Google's $5B antitrust fine similar to Apple's e-book, App Store woes
Apple can tell the folks at Alphabet just how long these cases can drag on, as it has its own experience in such matters.
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European Commission
William Gallagher
Google hit with $5B antitrust fine over Android search restrictions
The European Commission has fined Google 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) for breaking antitrust rules, claiming the restrictions the tech giant imposes on carriers and smartphone producers using the Android operating system helps the search engine maintain its vast market share.
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Malcolm Owen
Apple refuses invitation to European Union tax evasion hearing
Apple has turned down an invitation to speak in front of a European Parliament committee, looking to avoid any missteps that could affect its chances of appealing a previous ruling.
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Roger Fingas
Apple makes first payment of $15.3B disputed Irish tax bill to escrow account
Apple has started to pay off its $15.3 billion tax bill to Ireland, the country's Finance Minister has confirmed, transferring the first $1.76 billion payment to an escrow account.
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Apple must fight $15.3B EU tax bill without US government help, court says
On Thursday, the European Union Court of Justice blocked U.S. efforts to side with Apple in the appeal of a $15.3 billion tax bill, which the European Commission first ordered Ireland to collect in August 2016.
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Apple & Ireland's appeal of $16B EU tax ruling expected this fall, payments expected to start in May
Apple and the Irish government's appeal of a $16 billion European Commission ruling on back taxes should finally see action later this year, according to Ireland's finance minister.
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European Commission opens 'in-depth' investigation into Apple's acquisition of Shazam
The European Commission is investigating the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple, with competition concerns lengthening the time it will take for the regulator to approve or deny the purchase of the song recognition service by the iPhone manufacturer.
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Formally proposed EU tax plan could cost Apple millions
The European Commission has proposed measures to "to ensure that all companies pay fair tax in the EU," a move that will undoubtedly affect Apple.
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Stephen Silver
Proposed reforms could force Apple to pay taxes all over EU, instead of just in headquarters locations
This upcoming Wednesday, the European Commission is expected to reveal a tax proposal would require digital media companies — including Apple — to pay based on where they generate revenue, rather than where they choose to locate their European headquarters.
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Jeff Valvano
