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Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal has authorised consumer watchdog Which? to proceed with a £3 billion lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant restricted cloud storage choices and overcharged millions of users.
Italy's competition authority has initiated its first Digital Markets Act investigation against Apple, examining whether the tech giant unfairly restricts third-party cloud service providers from operating on equal terms with iCloud on iOS and iPadOS devices.
Singapore shipping magnate Teo Siong Seng and other container industry executives have been sued in US federal court over allegations of orchestrating a price-fixing cartel that artificially inflated container prices between 2019 and 2021.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has raided six major ice cream manufacturers on suspicion of price-fixing collusion. The firms allegedly coordinated price hikes via email and meetings since around 2022, potentially exploiting inflation.
Italy's competition authority has halted its probe into Meta over allegations the tech giant misused market dominance by deploying an AI tool on WhatsApp, deferring to the European Commission's broader inquiry.
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta is evaluating whether to pursue legal action against Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, with decisions from European regulators and the U.S. Justice Department expected soon.
A coalition of US states is moving to challenge Paramount Skydance's US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros through litigation. California's attorney general indicated a decision on involvement is imminent.
Meta has failed in its legal challenge against the European Union's designation of Messenger as a gatekeeper platform, a ruling that imposes strict obligations under the bloc's Digital Markets Act.
A federal lawsuit alleges that Bayer illegally monopolised the US market for genetically modified corn seeds through anti-competitive practices, claiming the company profited "hundreds of millions, if not billions" improperly.
Apple has asked the US Supreme Court to review a contempt order stemming from its ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games over App Store fees and payment methods. The case centres on Apple's compliance with a 2021 injunction requiring app links to alternative payment systems.