In a significant legal development, a recent court ruling has bolstered the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against collaborative pricing practices in the technology sector, particularly focusing on allegations of algorithmic collusion. The case revolves around Yardi Systems, a dominant player in the real estate software market, which the DOJ accuses of illegally conspiring […]
DOJ Issues Warning on Trade Association Information Exchanges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently issued a Statement of Interest, underscoring the need for scrutiny regarding the surveys and information exchanges orchestrated by trade associations. The DOJ has raised alarms that such exchanges might pose significant risks to competition, especially when competitors share sensitive information exclusively among themselves. Historically, the DOJ’s antitrust […]
Google Faces Potential Breakup as DOJ Targets Search Monopoly
The landscape of digital competition is undergoing significant scrutiny as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signals its intent to challenge Google’s dominance in the search market. This proposal comes in light of ongoing antitrust investigations aimed at dismantling the tech giant’s extensive hold over online search and advertising. Analysts are voicing concerns that these […]