Category: Anti-trust laws

World Economic Forum Wants You to Trust Them

One of the central themes of the World Economic Forum summit this week is “restoring trust”; this initiative comes at a moment when progressive corporate organizations such as the WEF are being scrutinized for violating U.S. antitrust laws. A WEF panel discussion called “Disrupting Distrust” featured speakers from Mastercard, the United Way, and Consumers International,…


In Davos, World Economic Forum Reflects on Loss of Trust

One of the central themes of the World Economic Forum summit this week is “restoring trust”; this initiative comes at a moment when progressive corporate organizations such as the WEF are being scrutinized for violating U.S. antitrust laws. A WEF panel discussion called “Disrupting Distrust” featured speakers from Mastercard, the United Way, and Consumers International,…


Cemex Says US Justice Department Closed Anti-Trust Investigation

MONTERREY, Mexico—Mexico’s Cemex, one of the world’s largest cement companies, said Friday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed an investigation against the company for a possible violation of anti-trust laws. Cemex also reported that it was fined about 68 million euros ($77 million) by Spanish authorities following tax audits of its operations…