They are following US pioneered anti-trust practices that went against IBM and Microsoft and allowed an ecosystem of diverse computers and browsers to develop.

They are following US pioneered anti-trust practices that went against IBM and Microsoft and allowed an ecosystem of diverse computers and browsers to develop. Limiting the exercise of power moves of monopolies is essential for innovation and landmark cases are vital to establish the boundaries of the rules. This motivates corporate lawyers to advise their clients accordingly before they do damage. Markets where the main rule is pre-established power are in the long run destructive to society.