Sherman Act
Court Rejects Breakup of Google’s Advertising Business
Google keeps the machinery, though the judge has ordered a few doors opened for everyone else.
DOJ Backs Antitrust Case Over Media–Big Tech Alliance
The DOJ treats coordinated viewpoint suppression as a market distortion that undermines democratic access to diverse information.
The Cloud Cage: Apple’s iCloud Monopoly Back in Court
The revived antitrust suit over iCloud forces a deeper look at how convenience can quietly become compulsion.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
FTC Escalates Probe Into Media Matters Over Alleged Collusion in Advertiser Boycott of X Platform
The FTC’s scrutiny threatens to unmask the alleged backroom choreography behind corporate brand safety decisions.
Censorship Allegations Resurface as New Demonetization Coalition Takes Shape
Rep. Jim Jordan warns the new group could replicate GARM’s alleged censorship practices, risking anti-competitive behavior.
X, Rumble File Lawsuit Against Pro-Demonetization Advertiser Cartel
Lawsuit alleges coordinated efforts to stifle competition and control content moderation standards.
MembersGoogle’s Monopoly Exposed: How the Sherman Act Took Down a Giant
Landmark antitrust ruling could reshape digital market landscape, ushering in a new era of competition and innovation.
Federal Judge Declares Google a Monopolist, Setting the Stage for Major Industry Shakeup
Google’s costly default search engine deals are criticized for stifling competition and limiting consumer choice.
Advertiser Alliance Members Are Called to Testify After Allegations of Efforts to “Demonetize, and Censor Disfavored Viewpoints”
Lawmakers suspect the alliance’s “brand safety” measures might mask a bias.
MembersHow Epic Games Beat Google, Failed to Take Down Apple and What It Means for Big Tech Monopolies
An analysis of the two cases.
“Landmark” Lawsuit Accuses Mainstream Media of Forming Coalition to Censor “Misinformation”
An alliance formed in March of 2020 is facing scrutiny.