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Google locks its search on your iPhone for $20 billion a year, government argues in epic monopoly case
Google’s preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each…
‘Google is winning because it’s better,’ lawyer tells antitrust judge. His response: that’s odd
The judge overseeing a pivotal antitrust trial focused on whether Google is stifling competition and innovation repeatedly indicated Thursday that…
FTC rocks oil industry with claim that Texas executive was colluding with OPEC to fix prices
The US Federal Trade Commission declined to challenge Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources Co. but…
Buffett-owned real estate brokerage pays $250 million to settle claims that agent commissions break antitrust law
HomeServices of America, a real estate brokerage owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., reached a settlement agreement in a lawsuit taking…
Biden administration finalizes nationwide ban on noncompetes as Chamber of Commerce vows to fight ‘blatant power grab’
The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a rule making it easier for workers to leave their jobs for better ones,…
$30 billion credit-card deal with Visa, Mastercard is one of the biggest antitrust settlements ever, capping a nearly 20-year fight
Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. agreed to cap credit-card swipe fees — a deal that US merchants say will save…
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from Apple, including a disappointing iPhone leak, iPhone 16 specs,…
‘I don’t want to pay a buyer’s agent’—homeowners are charged up after $418 million settlement, top real estate CEO says
Several real estate companies saw their stock prices plummet following news of the $418 million settlement the National Association of…
Former broker unimpressed by $418 million NAR settlement—says they couldn’t agree on lunch let alone a conspiracy
The groundbreaking National Association of Realtors’ $418 million settlement might not be so life-changing, if you take Ken Johnson’s word…
Apple to be hit with new Justice Department lawsuit over allegations it unfairly blocked rivals from iPhone features
The Justice Department is poised to sue Apple Inc. as soon as Thursday, accusing the world’s second most valuable tech…