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Google Clashes with Consumer Watchdog: Alleges Overreach in Payment Supervision Case

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Washington, D.C. — In a contentious move, Alphabet Inc.’s Google Payment has found itself under the stringent oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), escalating tensions between the tech giant and the regulatory body. The CFPB, asserting its powers, declared that it possesses “reasonable cause” to scrutinize Google Payment, citing potential risks to consumer rights and security, which has swiftly triggered a lawsuit from Google challenging the assertion of regulatory overreach. Alphabet, the parent company of Google which is listed under the NASDAQ symbols GOOG and GOOGL, has been rapidly expanding its foray into … Read more

Google Faces New Regulations and Legal Battle as CFPB Implements Oversight Order

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant regulatory move, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to place Google under its direct supervision. The tech giant, renowned for its expansive digital services and influential market presence, is now facing legal action as a result of this oversight. This marks a pivotal moment as it is the first time the CFPB has extended its regulatory arm to encompass a major player from the technology sector, traditionally overseen by other federal agencies like the Federal Trade Commission. The decision to bring Google under its purview comes amid … Read more

Class Action Titans: Maurice Blackburn Sets Sights on Google Adtech After Securing $272 Million from Uber

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Following a significant legal victory wherein they secured $272 million in a lawsuit against ride-sharing giant Uber, Maurice Blackburn, a prominent class action law firm, is setting its sights on a new target: Google’s advertising technology. The firm, known for championing consumer rights, is scrutinizing the fairness and transparency of Google’s advertising practices, suspecting potential violations of competition and consumer laws. The legal scrutiny comes at a time when digital advertising practices, particularly those involving large tech companies, are increasingly under the microscope worldwide. Legal experts and industry watchers suggest that this … Read more

Google Gains Temporary Reprieve as Court Delays Play Store Antitrust Modifications Pending Appeal

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco has delayed a mandate that required Google to dismantle exclusivity barriers within its Android app store, waiting for an appellate court to weigh in on Google’s condemnation as a monopolist. The decision temporarily preserves Google’s operational framework until the appeal is decided, a legal process that could extend well into the future. This judicial pause follows the December 2023 jury verdict that labeled Google’s Play Store as monopolistic, claiming it suppressed innovation and artificially raised prices for consumers. Google had been facing the prospect of implementing … Read more