The Federal Trade Commission authorized an administrative complaint against the proposed merger between Microsoft Corp. and Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Autres questions
Why is FTC blocking Microsoft?
In the lawsuit, the FTC alleges that Microsoft would use its Xbox gaming consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming to suppress competitors, a view point shared by FTC Bureau of Competition director Holly Vedova.
Will FTC appeal Microsoft Activision deal?
The FTC filed to appeal the decision to approve the merger in December, and is still hoping to stop the deal — or rather, undo it. It's looking for the court to pause the merger so it can complete its in-house trial.
Is the Microsoft Activision deal done?
A year and two days ago, on Oct. 13, 2023, Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant milestone in the gaming industry.
What was the district Court decision in FTC v Microsoft?
Recently, in FTC v. Microsoft Corp., 7 the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California rejected the FTC's request to enjoin the merger and observed severe deficiencies in the FTC's allegations.
10 janv. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought a temporary injunction against Microsoft in its effort to acquire Activision Blizzard. FTC v. Microsoft. Court, United ...
A California judge ruled in Microsoft's favor on the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction blocking its $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard.
10 janv. 2024 · The complaint alleged that the merger violated section 7 of the Clayton Act and section 5 of the FTC Act because Microsoft would prevent ...
Seeking to enjoin Defendants Microsoft and Activision from consummating a proposed transaction while the FTC's administrative review of the transaction is ...
19 juil. 2024 · A California judge ruled in Microsoft's favor on the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction blocking its $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard.
6 déc. 2023 · The FTC filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the deal in December 2022, arguing that Microsoft would use Activision's popular games to suppress ...
17 août 2023 · Microsoft now faces a $20 million fine for breaching the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) provisions related to parental consent.
9 juin 2023 · Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle FTC charges that it violated COPPA by collecting personal information from children who signed up to its Xbox gaming ...
FTC wraps case against Microsoft as judge considers blocking $69 billion Activision purchase. The feds faced off against Microsoft in the final day of a hearing ...
