The Department of Justice monopolization lawsuit against Apple highlights Big Tech’s efforts to dominate the automotive business.
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Who Controls Your Shopping Cart?
Austin Frerick’s ‘Barons’ follows the food-industry giants that have cornered giant portions of the market for everything from coffee to chicken thighs.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Pandemic-Era Corporate Bullying
The Federal Trade Commission found that big retailers threatened to punish suppliers unless they got first dibs on food and household goods.
Posted inVideos
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: This Week in Antitrust
On this week’s live show, our staff discuss the Maryland Senate race, AI and disinformation, and the DOJ’s lawsuit against Apple.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Google and Apple Discuss an Exclusive Deal—Again
The two tech giants are talking about licensing Google’s AI technology for the iPhone. This is precisely the kind of deal that landed Google in court over its search engine.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Landmark Settlement Breaks Up the Real Estate Cartel
The collusive arrangement among real estate agents that led to Americans paying extortionate commissions is likely over.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
White House Commits to Antitrust Division Budget Restoration
After its budget proposal followed a recent appropriation and capped premerger filing fees for the agency, an administration spokesperson said it would work to reverse that.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Primary Season Is Ending
On this week’s live show, Ryan Cooper and David Dayen discuss Super Tuesday, the State of the Union, and what it all means for November.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Biden’s Trustbusters Face Hurdles From Within
Despite successes in fighting corporate power, the message is muddled.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Conflicts of Interest Surround the DOJ Antitrust Budget Cut
The Senate Appropriations Committee, which struck the deal to cut the Antitrust Division’s budget, has a revolving-door problem.