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Latest Updates on Privacy and Antitrust – 9th August to 15th August, 2021

This update reviews major privacy and antitrust developments, including new encryption measures, regulatory actions by Indian and US authorities, and industry responses. The news covers actions by Facebook, Google, Apple, the Supreme Court of India, and the Competition Commission of India with analytical insights.

Pro Music Rights’ Lawsuit Against Apple Dismissed, CBI files case against Cambridge Analytica, Google asks to move antitrust lawsuit to California and more.

This bulletin provides a comprehensive review of recent antitrust lawsuits, competition law cases, and significant data breaches. Key updates include the dismissal of Pro Music Rights’ lawsuit against Apple, CBI’s action against Cambridge Analytica, and major developments involving Google, Amazon, and Tesla.

Apple fined 10M Euros by Italian Competition Authority, Apple wins Anti-trust Lawsuit and Microsoft’s Productivity Score Tool criticized for Privacy issues.

Apple faced a 10 million Euro penalty from the Italian Competition Authority for misleading iPhone water resistance claims and inadequate battery information. The post also covers Apple’s win in a US antitrust lawsuit and reviews privacy concerns related to Microsoft’s Productivity Score tool.

Uber Slapped with USD 650 Million Employment Tax Bill, US Supreme Court to Decide Oracle’s Copyright Suit Against Google, UK’s CMA Investigates Hasbro’s Acquisition of EOne and more

This bulletin examines significant legal developments, including Uber’s employment tax dispute, Oracle’s copyright litigation against Google, and ongoing antitrust investigations. It further addresses IP infringement issues and regulatory responses in the US, UK, and Canada.

Facebook Sues Israeli Company for WhatsApp Hack, SVP Sues Juul for 1 Million Contaminated Pods, ACCC Accuses Google of Misleading Users and more

The bulletin covers significant legal developments involving tech and pharmaceutical giants, including Facebook’s action over a WhatsApp security breach and Juul’s contaminated pods lawsuit. It also analyses Google’s legal challenges, antitrust investigations, and evolving privacy law compliance.

IP, Privacy and Antitrust This Week: Publishers Sue Audible, Google Ends Mobile Network Insights, Qualcomm to Keep “No License, No Chip” Policy, and more

This week’s news examines publisher lawsuits against Audible, regulatory actions involving Google, Intel, and Qualcomm, and evolving privacy concerns with Facebook and TikTok. The bulletin offers a structured review of current IP, privacy, and antitrust developments.

Restricting ‘Pay-for-Delay’ Agreements

This post discusses recent fines imposed on pharmaceutical companies for pay-for-delay agreements and examines their impact on market competition and drug pricing. It analyses regulatory measures and the ongoing debate over the balance between innovation and consumer interests.

Qualcomm Inc. to pay record fine of US$ 975 Mn

Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to pay a record antitrust fine and lower patent royalties in China, concluding a major investigation. The outcome may affect ongoing antitrust cases against Qualcomm in other jurisdictions.