US Antitrust Action against Google Could Come Sooner than Expected
The News: US antitrust action against Google could come sooner than expected, as it’s reported the Department of Justice plans to file an antitrust case against Google in the next few weeks over concerns regarding the company’s search, advertising, and ecosystem dominance. Several dozen state attorneys general are simultaneously investigating Google’s potential antitrust behaviors as […]
German Court Ruling against Facebook Data Collection Practices a Possible Catalyst
The News: A Federal Court in Karlsruhe, Germany has ruled to uphold a decision by Germany’s anti-Cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, that focuses on Facebook data collection practices, and specifically requires Facebook to stop collecting data on users across its multiple platforms without their explicit consent. Read the full story here. German Court Ruling Against Facebook […]
How 5G Could Alter the European Commission’s Aggressive Posture Towards US Tech Companies
While the average American consumer has probably never heard of Margrethe Vestager, the mere mention of her name is enough to make even the boldest US tech executive shudder with either fear, loathing, or both. That is because, as European Commissioner for Competition since 2014, Vestager has somehow managed to slap US tech companies with […]
No, EU Ruling Won’t Hinder Google’s Search Dominance
Starting in early 2020, Google will present a new search provider choice screen to Android users in Europe when first setting up a new phone or tablet. The selection will then be the default search provider that powers the search box on the Android home screen as well as the Chrome browser if installed. Search providers will […]
