How big tech generated billions in fines... then didn't pay them

3 years ago by L4sBot to c/technology

How big tech generated billions in fines... then didn't pay them::Rarely a month goes by without big tech companies getting fined for price fixing, squashing competitors or misusing data, but it can take years before they pay a penny.

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kiranraine 22 points 3 years ago

Capitalism at work. Why pay when you pay politicians to avoid needing to through fines?

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cybervseas 9 points 3 years ago

Lobbying is one of the highest roi activities a company can engage in.

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