When the European Commission levied a record-breaking €1.06 billion ($1.45 billion) fine against Intel in 2009 for abusing its dominant position in the semiconductor market, the magnitude of the penalty was only half the story. What drew almost as much attention was the tone of the announcement. Neelie Kroes, then EU Competition Commissioner, was not…
Regulator’s Snarky Tone Raised Hackles at Intel