U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST
Will Trump fire DoJ lawyers who investigated him during Biden's tenure? Here's what his plans are
Donald Trump is planning a major shakeup by firing Department of Justice lawyers who were involved in investigations against him during Biden¡¯s tenure.
Adani Bribery Case: Here are 5 setbacks that followed post indictment
The Adani Group faces setbacks as global banks consider halting new credit lines following a US indictment alleging bribery. Indian regulators are investigating potential disclosure violations, while Kenya scrapped Adani projects. S&P downgraded the outlook for three Adani firms, and the group's stocks experienced a rout, though they partially recovered.
Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ argues
The US Department of Justice proposed Google to sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals, and potentially sell Android to end its online search monopoly. These measures, deemed necessary to restore competition, are scheduled for trial in April. Google criticised the proposals as government overreach that could harm consumers and innovation.
What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly
The US Justice Department has proposed aggressive measures to curb Google's market dominance in online search, including a potential breakup of the tech giant. These recommendations, if adopted, could force Google to spin off its Chrome browser, license its search data to competitors, and cease prioritizing its own services in search results.
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and associates are facing U.S. charges for allegedly orchestrating a multi-million dollar bribery scheme to secure a solar energy contract. Authorities allege Adani bribed local Indian officials to ensure the purchase of solar power, misleading U.S. investors in the process. The alleged scheme, spanning several years, involved falsified documents and hidden transactions during fundraising efforts.
Will Google be forced to sell Chrome? Here¡¯s what US Department of Justice has proposed
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its antitrust efforts with a bold proposal to implement sweeping measures aimed at breaking Google¡¯s dominance in the search market.
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US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
US regulators are pushing for a significant restructuring of Google. They aim to curb the tech giant's dominance in the search engine market. A federal judge is being urged to order the sale of Google's Chrome web browser. Regulators also want to limit Android's favouritism towards Google's search engine.
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators are urging a federal judge to order the breakup of Google, arguing that it's necessary to curb the company's monopolistic grip on the search market. The Justice Department's proposal includes forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser and implement measures to prevent Android from favoring its search engine.
US House Ethics panel to meet over Trump's AG pick Matt Gaetz for allegedly having sex with minor
The US House Ethics Committee will discuss the investigation into Matt Gaetz. Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general. Senators want to see the House panel's findings on Gaetz. Gaetz faces allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. He resigned from the House. Gaetz denies the allegations. He says the allegations are intended to derail the second Trump administration.
US to call for Google to sell Chrome browser: report
The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday. Antitrust officials with the US Department of Justice declined to comment on a Bloomberg report that they will ask for a sell-off of Chrome and a shake-up of other aspects of Google's business in court Wednesday.
US to call for Google to sell Chrome browser: report
The US Department of Justice is urging a judge to order Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of a major antitrust crackdown. The government alleges that Google is an illegal monopoly that has stifled competition. Remedies sought also include preventing Google from bundling its Android mobile operating system with its other products.
Jolted by Trump's victory, panicky Iran gives written assurance to the U.S that it will not seek to kill the President-elect
A revelation pretty recently came to light following the victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential Elections that Iran being under severe panic has given a written assurance to the US government that it will not seek any sort of attempts to assassinate US President- elect Donald Trump.
Anxiety and dismay inside the Justice Department after Trump taps Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Trump's selection of Matt Gaetz as attorney general has sparked shock and outrage within the Justice Department. Gaetz, who has no law enforcement experience and is a vocal critic of the agency, is seen as a disruptor chosen for his loyalty. Career lawyers express concern about the department's future, with some already seeking new jobs.
Donald Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup
Trump is expected to continue cases against Big Tech, several of which began in his first term, but his recent skepticism about a potential Google breakup highlights the power he will hold over how those cases are run. "If you do that, are you going to destroy the company? What you can do without breaking it up is make sure it's more fair," he said at an event in Chicago in October.
OpenAI hires ex-White House official as chief economist
In his new role, Chatterji will lead research into AI's potential effects on economic growth and job creation. He was previously the chief economist of the Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden and has also served as a senior economist on former U.S. President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers.
US unveils new rules to block China, Russia and Iran from accessing bulk US data
The U.S. Justice Department proposed rules to block federal and bulk personal data from being accessed by countries like China, Iran, and Russia. The rules limit certain business transactions to protect against cyber attacks, espionage, and blackmail and apply to sensitive data concerning Americans' health, finances, and geolocation. Compliance will be enforced with criminal and civil penalties.
Indian ex-official indicted by US in Pannun case dismisses allegations, family says
Vikash Yadav, an ex-official accused by the U.S. of orchestrating a failed murder-for-hire plot against Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, denies the allegations, with his family expressing shock and lack of knowledge about his purported involvement with India's intelligence services. Indian authorities are investigating.
Google to be broken into pieces? Here is what US plans to do to end tech giant's monopoly
Google is under pressure as the U.S. Department of Justice considers breaking up the tech giant, following a court ruling that deemed it an illegal monopolist. The DOJ is exploring options that include the divestiture of Google¡¯s Android operating system or Chrome browser. The company also faces challenges from Europe, where it recently lost a legal battle concerning its Google Shopping service. These global antitrust cases reflect efforts to curb the dominance of Big Tech across industries.
US outlines potential remedies in Google search case
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering requesting a judge to mandate Alphabet's Google to terminate exclusive agreements. This follows a court ruling that Google's practices contributed to an illegal monopoly in online search. Prosecutors are set to file a detailed proposal by November 20, potentially reshaping how Americans access online information.
FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man in Oklahoma City, for plotting an Election Day attack inspired by ISIS. Tawhedi, who arrived in 2021, had planned to target large crowds and had ordered weapons. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
US to propose how Google should boost online search competition
After a federal court in August ruled Google controls an illegal monopoly in online search, smaller rivals want the court to force Google to spin off its Chrome browser, or at least prohibit it from continuing to pay billions of dollars to make its search engine the default on devices such as Apple's iPhone.
What comes next in Google's antitrust case over search?
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected on Tuesday to tell a judge what actions Alphabet's Google should take after he ruled in August that it illegally monopolized online search in the United States, the latest step in a long legal process.
How Google defended itself in the ad tech antitrust trial
The government last week concluded its main arguments in the case, US et al. v. Google, which was filed last year and accuses Google of building a monopoly over the technology that places ads on websites around the internet.
US sues Visa for alleged monopoly practices
The US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of maintaining a monopoly over debit card networks in the US. The lawsuit alleges that Visa's practices have led to billions in additional fees for consumers and businesses while hindering innovation in the debit payments sector.
US DOJ to sue Visa over debit card market monopoly: Reports
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to sue Visa, alleging the company monopolized the debit card market through anticompetitive practices. The lawsuit follows an investigation into Visa's actions that may have hindered competition and raised merchant fees. Visa and the DOJ have not commented on the matter.
Google knew publishers would dislike ad tech change that helped it profit
The Justice Department showed emails and documents where Google employees discussed the company losing revenue because publishers were using their ability to set a higher minimum for bids from Google's AdX than for other exchanges.
Google's legal scorecard as another antitrust fight arrives
Google's luck in US courts ran out in December when a federal jury sided with Epic Games, a video game developer, and its antitrust claims against Google's operation of its app store. Eight months later, a federal judge sided with the Justice Department and said Google broke the law to rig the search market.
ETtech Explainer: Behind Google¡¯s fight against a second big antitrust trial in US
This case is part of US President Joe Biden¡¯s broader push to regulate Big Tech using antitrust laws. It comes close on the heels of a significant verdict in favour of the justice department on August 5, when a judge ruled that Google had illegally monopolised online search.
Nvidia did not receive a US Justice Department subpoena: spokesperson
Nvidia has confirmed it did not receive a subpoena from the U.S. Justice Department amid reports of a potential antitrust investigation. The company is willing to cooperate with regulators. The investigation includes Nvidia's business practices and its recent acquisition of Run:AI, an Israel-based company.
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