Meta Faces Trial in Antitrust Case Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions
A federal judge has ordered Meta to trial in an antitrust lawsuit concerning its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Updated: Nov 13th, 2024, 4:08 PM ET
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A U.S. District Judge ruled that Meta must face trial for its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, previously alleged to hinder competition. Meta is accused of anti-competitive practices, and while some claims were dismissed, the core allegations remain intact. The judge will schedule a hearing for the trial date later this month, amidst ongoing scrutiny of Big Tech. The case is part of a broader effort by regulators to tackle monopolistic behavior in the tech industry, challenging several major companies.
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