Microsoft supports ban on Google in Epic’s US antitrust case | MLex

On By Littum

(Jan 7, 2025, 18:48 GMT | Official Statement ) — MLex Summary: Requires Google to allow developers to use in-app payment systems of their choice for the sale of digital goods or services consumed in an Android app that is downloaded from the Play Store adequately addresses Google’s illegal behavior and poses no unique security risks, according to Microsoft. Microsoft filed a case in support of a US appeals court that upheld Epic Games’ victory against Google in an antitrust case, saying the court cannot rely on a pending settlement between Google and states to address Google’s restrictions on in-app purchases because the company may exploit the terms of this agreement to hinder competition….

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change today

MLex identifies business risks wherever they arise, and specialist journalists around the globe deliver exclusive news and in-depth analysis of proposals, investigations, enforcement actions and decisions that impact your organization and customers, now and in the long term.

Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for antitrust, M&A, trade, data protection and security, technology, artificial intelligence and more
  • Customized alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics, and companies that fit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files that bring together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.