Do you want the freedom to choose where your child goes to school? If so, according to Randi Weingarten, leader of the American Federation of Teachers, you’re a racist. Weingarten argues that terms like “school choice” and “parental rights” are akin to the language used by segregationists, so if you use these terms, you’re associating …
In a groundbreaking US antitrust trial set to begin on Tuesday, federal regulators are aiming to dismantle Google’s internet empire by challenging its dominant search engine. Over the next 10 weeks, federal lawyers and state attorneys general will seek to prove that Google manipulated the market in its favor by making its search engine the …
Google parent company Alphabet has reached a tentative settlement in a class-action lawsuit accusing its Play Store of violating federal antitrust rules by overcharging customers. The suit, filed by attorneys general in 36 states representing 21 million consumers, alleged that Google had a monopoly over the Android app distribution and in-app purchases market, with a …
Google is set to face its highly anticipated antitrust trial next week, as the US Justice Department accuses the tech giant of using illegal business deals to solidify the dominance of its search engine. The DOJ has spent three years preparing for this trial since initially accusing Google of eliminating competitors by paying smartphone makers, …
Fanatics, the prominent sports retail and collectibles company, has retaliated against Panini America’s lawsuit by filing a countersuit in the Southern District of New York. The original lawsuit, filed by Panini in Florida, accused Fanatics of monopolizing the trading card industry. Panini alleged that Fanatics engaged in anti-competitive behavior and secured long-term licensing deals with …
Barbie, the iconic doll from Mattel, is proving to be the superhero that the struggling toy industry needs. Not only has the blockbuster movie featuring Margot Robbie as Barbie been a massive success, but it has also brought positive outcomes for rival toymakers who feature Barbie’s signature pink color in their products. Jay Foreman, CEO …
Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard has been granted approval by a federal judge, marking a significant win for Microsoft. In her ruling, US District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley stated that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has not provided evidence to suggest that this merger would substantially lessen competition. The …
Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the country, has filed a lawsuit against Google and its parent company, Alphabet, alleging antitrust violations related to the control of ad buying and selling tools. The lawsuit claims that Google’s practices force publishers to sell more ad space to Google at lower prices, resulting in reduced revenue for …