EU court clarifies interoperability obligations for dominant tech platforms
The CJEU confirmed that dominant platforms must allow interoperability unless justified, reinforcing EU antitrust obligations beyond the Digital Markets Act’s scope.
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Commission Sues 5 Member States for DSA Implementation Failures
The European Commission is taking five member states to the EU’s highest court for failing to properly implement and enforce the Digital Services Act.
Google Appeals Record $4B EU Antitrust Fine
Google appeals a 4.1 billion euro EU antitrust fine, arguing the Commission’s errors unfairly penalized its innovation and agreements with phone manufacturers.
EU Court Upholds TikToks’s Gatekeeper Designation
The EU Court of Justice upheld the designation of ByteDance as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, reinforcing EU efforts to regulate dominant tech companies.
Online Contracts Must Clearly Indicate Payment Obligation, CJEU says
The CJEU ruled that online order buttons must clearly indicate a consumer’s obligation to pay, even if the payment is conditional, or the consumer is not bound by the contract.
EU Court Reaffirms Country of Origin Principle for Digital Services
The CJEU ruled in favor of Google, Amazon, and Airbnb, reaffirming the “country of origin” principle against Italy’s AGCOM’s disclosure and financial contribution requirements.
Ireland Fined €2.5m for Failing to Implement Audiovisual Directive
Ireland fined €2.5m for not implementing EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) on time.