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Copyright and Geoblocking: The Consequences of Eliminating Geoblocking
Posted by Social Science Research Network
Copyright and Geoblocking: The Consequences of Eliminating Geoblocking
By Marketa Trimble (University of Nevada)
Geoblocking has become a common companion of...
Australia: Mega-milk deal creates ACCC concern
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed concerns about the proposed purchase of dairy processor Murray Goulburn by Canadian company Saputo, saying it...
South Africa: 28 media houses accused of price fixing by Competition...
On Tuesday, February 27, the Competition Commission of South Africa announced that it has referred 28 media companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution...
Australia: ACCC to probe how Facebook, Google hurt quality journalism
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will examine the impact of Facebook and Google vacuuming up advertising dollars on access to quality news,...
South Africa: Competition Commission blocks SA Airlink and Safair merger
On Friday, 23 February, the Competition Commission South Africa announced it has prohibited the proposed merger between SA Airlink and Safair, “as the transaction is...
Greece: Parliament agrees to probe Novartis scandal
The parliament on Thursday voted to form an inquiry commission to probe 10 politicians in connection with allegations involving the global healthcare company, Novartis.
The...
US: FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality goes into effect in April
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) on Thursday, February 22, officially repealed the landmark Obama-era "net neutrality" rules by publishing the order to the National...
US: Supreme Court narrows whistleblower definition
The US Supreme Court sharply limited the legal protections for corporate whistleblowers on Wednesday, February 21, reported the Wall Street Journal. They ruled that...
India: Telecoms Regulator, CCI fights for its rights of jurisdiction in...
India’s telecom regulator and its antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) are locked in a showdown in the Supreme Court, with both laying...
Australia: Regulator turns their eyes on Facebook
According to news.com.au , Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman Rod Sims suspects Facebook and Google have much more personal information about users than...
