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University of Exeter: Reforms to Google’s web search dominance could address a “fundamental asymmetry”, researchers say. “Proposed Government reforms to tackle Google’s web search dominance could address a ‘fundamental asymmetry’ – but aspects need to be clarified and improved, experts have warned. The reforms are designed to tackle issues about fairness raised by news and web […]

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University of Exeter: Reforms to Google’s web search dominance could address a “fundamental asymmetry”, researchers say

University of Exeter: Reforms to Google’s web search dominance could address a “fundamental asymmetry”, researchers say. “Proposed Government reforms to tackle Google’s web search dominance c…

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Armand Zorn, the SPD's deputy parliamentary group leader, called the behaviour of the oil‑industry representatives at the fuel‑price taskforce meeting unsatisfa... https://news.osna.fm/?p=38487 | #news #action #antitrust #austrianstyle #calls
SPD Demands Fuel‑Price Reform, Calls for Austrian‑Style Pricing and Faster Antitrust Action - Osna.FM

SPD deputy faction vice Armand Zorn criticizes contradictions in fuel price policy, questioning the mineral oil industry's role at the gasoline price taskforce.

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States Press on with Live Nation Trial After Federal Retreat

Thirty-six states rejected the federal settlement and resumed their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster in New York.

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The Live Nation trial restarts with a ‘velvet hammer’ https://thever.ge/aSmR #Entertainment #Antitrust #Policy #Report
The Live Nation trial restarts with a ‘velvet hammer’

States’ case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster resumed in court Monday after the Justice Department announced it had settled its claims last week.

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The petroleum sector has opposed a tightening of competition law and warned that it could trigger shortages of gasoline and diesel. Christian Küchen, chief exec... https://news.osna.fm/?p=38400 | #news #antitrust #fuel #germanys #industry
Germany's Oil Industry Slams Antitrust Tightening, Warns of Fuel Supply Risks - Osna.FM

Oil industry opposes stricter antitrust rules, warning of gasoline and diesel shortages amid regulatory changes that threaten fuel supply stability.

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US states have to enforce the rule of law since their federal government won't. Which means maybe those states are available partners for helping the rest of the world govern the unrecognised and unregulated #transnationalUtilities presently domiciled in the US. #antitrust #competitionLaw

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Google's $4.3B antitrust fine is a drop in the bucket. Honestly, will it even make a dent? Look — trillion-dollar companies can afford these fines, so what's the real incentive to change? #BigTech #Antitrust #Google #TechNews

Sony Accused of 'Monopolizing' Sale of Games Through the PlayStation Store in New UK Class-Action Lawsuit

If successful, the court case could see an estimated 12.2 million British players compensated around $215 each

https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-accused-of-monopolizing-sale-of-games-through-the-playstation-store-in-new-uk-class-action-lawsuit

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Sony Accused of 'Monopolizing' Sale of Games Through the PlayStation Store in New UK Class-Action Lawsuit - IGN

A $2.6 billion class-action lawsuit alleges that millions of UK PlayStation users have been subjected to "excessive and unfair" charges by Sony in a new anti-competition court action.

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Trump DOJ Wimps Out On Ticketmaster, Again Revealing Hollowness Of MAGA ‘Antitrust’

Last election season, you might recall how the Trump campaign lied to everyone repeatedly about how his second administration would “rein in big tech,” and be a natural extension of the…

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