United States of America: Opening of investigation into online platforms for possible market dominance and anti-competitive practices
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Opening of investigation into online platforms for possible market dominance and anti-competitive practices
On 23 July 2019, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its antitrust division opened an investigation into online platforms, examining whether these companies have reached market dominance and if they are violating competition law through anti-competitive practices. If proven, legal action against specific online platforms will be taken, the DOJ states.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority