Epic beats Google. The FTC is investigating Adobe. Threads arrives in the EU 🔐 #WEEKLY ~ December 17th

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The jury in Epic v. Google finds that Google has monopoly power in the market for the distribution of Android apps and in the market for in-app billing services; Google intends to appeal. (The Verge)

• Google's legal defeat to Epic threatens to roil an app store duopoly with Apple that generates nearly $200B/year and accelerate the weakening of app store rules (Bloomberg)

• Google lost a lawsuit against Epic Games. Fortnite creators cheer (Hrej)

• Epic v Google Trial Verdict, a Win for All Developers (Epic Games)

Following Spotify's complaint in 2019, the EU may fine Apple in 2024 and plans to ban its rules against rival music streaming providers. (Bloomberg)

A US judge has allowed a class action lawsuit over Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that Musk lied about the shoes to manipulate Twitter's stock. (Law & Crime)

Adobe says the FTC is investigating the company's subscription cancellation rules and that the deal could have "significant financial costs or penalties." Adobe is chronically known for its complex system of preventing subscription termination. (Bloomberg)

Threads has arrived in the EU, so you'll find #weekly as @rychlofky