by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
The Federal Communications Commission said Friday that it is looking to possibly ban the practice of joint bidding in government spectrum auctions, a move that would complicate plans by wireless competitors Sprint and T-Mobile to partner for next year’s spectrum...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs
US District Judge Denise Cote has reportedly approved of Apple’s proposed $450 million settlement to end litigation against the company for manipulating eBook prices, despite having doubted terms the settlement last month. Apple offered $400 million in...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
Canadian cable conglomerate Shaw Communications is reportedly set to acquire US-based ViaWest, a $1.2 billion takeover that will expand Shaw’s data center operations. The western Canadian cable giant announced its merger plans Thursday, noting that ViaWest will...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block the proposed acquisition of Ross Aviation by Landmark Aviation, say reports, as the DOJ moves to force Landmark to divest key assets. Landmark will need to sell certain fixed base operator assets after...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is said to be reconsidering earlier proposals to enforce price caps on the cost of replacement vehicles following a collision. According to reports, the CMA first introduced the rules in June to seek public opinion on...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
Venezuela’s ailing economy is reportedly forcing the government to consider selling its US-based oil refinery Citgo and its stake in Exxon Mobil operations. Reports, reports citing unnamed sources and a Citgo document, say Petroleos de Venezuela, the...
