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FTC drops case over Microsoft’s $69-billion Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC lost an appeal on May 7 seeking to reverse a judge’s decision declining to block the deal, which closed in 2023.

Microsoft settles California probe over worker leave for $14 million

Microsoft has agreed to pay $14 million to settle a California agency’s claims that it illegally penalized workers who took medical or family-care leave.

Google’s contemplated mega deal would prompt new fight with regulators

Nearly a dozen antitrust experts and industry analysts say it is unlikely that an acquisition by Google would hamper competition.

Activision games "Call of Duty" are pictured in a store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 18, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments

Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving “Call of Duty.”

Microsoft (MSFT.O) will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week

Microsoft to lay off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff

Microsoft will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week.

A Microsoft sign at the U.S. tech giant's offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Microsoft, AFL-CIO reach deal on AI, labor neutrality

Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation said they had struck a deal whereby the software giant will remain neutral in efforts by unions to encourage workers to become members.