Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads

Canada’s antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty

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Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads

Canada’s antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty

Canada Sues Google, Alleging Anticompetitive Online-Ad Practices

The accusations are the latest antitrust headache for the tech giant.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 hours ago

Canada sues Google claiming ‘near-total control’ of online ads

Canada’s antitrust watchdog said Thursday it was suing Google over its alleged anticompetitive conduct in online advertisements. Canada’s Competition Bureau said it wants Google to sell off two of ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

World - CBS News - 37 minutes ago

KFC sues Church's Texas Chicken over "original recipe" ad claims

KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.

Trump campaign sues Pennsylvania county over alleged 'voter suppression'

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Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers

Australia’s competition watchdog has filed proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary, Optus Mobile, alleging what it called “unconscionable” conduct in dealings with some consumers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Ben & Jerry's Sues Unilever, Alleging It Was Censored Over Gaza

In escalation of long-running tensions, the ice-cream brand says its parent company blocked statements in support of Palestinian rights.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices

Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels says

World - Financial Times - November 14

Sinn Féin councillor suspended over alleged inappropriate messages

JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.

Canada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly

The case largely echoes an antitrust action in the United States and seeks to force Google to sell off sections of its online ad business.

Business - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Google Ads Antitrust Trial Winds to a Close

A federal judge will hear arguments on whether Google’s advertising tech constitutes a monopoly as closing arguments begin Monday.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Ex-employee sues Suns, cites multiple allegations

Andrea Trischan, a former Suns employee, seeks what the team said is $60 million in damages after filing a lawsuit against it, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

UGA's Young practicing after allegations retracted

Georgia receiver Colbie Young has been cleared to practice after his Oct. 8 arrest, but sources told ESPN that he can't play until the legal matter is resolved.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

How Google’s Ad Change Could Affect Small Businesses

The overhaul of Google Local Services means small businesses must be verified before their ads can run and be served on the popular digital ad platform.

Business - Inc. - October 30

The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments

The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant’s dominance in technology that sells ads online.

Tech - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Maine sues oil giants over climate change

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D) this week announced a lawsuit against major oil companies and their top lobbying group, alleging they knowingly concealed the role of fossil fuels in climate ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Canada alleges Indian home minister ordered campaign targeting Sikh separatists

A Canadian official alleged Tuesday that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a campaign of violence targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.

Canada alleges Indian minister behind plot to target Sikh separatists

Parliamentary committee told of Narendra Modi ally’s alleged role in campaign of violence and threats. The Canadian government has publicly alleged that India’s home affairs minister, Amit Shah, ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Wait, Does Your Whole Body Need Deodorant?

No. But body odor is a hot topic on social media as companies try to provide what one dermatologist called, “the answer to a problem people didn’t even know they have.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 6

Canada fires coach Priestman over drone scandal

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada ...

Sports - ESPN - November 13

55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Google told to sell browser Chrome to end dominance of online search

The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.

Jay-Z's Team Roc sues Kansas city for records related to alleged police misconduct

Jay Z's Team Roc, the social justice arm of his Roc Nation entertainment company, filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming Kansas City, Kansas, has violated public records laws by failing to "timely ...

Pennsylvania Democrats sue Erie County over mail-in ballot delays

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a lawsuit against Erie County on Wednesday, arguing that many voters have yet to receive mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day. The lawsuit argues that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"

The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 31

Trump sues CBS for $10B over Harris's '60 Minutes' interview

Former President Trump is suing CBS News over a "60 Minutes" interview it broadcast with Vice President Harris earlier this month that he and his allies have claimed was edited to cast her in a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump sues CBS over Harris '60 Minutes' interview

The $10 billion lawsuit alleges the network aired two different responses from the vice president responding to a question about the war between Israel and Hamas.

RNC sues Milwaukee over apparent poll watcher limits

National Republicans are suing the Milwaukee Election Commission over its apparent plan to limit poll watchers in certain city precincts on Election Day. The Republican National Committee (RNC) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Will debt collectors sue over a $3,000 credit card debt?

A $3,000 credit card debt may seem minor, but some debt collectors could still aggressively pursue it. Here's why.

Kentucky woman seeking abortion sues state over near-total ban

A Kentucky woman who wants an abortion filed a lawsuit Tuesday to strike down the state's near-total ban. The lawsuit alleges the woman, referred to as Mary Poe, is about seven weeks pregnant and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza

Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.

Advocacy group sues Tennessee over racial requirements for medical boards

A nonprofit dedicated to opposing diversity initiatives in medicine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirements surrounding the racial makeup of key medical boards in Tennessee

Health - ABC News - November 14

Volleyball Players and Coach Sue San Jose State Over Transgender Athlete

The plaintiffs said the school and the Mountain West conference violated the U.S. Constitution and Title IX by allowing a transgender athlete to play on the women’s team.

Sports - The New York Times - November 15

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