United States v. Microsoft Corp.

United States v. Microsoft Corp. was a landmark antitrust case in the late 1990s, where the U.S. government accused Microsoft of using its dominant position in the software market to stifle competition, particularly with its Windows operating system and Internet Explorer browser. The government argued that Microsoft engaged in unfair practices, harming both consumers and other businesses. In 2000, a federal judge ruled that Microsoft had violated antitrust laws but later approved a settlement that imposed restrictions on the company, aiming to foster competition and innovation in the tech industry. The case significantly shaped regulations around monopolistic practices in technology.