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Apple Confronts Fresh Antitrust Challenge Over App Store Practices in Chinese Market

A Chinese law firm has escalated antitrust allegations against Apple, filing a new administrative complaint with regulators over App Store dominance and payment practices. The move comes after a previous civil case was dismissed by Shanghai courts, shifting strategy to seek government enforcement instead.

New Antitrust Challenge Targets Apple’s Chinese Operations

A prominent law firm in China has initiated fresh antitrust proceedings against Apple Inc., according to reports from Reuters. The complaint alleges the technology giant maintains improper control over iOS app distribution and payment systems within the Chinese market. This represents an escalation of previous legal challenges that had been dismissed through civil law channels, with the firm now seeking intervention from state regulators.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessPolicy

Washington State Implements Groundbreaking Merger Notification Law for Enhanced Antitrust Oversight

Washington has implemented a pioneering law requiring companies to notify state regulators about mergers triggering federal antitrust reviews. The legislation aims to provide earlier state oversight of potentially anti-competitive transactions across all industries, including technology. Legal experts suggest this represents a growing trend of states taking more active roles in merger enforcement.

New Compliance Requirements for Merging Companies

Washington state has implemented a first-in-the-nation law requiring companies to notify the state Attorney General about mergers and acquisitions that already trigger federal antitrust filings, according to reports. The legislation, which took effect in July, represents a significant expansion of state oversight authority beyond specific sectors to encompass all industries, including technology.

by Natalie Brooks
EducationPolicy

Standardized Testing Crisis: How Accountability Systems Overlook Students With Learning Differences

Specialized schools serving students with dyslexia and autism are receiving failing grades despite remarkable student progress, according to education reports. The accountability systems designed for traditional classrooms cannot capture the growth of neurodiverse learners, creating barriers to effective specialized education.

The Standardized Testing Dilemma

Across the United States, specialized schools serving students with learning differences are facing an accountability crisis, according to reports from education analysts. These institutions are achieving remarkable success with students who have struggled in traditional settings, yet state evaluation systems consistently label them as failing.

by Natalie Brooks