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The European Commission has imposed €890 million in fines on Google for violating Digital Markets Act regulations, marking the tech giant's first penalties under the landmark legislation designed to curb Big Tech dominance across the EU.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft's marketing of Microsoft 365 subscriptions, focusing on whether customers were adequately informed about Copilot AI additions and resulting price increases.
Paramount has halted its US$111 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery following legal action by 12 US states arguing the merger threatens market competition. The companies will only proceed after court ruling or by June 2027.
A US federal judge has ordered Paramount Skydance to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through August 3, following arguments by a coalition of states that the merger would reduce competition in film and television distribution.
Apple and the US Department of Justice are engaged in preliminary settlement negotiations regarding a 2024 antitrust case, with the tech giant reportedly making multiple proposals to resolve the dispute.
Google has urged the European Union's highest court to dismiss regulators' appeal of a ruling that scrapped a €1.49 billion antitrust fine, claiming the Commission's arguments are legally defective and ignore evidence of competitive opportunity.
A coalition of 12 US states led by California has filed suit to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal would create an entertainment giant with unchecked pricing power.
A coalition of twelve American states has filed legal action seeking to prevent Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., arguing that the merger would reduce competition in Hollywood's film and television sectors and harm consumers.