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Antitrust
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Judge Dismisses Publisher Antitrust Claims Against Google's AI Search
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Chegg and Penske Media failed to prove Google's AI Overviews violated antitrust law by diverting traffic, closing a key legal avenue for publishers seeking compensation.
Google's AI Payouts: $1M to Publishers, Cents to Others—And No Opt-Out
Google compensates roughly 100 publishers for AI content use through Search Console, with annual payouts ranging from over $1 million to under $1,000, but publishers cannot exclude their content from AI answers regardless of payment status.
DOJ Official Opens Door to AI Safety Coordination Without Antitrust Waiver
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said AI companies can coordinate on cybersecurity risks without triggering antitrust concerns, answering a question the AG refused to address.
Corteva Sues Startup Over Seed Examination in Patent System Test
A Delaware trial pits Corteva Agriscience against Inari Agriculture over whether companies can bar competitors from studying publicly deposited genetic material.
Apple Proposes 5-to-15 Percent Fee on External App Store Purchases
A court filing in the Northern District of California sets tiered rates after the Supreme Court declined to pause lower court proceedings.
Apple Proposes 5-to-15 Percent Fee on External App Purchases After Supreme Court Rejection
A federal court filing sets tiered rates as low as 5 percent for small developers after the Supreme Court refused to pause the Epic Games case Thursday.
Paramount Threatens California Exit if AG Bonta Blocks Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount's top lawyer said the studio is weighing a move out of California unless Attorney General Rob Bonta agrees to settlement talks over his antitrust lawsuit.
Justice Department Targets Sports Media Monopolies: Big Media Stocks Face Antitrust Risk
The Justice Department's probe into the U.S. sports-media marketplace signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for major broadcasters and content owners, threatening to reshape content distribution.
Trump Admin Targets Big Tech in Antitrust Offensive
The Trump administration signals a significant shift in its approach to antitrust enforcement, posing a fresh challenge to the entrenched market power and business models of Silicon Valley's giants.