Department of Justice Preparing Antitrust Case Against Apple Over iPhone and iPad Software and Hardware Limitations – March Expected Filing

Department of Justice Preparing Antitrust Case Against Apple Over iPhone and iPad Software and Hardware Limitations – March Expected Filing

ByPeter Blunt

Department of Justice Preparing Antitrust Case Against Apple Overview The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly gearing up to file an antitrust case against Apple as early as March, pending approval from senior officials within the DOJ’s antitrust division, according to Bloomberg. Case Details DOJ attorneys have had three meetings with Apple’s legal team to…

NADA and TADA Petition Fifth Circuit Court to Review FTC’s CARS Rule

NADA and TADA Petition Fifth Circuit Court to Review FTC’s CARS Rule

ByJohn Mahon

Automobile Dealers Petition, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals The National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealer Association have jointly submitted a petition to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for a review of the Federal Trade Commission’s CARS Rule. This petition follows the recent implementation of the CARS Rule, which has sparked significant controversy…

Why ‘Junk Fees’ in the Hotel Industry Are Becoming a Growing Issue for Travelers

Why ‘Junk Fees’ in the Hotel Industry Are Becoming a Growing Issue for Travelers

ByJohn Mahon

Hidden Fees in the Hotel Industry: The Unpleasant Surprise at Checkout The Scandal of ‘Junk Fees’ During my recent three-night stay in New York City, my hotel bill shocked me with 21 additional charges. Among them, nine were labeled as “destination fees.” Despite being promised a “free” third night, I was charged nearly $35 per…

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Extend Merger Agreement until October 2023 – Latest Update

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Extend Merger Agreement until October 2023 – Latest Update

ByPeter Blunt

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Extend Merger Agreement Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have agreed to extend their merger agreement until October 18, 2023. The move to extend the agreement came after their initial self-imposed deadline to complete the $69 billion deal expired on Tuesday. The European Commission approved the transaction in May, and last week the…

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Negotiating Extension for $69 Billion Merger Agreement

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Negotiating Extension for $69 Billion Merger Agreement

ByPeter Blunt

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Negotiating Merger Extension Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are reportedly negotiating an extension to their existing merger agreement, which expires on Tuesday. After the July 18 deadline, both companies have the right to walk away from the $69 billion deal, although Microsoft will have to pay Activision a $3 billion termination fee…

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Await Resolution in Merger Dispute with UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Await Resolution in Merger Dispute with UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

ByPeter Blunt

Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and UK’s Competition and Markets Authority granted extended time for merger resolution Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have formally been granted additional time to resolve their dispute over the anticipated merger of the game companies. In April, the CMA expressed concerns about the impact of the…

Microsoft and PlayStation Sign Binding Agreement to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation – Latest Update

Microsoft and PlayStation Sign Binding Agreement to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation – Latest Update

ByPeter Blunt

Microsoft and PlayStation Sign Agreement to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation Phil Spencer has announced that Microsoft and PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While little is known about the terms of the agreement, or how long it will last, it…

Microsoft Considers Selling UK Cloud Gaming Rights in Bid for Activision Blizzard Deal Approval: Reports

Microsoft Considers Selling UK Cloud Gaming Rights in Bid for Activision Blizzard Deal Approval: Reports

ByPeter Blunt

Microsoft Considering Selling UK Cloud Gaming Rights to Gain Regulatory Approval for Activision Blizzard Acquisition Microsoft is reportedly considering selling some of its UK cloud gaming rights in a bid to gain regulatory approval for its $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. According to Bloomberg sources, the company could sell the cloud-based market rights for games…

FTC Appeals Ruling in Microsoft’s Takeover of Activision Blizzard King: What’s Next for the Merger?

FTC Appeals Ruling in Microsoft’s Takeover of Activision Blizzard King: What’s Next for the Merger?

ByEditorial Team

New twist in the case of the takeover of Activision Blizzard King by Microsoft! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a notice saying it is appealing Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley’s ruling, but we won’t know the regulator’s arguments until the full appeal is submitted to the court. United States Court of Appeals. Brad Smith,…

FTC Seeks to Halt Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard: Latest Updates

FTC Seeks to Halt Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard: Latest Updates

ByPeter Blunt

The FTC Seeks to Halt Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked a federal court to halt Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC is concerned about potential antitrust issues. FTC Requests Order to Prevent Deal Closure Following Microsoft’s recent court victory against the FTC, the agency has…

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