browsing apps has been challenged globally as authorities seek to enhance competition in mobile software.
Miscellaneous
fromIT Pro
7 months ago

CISPE pushes EU Court to reexamine Broadcom's VMware acquisition

CISPE seeks to annul Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, claiming it harms competition and imposes unfair licensing practices on cloud providers.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly' in UK says regulator

Around 90-100% of UK mobile devices run on Apple or Google's mobile platforms, meaning the firms hold an effective duopoly.
Mobile UX
#consumer-protection
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
Cars

Watchdog's warning to motor industry after claims motorists told of warranty void if repairs are made outside authorised dealership network

fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
Cars

Watchdog's warning to motor industry after claims motorists told of warranty void if repairs are made outside authorised dealership network

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Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Manchester City and PSG to face no action over alleged breaches of EU competition law

European Commission finds insufficient evidence to pursue action against Manchester City and PSG over alleged competition law violations.
#digital-markets-act
European startups
fromwww.cnn.com
10 months ago

Europe whacks American Big Tech with $797 million fine. Meta cries tariff'

EU fines Apple and Meta $797 million for breaching Digital Markets Act, marking significant enforcement of new digital competition regulations.
Europe news
fromeuronews
10 months ago

EU competition chief on DMA: 'We're not here to make enemies'

The European Commission aims to foster fair competition in digital markets, prioritizing dialogue and compliance over confrontation.
European startups
fromwww.cnn.com
10 months ago

Europe whacks American Big Tech with $797 million fine. Meta cries tariff'

EU fines Apple and Meta $797 million for breaching Digital Markets Act, marking significant enforcement of new digital competition regulations.
more#digital-markets-act
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a Normal' Technology? + HatGPT

Meta faces a landmark trial over competition concerns from Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
Expert predicts A.I. transformation will take decades, challenging industry optimism.
Marketing tech
fromeuronews
11 months ago

Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trial

Meta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a Normal' Technology? + HatGPT

Meta faces a landmark trial over competition concerns from Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
Expert predicts A.I. transformation will take decades, challenging industry optimism.
Marketing tech
fromeuronews
11 months ago

Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trial

Meta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.
more#meta
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