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Facebook Hit with New Antitrust Suit from Federal Trade Commission

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The Federal Trade Commission filed a new version of its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook Inc. on Thursday, seeking to jump-start its case with bolstered allegations that the company is abusing a monopoly position in social media. The FTC voted 3-2 along party lines to file the amended lawsuit, with Chairwoman Lina Khan participating in the… Continue reading Facebook Hit with New Antitrust Suit from Federal Trade Commission

Government Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook Thrown Out by Federal Judge

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A federal judge dismissed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook Inc. filed by the U.S. government and most states, a major win for the company before the cases even got off the ground. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington on Monday granted the social-media giant’s requests to dismiss lawsuits filed by the Federal Trade Commission and… Continue reading Government Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook Thrown Out by Federal Judge