A new study suggests that U.S. antitrust laws could hamper the efforts of companies to collaborate on sustainable and socially-responsible business practices, even as consumers and businesses increasingly value them.
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2016
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The US Supreme Court on Monday upheld a ruling that Apple was part of a price-fixing conspiracy for electronic books, clearing the way for a $450 million settlement to be paid.
Business
Mar 7, 2016
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Seattle has been seen as a leader on workers' rights with moves that include gradually raising the minimum wage and requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave.
Business
Dec 15, 2015
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Google Inc. probably faces a lengthy process in challenging antitrust charges by the European Union, but the Internet search giant might be able to avoid paying hefty fines or making big changes to its business.
Business
Apr 22, 2015
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Apple Inc.'s cooperation with efforts to improve its compliance with antitrust laws after a federal judge concluded it colluded with electronic book publishers to raise prices five years ago took on an "adversarial tone" ...
Business
Apr 17, 2015
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A billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against Apple will likely continue, after a 65-year-old Massachusetts business consultant read about the plaintiffs' floundering case online and volunteered to represent consumers in ...
Business
Dec 10, 2014
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A billion-dollar class-action lawsuit over Apple's iPod music players heads to trial on Tuesday in a California federal court after nearly a decade in legal wrangling.
Business
Dec 1, 2014
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If you owned two companies in the same industry, would you make them compete? Probably not, knowing the firms make higher profits if they don't.
Business
Oct 15, 2014
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Apple will pay up to $400 million to compensate consumers for illegal price-fixing conspiracy for electronic books, officials said Wednesday.
Business
Jul 16, 2014
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US officials announced Thursday that companies sharing information about cybersecurity would not face prosecution on antitrust grounds.
Security
Apr 10, 2014
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