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Google facing imminent antitrust lawsuit from FTC
A Reuters report, citing three anonymous sources, says that the Federal Trade Commission is on the verge of launching an antitrust lawsuit against Google. "Four of the FTC commissioners have become convinced after more...ACTA Battle Nears Climax in Europe
In a February announcement, EU trade chief Karel De Gucht said that following discussion with fellow Commissioners, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) would be referred to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The...FCC threatens merger of AT&T and T-Mobile, AT&T cries foul
An action by the Federal Communications Commission threatens to sink AT&T's proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is reportedly circulating a draft order to his fellow commissioners that would...US net neutrality rules finalized, in effect November 20
Get ready, America—net neutrality finally comes to the Internet on November 20, 2011. That's the plan, at least. The FCC has just filed its final "open Internet" rules (PDF) with the Federal Register...Opposition to Canada’s Impending Surveillance Legislation Grows
The Canadian governing party - the Conservatives - are planning an omnibus crime bill that would include surveillance legislation. While the bill is not yet tabled, opposition to this bill is mounting. There...Exclusive Usenet Offers: $7.95/month
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