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US FTC's Ferguson says focus on antitrust law to cure social ills goes too far March 20, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

US antitrust laws are seen as a balm for an array of social ills and the focus on antitrust for that purpose has gone too far, the chairman of the US Federal Trade Commission said, while advocating for consume... (more story)

Live Nation, US states remain in settlement talks during antitrust trial March 20, 2026 | Chris May

Live Nation Entertainment and state attorneys general remained in settlement discussions as a high-profile US antitrust trial moved ahead of schedule, the parties told a New York federal judge Friday.

Use EU antitrust overhaul to allow cross-border probes, Belgian enforcer urges March 20, 2026 | Anna Ferrari

Upcoming reforms to the EU’s antitrust framework needs to include provision for national watchdogs to mount joint cross-border investigations, senior Belgian Competition Authority official Damien Gerard told M... (more story)

EU lawmakers want tougher stance on Google, TikTok, Booking under gatekeeper law March 20, 2026 | Jean Comte, Lewis Crofts and Luca Bertuzzi

Companies including Google, TikTok and Booking need closer attention under the EU’s tech gatekeeper law according to a draft paper which is due to be voted on by a European Parliament committee. The document, ... (more story)

US jury hears Live Nation CEO brag about 'incredible market power' worldwide March 20, 2026 | Chris May

Live Nation Chief Executive Michael Rapino took the stand in New York federal court Thursday as his company seeks to avoid antitrust liability that could threaten his multi-million dollar compensation package ... (more story)

US FTC official calls out antitrust defense bar's 'obsessive focus' on price March 20, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

US antitrust enforcement is obligated to think about competition across all facets and parameters, a senior Federal Trade Commission official said Thursday as he called out the defense bar for being strategic ... (more story)

US DOJ's Assefi says not looking to 'destroy' companies, open to C-suite talks March 19, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

The acting antitrust chief for the US Department of Justice said Thursday he isn't looking to "break stuff" and destroy companies while enforcing the antitrust laws, saying he enjoys meeting with C-Suite execu... (more story)

Concerns over Apple, Google bottlenecks in AI apps merit attention, US FTC's Meador says March 19, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

Allegations that Apple and Google are creating bottlenecks which potentially threaten innovation in the ongoing artificial intelligence development race constitute a concern that warrants more scrutiny, US Fed... (more story)

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California kids code injunction decision triggers digital industry-wide concern March 17, 2026 | Mike Swift

The recent lifting of an injunction blocking enforcement of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act by a federal appeals court could send regulatory ripples across many sectors of the tech industry, inc... (more story)

Meta's trial defense highlights fight over who should verify kids' ages online March 16, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

If children under 13 are not allowed on Instagram, why do so many appear to be using it? Testimony in two social media addiction trials has repeatedly returned to this question. Meta Platforms says the answer is complicated.

Resistance mounts as UK regulators turn from fringe sites to social media giants March 16, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

UK regulators Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office are shifting online safety enforcement from fringe pornography and suicide forums to the largest social media platforms, placing Meta, YouTube, Tik... (more story)

After mid-trial Live Nation settlement, US DOJ takes credibility hit March 13, 2026 | Chris May

The US Department of Justice has come under fire for a mid-trial settlement with Live Nation that left state co-plaintiffs scrambling to salvage a monopolization case over ticketing and live events competition... (more story)

Jury in Calif. social media trial to grapple with adolescent thinking, expression March 11, 2026 | Xu Yuan

The jury in the ongoing trial in Los Angeles over social media addiction must answer a key question: If Kaley, the 20-year-old plaintiff who sued Meta Platforms and YouTube, exaggerated mistreatment by her fam... (more story)

Educators’ accounts highlight evidentiary clash in US social media litigation March 10, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo, Mike Swift

Testimony from New Mexico educators about the disruptive effects of social media in schools is offering an early look at the evidence a Kentucky school district hopes to present in a closely watched federal tr... (more story)

Meta faces tough test as Calif. social media addiction trial reaches midpoint March 10, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

Halfway through the first bellwether trial over whether Meta and YouTube deliberately designed their services to hook children, Meta appears particularly vulnerable to a jury finding that Instagram contributed... (more story)

Live Nation still being sued by states as US judge grills parties over surprise DOJ deal March 09, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

US states suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster over alleged monopolization of the entertainment ticketing industry have quick and critical decisions to make this week on the timing and means of how to pursue cla... (more story)