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Ticketmaster says DOJ has no evidence of higher prices, harm to artists in US suit December 30, 2025 | Khushita Vasant

Live Nation and subsidiary Ticketmaster asked a US federal court to dismiss a "baseless" monopolization lawsuit brought against it by the Department of Justice and a coalition of states and territories, saying... (more story)

China proposes new rules to govern human-like artificial intelligence December 29, 2025 | MLex Staff

China’s internet regulator has unveiled a draft regulation targeting artificial intelligence products and services that simulate human personalities and emotions, a move aimed at reining in fast-growing sector... (more story)

EU condemns US visa ban against Breton, insists on regulatory autonomy (update*) December 24, 2025 | Matthew Newman

The US government’s decision to bar former digital commissioner Thierry Breton and four others from travelling to the US has prompted EU officials to condemn interference in the bloc’s right to regulate platfo... (more story)

JFTC to scrutinize generative AI firms in survey on news-content distribution December 24, 2025 | Sachiko Sakamaki

The Japanese competition regulator is launching a new market survey on generative artificial intelligence companies to examine their role in the news-content distribution market. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Per... (more story)

Deere & Co accuses FTC of 'fishing expedition' in US antitrust suit December 24, 2025 | Khushita Vasant

Deere & Company told a US federal judge Tuesday that information requests by the Federal Trade Commission over the company's data security practices are too broad, calling the move a "fishing expedition."

Texas age-gate law may be unconstitutional, judge says in blocking enforcement December 23, 2025 | Xu Yuan

Texas can't enforce an age-verification law targeting Apple Store, Google Play and other app stores after a US judge found the law may violate the First Amendment.

UK watchdog flags need for clearer rules, funding in response to cyber bill December 23, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

The UK data privacy watchdog has welcomed the government’s proposed cybersecurity reform bill, but warned that unclear rules and funding constraints could limit its effectiveness. In a response published Tuesd... (more story)

UK businesses see trade challenges increase five years after Brexit December 23, 2025 | Cynthia Kroet

The British Chamber of Commerce has listed 25 recommendations to the UK government in order to improve ties between the EU and UK, five years after the trade agreement between the two regions was concluded. Th... (more story)

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Japan's antitrust watchdog shapes 2026 agenda around SME protection, digital rules December 30, 2025 | Sachiko Sakamaki

Japan’s antitrust watchdog is set to recalibrate its enforcement in 2026, stepping up protection for smaller businesses and policing Big Tech under a new smartphone law, as debates emerge over how competition ... (more story)

Epic Games rulings show limited reach of Trump-CASA case on US injunctions December 29, 2025 | Alex Wilts

The rejection of Apple’s argument by a US appeals court that the Supreme Court’s Trump v. CASA decision undermined an injunction in the Epic Games antitrust litigation is another indication that lower courts a... (more story)

Momentum to reform Section 230 builds as US law turns 30 December 29, 2025 | Madeline Hughes

US senators and activists are targeting the 30th anniversary of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in February as a focal point for action to overhaul the law, which has shielded social media platfo... (more story)

US antitrust injunction battles highlight investor disclosure risks December 26, 2025 | Chris May

Corporate executives under pressure to present Wall Street with rosy pictures of future business prospects should take heed of the cautionary tales offered by a trio of recent US antitrust lawsuits where defen... (more story)

Brazil’s streaming regulation bill triggers outcry from government, industry December 26, 2025 | Henrique Santiago

A proposal to regulate the activities of video-on-demand firms, ranging from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to YouTube, is causing widespread dissatisfaction, as the draft law creates different tax rates for c... (more story)

Mass. high court considers Section 230 protections as few other courts do December 19, 2025 | Madeline Hughes

State attorneys general across the US have largely won against motions to dismiss lawsuits claiming the design choices made by social media companies are harmful and addictive; however, the Supreme Judicial Co... (more story)

Big Tech competition bill in Brazil faces resistance on free speech grounds December 17, 2025 | Henrique Santiago

A bill seeking to grant Brazil’s competition regulator more power against the domination of Big Tech is being opposed by conservatives citing concerns over freedom of expression. However, the lawmaker appointe... (more story)

For the world's online safety overseers, 2026 will be the year of the child December 12, 2025 | Mike Swift, Sara Brandstätter, Patricia Figueiredo and Maria Dinzeo

Regulators worldwide have woken up to a need to police online safety for minors. Australia has arguably gone the furthest, banning social media for under-16s from this week. In Europe, America, Asia and beyond... (more story)