Five regulatory fights facing tech in 2017

Here are five regulatory fights the tech world will be watching closely in 2017.
1) Apple's record tax penalty in Europe: In August, the European Union’s Commission on Competition handed a record judgment against Apple, ordering the company to pay over $13 billion in back taxes to Ireland.
2) The fight over encryption
3) AT&T-Time Warner merger: AT&T's plans to merge with Time Warner will be under heavy scrutiny.
4) Google's antitrust fight: Google has its own fight with the European Commission.
5) Amazon's EU tax case: Amazon is also awaiting a key tax ruling form the European Union. The decision was expected in 2016 but will be coming in the new year.