Microsoft Concedes to European Union
Microsoft has withdrawn the last two challenges to a European Union (EU) antitrust order, closing the books on its past legal fights and instead focusing on avoiding future trouble with European...
View ArticleMicrosoft's Euro-fines Keep On Mounting
Microsoft's feud with the European Union became even more bitter today when regulators hit the firm with another $1.2 billion in fines. This time the penalty was for breaching a 2004 ruling that banned...
View ArticleEU Relaxes Microsoft Anti-Trust Monitoring
The EU-emblazoned noose wrapped around Microsoft's neck might soon be loosening. According to reports today, the EU (European Union) has announced that it will discontinue constant monitoring of the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Abandons European Antitrust Hearing
Microsoft has withdrawn its demand for a hearing after it was found guilty of anti-competitive behavior in Europe. The firm says it could not hope for a fair hearing because many officials will be...
View ArticleMultiple Browsers Could Be Bundled With Windows
The European Union (EU) is asking rival Internet browser manufacturers to suggest ways to prevent Microsoft acting unfairly in its promotion of Internet Explorer. The responses could help determine any...
View ArticleEU-Microsoft Talks Tackle Antitrust Issues
Microsoft is reportedly in talks with the European Union to settle a dispute over the bundling of Internet Explorer with Windows. It's a last ditch effort to stave off harsh disciplinary action from...
View ArticleUK Opposes Sanctions for Illegal File-Sharing, Copyrights
A recently leaked document (PDF) by La Quadrature du Net reveals that European Union (EU) negotiators want criminal sanctions introduced into the international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement...
View ArticleWindows 7 to Score Big with Surprise EU Decision
The European Union (EU) has come under harsh criticism of late for upgrading its computer networks to Windows 7 without first considering other operating systems. It's just emerged that at a "secret...
View ArticleEU: Google Antitrust Settlement Not Enough
It appears the European Union feels Google's suggestions for settling complaints it engaged in anti-competitive behavior don't go far enough. The search giant had promised to change the way it orders...
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Google Search Results 'Fixed', Faces $6.6B Fine
The European Union has formally accused Google of breaching competition rules by favoring its own sites in search rankings . It's a big step towards a potential $6.6 billion fine. The case involves...
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Google Facing Huge Competition Fine
Google could face a fine of billions of dollars over alleged anti-competitive behavior. It disputes the claims and says they don't take proper account of the role of Apple. The fine would come from the...
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Google Hit With $5 Billion Antitrust Fine
Google has been fined $5 billion USD for breaking antitrust rules. European officials ruled it had acted unfairly in the way it linked its own services with Android devices. The fine comes from the...
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