The recent enforcement action led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against Amazon marks a defining moment in modern competition law. What appears, at first glance, to be a routine antitrust dispute is, in reality, a deeper confrontation with the architecture of digital marketplaces and the subtle mechanisms through which dominant platforms shape prices without explicitly fixing them. California has sued Amazon, alleging it blocked lower prices on other websites. By pr

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act remains the foundational legal shield governing internet platforms, yet its contemporary relevance is increasingly under scrutiny. Enacted in 1996, it provides that platforms such as Meta Platforms, YouTube, and X Corp cannot ordinarily be treated as the “publisher or speaker” of third-party content, thereby insulating them from liability arising out of user-generated material. Complementing this immunity, the provision also

The recent jury verdict in the U.S. against Meta and Google marks a turning point in how courts view social media liability. A California jury held both companies negligent for contributing to a young user’s mental health harm , awarding about $6 million in damages. The case focused not on harmful content, but on platform design features like autoplay, infinite scroll, and algorithm-driven engagement that allegedly foster addiction. Legally, this shifts the debate from inter

In a landmark ruling on 17 October 2025, the Supreme Court in Atomberg Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Eureka Forbes Ltd. (2025 INSC 1253) addressed the increasing phenomenon of forum shopping in intellectual property disputes , while clarifying the independent statutory footing of “groundless threats” actions under Section 106 of the Patents Act, 1970. The Court ordered the transfer of Eureka Forbes’ patent infringement suit from the Delhi High Court to the Bombay High Court, w

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Meta now finds itself at a critical juncture as it confronts an existential threat trial that could redefine the company’s future. The...

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The European Union is set to impose its first fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) this week, targeting Apple and Meta for alleged...

In a Significant judgment delivered on May 14, 2024 , the Supreme Court of India addressed a critical question: Can advocates be held...

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(Hindi Translation Below) In a crucial judgment, the Supreme Court of India recently overturned a ruling by the High Court in the case...

Earlier this month, McDonald’s USA found itself at the center of a legal controversy involving its HACER scholarship program, a nearly...

The Central Government has unveiled a structured timeline for adhering to the amended labeling provisions under the Legal Metrology...

In a move emblematic of the delicate balance between national security and economic freedoms , TikTok faced a 14-hour blackout in the...