Senate Democrats talk of repealing antitrust exemptions for health insurersOctober 14th, 2009 Democrats favor repealing exemption for insurersWASHINGTON — Frustrated with health insurers, Democratic lawmakers are calling for revoking the industry's antitrust exemption. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that the health insurance industry wants to continue the monopoly that it enjoys in some states.
Justice, Federal Trade Commission to launch review of antitrust enforcement guidelinesSeptember 22nd, 2009 DOJ, FTC to consider updating antitrust guidelinesWASHINGTON — The federal government's antitrust enforcers said Tuesday they will update the 17-year-old guidelines used to determine whether a proposed corporate acquisition threatens competition. The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department, which share antitrust enforcement powers, said they will hold a series of five workshops in December and January to discuss potential changes to the guidelines.
Antitrust watchdog probing Google Italy after Italian newspaper publishers complainAugust 27th, 2009 Antitrust watchdog probes Google ItalyROME — Italy's antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations by Italian newspapers that Google Italy is discriminating against newspapers that don't want their content linked on Google's news site by dropping them from its search engine. Google said the newspapers were free to remove themselves from Google News while still remaining on its search engine.
Texas judge OKs patent judgment against Microsoft, tells it to stop selling Word in 60 daysAugust 13th, 2009 Microsoft ordered to pay $290M in patent rulingSEATTLE — A federal judge in Texas has ordered Microsoft Corp. to stop selling some versions of its Word software in the U.S.
EU to approve Lufthansa bid for Austrian AirlinesJuly 31st, 2009 EU to OK Lufthansa bid for Austrian AirlinesBRUSSELS — The European Union's antitrust chief says she will clear Lufthansa's bid for Austrian Airlines. EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said Friday that EU governments and the European Commission would still have to formally approve the takeover.
Google, Microsoft chairmen share laugh together as battle for tech supremacy intensifiesJuly 9th, 2009 Google, Microsoft chairmen share laugh togetherSUN VALLEY, Idaho — The escalating tension between Google and Microsoft didn't prevent the companies' chairmen from sharing a moment of levity Thursday at an exclusive media conference in the Idaho mountains. As he headed out the door to lunch, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates paused to consider a question about Google's plans to develop a computer operating system that will rival Microsoft's Windows.
Appeals court tosses antitrust claims lodged against Abbott Labs over AIDS drug costJuly 8th, 2009 Appeals court rules for Abbott in AIDS drug caseSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit accusing Abbott Laboratories of antitrust violations over a sudden 400-percent price hike of a popular AIDS drug. Advocacy groups and drug benefit providers sued Abbott in 2004.
Memory chip company Rambus settles EU antitrust probe with new licenses, avoids finesJune 12th, 2009 Rambus settles EU antitrust probe, avoids finesBRUSSELS — Memory chip company Rambus Inc. said Friday that European Union antitrust regulators had provisionally agreed to drop a probe and any fines if the company reduced its royalty rates for DRAM patents.
EU says it prefers Microsoft to provide several browsers with Windows instead of none at allJune 12th, 2009 EU: browser-free Windows gives no real choiceBRUSSELS — European Union regulators on Friday said Microsoft Corp. was offering less choice, not more, by vowing to sell the next version of Windows without the Internet Explorer browser in Europe to soothe EU antitrust concerns.
Cuba blasts Microsoft for blocking Messenger chat program in nations under US sanctionsMay 29th, 2009 Cuba criticizes Microsoft blocking MessengerHAVANA — Cuba criticized Microsoft on Friday for blocking its Messenger instant messaging service on the island and in other countries under U.S. sanctions, calling it yet another example of Washington's "harsh" treatment of Havana.
After state-owned telcos, Airtel launches Net PCMay 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel, which has about 2.7 million Internet subscribers, Friday launched its Net PC initiative that provides Internet connectivity to users without the need to invest in personal computers (PC). With Net PC, users can also work on basic computer functions like word documents and presentations through centrally-placed software and hardware.
Now, Google the world's first 100 billion dollar brandApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Internet search engine Google has become the world's first 100 billion dollar brand. It is worth almost 25 per cent more than rival computing corporation Microsoft, according to the annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands report.
Gates Foundation pledges $57M to improve library Internet access in Vietnam, Poland, RomaniaApril 23rd, 2009 Gates Found. pledges $57M to overseas librariesSEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $57 million to improve Internet access at public libraries in Poland, Romania and Vietnam.
When judge offered Rs.500 to settle a money disputeMarch 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It was a dispute over a paltry amount of Rs.500 between a bank and a customer. And a judge at a special court here Sunday offered the money from his own pocket to setle the case, but in vain.
Microsoft to invest in Gujarat's education sectorJanuary 14th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Global software giant Microsoft will invest in training teachers in Gujarat and enhance the use of IT in the education sector. Microsoft India Pvt Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit this week.
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