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raidtech July 17, 2023 Insights

Microsoft granted UK extension in Activision acquisition

Our top story today is that Microsoft has been granted a 6-week extension on the UK deadline to complete its $69bn acquisition of Activision. The deadline, originally 18th July, has now been extended to the 29th August. The UK’s CMA originally…

raidtech July 13, 2023 Insights

Broadcom gains conditional EU approval for VMware acquisition

Our top story today is that Broadcom has gained conditional approval from the EU Commission to acquire VMware for $61bn. After Broadcom announced plans to make the acquisition in May 2022, the Commission’s investigation found that the initial deal could harm…

raidtech July 12, 2023 Insights

US judge rules that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision can proceed

Our top story today is that a US judge has overruled an FTC challenge to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. As part of the lawsuit filed in December 2022, the FTC recently applied for a preliminary injunction to delay the $70…

raidtech July 11, 2023 Insights

US and EU agree new data privacy framework

Our top story today is the agreement reached by the US and EU on data-sharing between the jurisdictions. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework represents a formal recognition that the US can offer adequate protection under GDPR for EU citizens’ data. This agreement…

raidtech July 10, 2023 Insights

Meta’s Threads Launch Sees Strong Reaction From Competitors And Regulators

Following the launch of the text-sharing app Threads last Thursday, Meta has seen a strong reaction from both competitors and regulators. Immediately following the launch, Twitter threatened legal action claiming that work carried out on the app by fired Twitter…

Microsoft granted UK extension in Activision acquisition

Broadcom gains conditional EU approval for VMware acquisition

US judge rules that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision can proceed

US and EU agree new data privacy framework

Meta’s Threads Launch Sees Strong Reaction From Competitors And Regulators

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