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Paramount Settles With 12 US States, Clearing Final Hurdle for $110 Billion Warner Bros. Merger
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the settlement. Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. is expected to close in early October, putting David Ellison in control of DC and Harry Potter's rights.
Musk's X and xAI Drop Antitrust Suit Against Apple, But OpenAI Still in the Crosshairs
X Corp and xAI have withdrawn their antitrust lawsuit against Apple in a Texas federal court, with neither the reason for the dismissal nor whether a settlement was reached disclosed. OpenAI, a co-defendant in the same case, was not included in the dismissal, and the plaintiffs still plan to pursue the claims against it.
Apple Sued in UK Over App Tracking Transparency Policy, Facing $2.7 Billion Lawsuit
A former UK Competition and Markets Authority official is suing Apple on behalf of developers, claiming ATT's privacy policy imposes stricter rules on third-party apps than on Apple's own services, seeking £2 billion in damages.
FTC sues Amazon for increasing prices at advertising auctions, 22 states follow up with claims of more than $20 billion
The FTC and 22 states accused Amazon of concealing a price increase mechanism in advertising auctions since 2019, allowing advertisers to overpay without their knowledge. The cumulative amount may exceed US$20 billion. Amazon refutes the accusation as "without evidence."
How Much Will App Store's External Payment Cut Cost? Apple's Proposal: 5% to 15%, Basically Just Half Off
Apple has submitted an external payment commission proposal to the court, with rates ranging from 5% to 15%. The numbers look like a concession, but do the math and it's the same old App Store in-app purchase logic in disguise.
New Jersey Sues Amazon Over Alleged Monopsony Abuse: Independent Drivers or Drone-Watched Contractors?
New Jersey's Attorney General has filed a first-of-its-kind monopsony lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company controls contracted delivery drivers through low pay and surveillance tactics. Amazon denies all allegations.