How Intel Muted Legal Fight. Company Acted to Avoid Problems That Led Court to Order Microsoft Split. Willingness to 'Modify' Behavior Satisfied Regulators

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Craig Barrett (President and CEO of Intel) discussed how his company avoided further legal actions, given the problems Microsoft has faced.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Strategy & planning, Semiconductor industry, Management, Software, Intel Corp., INTC, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Barrett, Craig R.

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Airbus rescinds challenge to EU's Microsoft order

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Airbus S.A.S. has expressed concern that the European Union's stance on antitrust regulations is hindering the freedom of large companies to do business in Europe. Nevertheless, the aircraft manufacturer has withdrawn its support of Microsoft Corp., a fellow multinational company facing tough antitrust regulations on its operations in Europe. Airbus's support would have been a boost to the software company's case as it prepares to make its appeal before the European Court of First Instance in Luxembourg.

Government regulation (cont), Government expenditures, France, Government regulation, Aircraft, Laws, regulations and rules, International aspects, Economic policy, European Union, Aircraft industry, Airbus S.A.S.

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Microsoft gets U.S. help in EU antitrust fight

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The antitrust litigation between Microsoft Corp. and the European Commission is heating up as fines are about to be levied. The United States government has said it has "substantial concern" about the position of the European Commission in the case.

Europe, International economic relations, Interpretation and construction, European Union. European Commission

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