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A federal judge has denied Zillow and Redfin's request to dismiss a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which alleges that their agreement to collaborate on online apartment listings violated antitrust laws by suppressing competition. #Antitrust #RealEstate #Competition #US

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Zillow, Redfin fail to end FTC lawsuit claiming they suppressed rental competition
May 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected Zillow's (ZG. O), opens new tab and Redfin's (RKT. N), opens new tab request to end a U.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 14h

The software developer Rave has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, claiming that its app for shared video viewing was removed from the App Store to eliminate competition with Apple's own product, SharePlay, and is seeking reinstatement and damages in a federal court. #Antitrust #Apple #AppStore #US #CA

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Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app
SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Reuters) - Software developer Rave on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple (AAPL. O), opens new tab, alleging that the iPhone maker kicked Rave's app for shared viewing of video content off the Apple App Store after introducing a competing product called SharePlay.
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Software developer Rave has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company removed its app from the App Store to eliminate competition with its own product, SharePlay, and is seeking reinstatement and damages in federal court. #Antitrust #AppStore #Competition #US #CA

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Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app
SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Reuters) - Software developer Rave on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple (AAPL. O), opens new tab, alleging that the iPhone maker kicked Rave's app for shared viewing of video content off the Apple App Store after introducing a competing product called SharePlay.
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Mark Ruffalo and antimonopoly policy analyst Matt Stoller highlight the dangers of corporate consolidation in Hollywood, particularly with the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., arguing that such consolidation threatens creative storytelling and artists' livelihoods, while emphasizing the need for collective action to oppose these mergers and protect the industry from monopolistic control. #Hollywood #CorporateConsolidation #Antitrust #US

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Opinion | The Paramount Merger Can (and Should) Be Stopped
Mr. Ruffalo is an actor. Mr. Stoller is the director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project. When Warner Bros.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 24h

The article discusses how the recent $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is emblematic of troubling corporate consolidation in Hollywood, which threatens creative expression and job security in the industry; however, a coalition of artists and advocates is mobilizing against this merger by supporting antitrust actions, highlighting the pervasive fear among industry professionals to speak out against such monopolistic practices. #Hollywood #Antitrust #Monopoly #US

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Opinion | The Paramount Merger Can (and Should) Be Stopped
Mr. Ruffalo is an actor. Mr. Stoller is the director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project. When Warner Bros.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

In a recent article, actors Mark Ruffalo and antimonopoly policy analyst Matt Stoller highlight the dangerous implications of corporate consolidation in Hollywood, particularly regarding the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., and they outline a strategic plan to mobilize opposition and protect creative expression in the industry. #Hollywood #Antitrust #CorporateConsolidation #US

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Opinion | The Paramount Merger Can (and Should) Be Stopped
Mr. Ruffalo is an actor. Mr. Stoller is the director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project. When Warner Bros.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

In a call to action against corporate consolidation in Hollywood, actors and antitrust advocates, including Mark Ruffalo and Matt Stoller, argue that the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery poses significant threats to creative expression, industry competition, and job security, while highlighting a pervasive culture of fear that silences dissent among artists and urging collective resistance to such mergers. #Hollywood #Antitrust #CorporateConsolidation #US #CA #NJ #NY

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Opinion | The Paramount Merger Can (and Should) Be Stopped
Mr. Ruffalo is an actor. Mr. Stoller is the director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project. When Warner Bros.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

Mark Ruffalo and Matt Stoller argue against the increasing corporate consolidation in Hollywood, exemplified by the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., highlighting the detrimental effects on artistic diversity and the climate of fear among artists, while advocating for collective action to block the merger and restore competitive opportunities in the industry. #Hollywood #Antitrust #MediaConsolidation #US #CA #NJ #NY

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Opinion | The Paramount Merger Can (and Should) Be Stopped
Mr. Ruffalo is an actor. Mr. Stoller is the director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project. When Warner Bros.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple's request to temporarily block a ruling by the 9th Circuit Court that found the company in contempt for not complying with court-ordered changes to its App Store, stemming from an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games over App Store fees and payment practices. #Antitrust #AppStore #EpicGames #US #CA

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US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U. S. Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple's (AAPL. O), opens new tab request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple's request to pause a ruling that found the company in contempt for violating court-ordered changes to its App Store in an antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games, which has been embroiled in a lengthy legal battle over App Store fees and payment methods. #Apple #Antitrust #AppStore #US #CA

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US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U. S. Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple's (AAPL. O), opens new tab request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Apple's request to temporarily block a contempt ruling from the 9th Circuit Court which found Apple in violation of court-ordered changes to its App Store practices following a longstanding antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games over app fees, leaving Apple to face ongoing scrutiny regarding its commission structures and restrictions on app transactions. #Apple #Antitrust #AppStore #US #CA

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US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U. S. Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple's (AAPL. O), opens new tab request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Apple's request to temporarily block a ruling that found the company in contempt for violating a court order related to changes in its App Store practices stemming from an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, which seeks to challenge Apple's control over app transactions and fees. #Antitrust #AppStore #LegalBattle #US #CA

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US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U. S. Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple's (AAPL. O), opens new tab request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple's request to temporarily block a ruling from the 9th Circuit that found the company in contempt of a court order related to its App Store practices in an antitrust lawsuit initiated by Epic Games, which has long contested Apple's control over app transactions and fees. #Antitrust #AppStore #LegalNews #US #CA

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US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U. S. Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday Apple's (AAPL. O), opens new tab request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative App Store as part of an antitrust lawsuit by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 3d

A Google scientist has warned EU antitrust regulators that a proposed requirement for the company to share its search engine data with rivals like OpenAI could compromise user privacy, raising concerns about the adequacy of data anonymization methods, as the European Commission prepares to finalize regulations aimed at increasing competition in the tech sector. #BigTech #PrivacyProtection #AntitrustRegulation #EU #US

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Exclusive: Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users
BRUSSELS, May 5 (Reuters) - A top Google (GOOGL. O), opens new tab scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals such as OpenAI risked exposing users' private information, the sternest rebuke yet in a tussle over Google's lucrative business model.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 3d

Meta Platforms is contesting a potential EU order to permit rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp, arguing that it unfairly obliges smaller businesses to subsidize larger companies like OpenAI, amid ongoing antitrust investigations over its market practices. #Antitrust #ArtificialIntelligence #RegulatoryOversight #EU #US #FR

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Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
BRUSSELS, May 5 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms (META. O), opens new tab on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it presented its arguments to EU antitrust officials.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 3d

Meta Platforms is attempting to prevent an EU order that would allow rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp, arguing that the EU's actions unfairly burden small businesses while the Commission continues its antitrust investigation into potential market abuse by the company. #AI #Antitrust #DataPrivacy #EU #US #FR

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Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
BRUSSELS, May 5 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms (META. O), opens new tab on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it presented its arguments to EU antitrust officials.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 4d

The U.S. Department of Justice aims to settle its antitrust case against Agri Stats, which is accused of enabling anticompetitive practices in the meat industry, in an effort to help reduce food costs amidst growing concerns over inflated prices. #FoodPrices #Antitrust #ConsumerProtection #US

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DOJ plans to settle Agri Stats case, White House official says
May 4 (Reuters) - The U. S. Department of Justice plans to settle its case against data company Agri Stats with an agreement officials hope will help drive down food costs, White House Advisor Peter Navarro said on Monday.