Google concluded its defense in the Department of Justice’s lawsuit over its advertising technology, making its case for why the DOJ’s claims miss the mark. Even though Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Milgrom provided supportive testimonies, it’s still easy to see that Google’s testimony could have gaps. Here are my favorite ones: 1. “Duty to deal” … Read more
Google successfully challenged a €1.49 billion ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union in 2019. The EU’s General Court annulled the fine, citing the European Commission’s failure to consider all relevant circumstances. Why we care. This ruling marks a significant victory for Google in its ongoing legal battles with EU regulators and highlights … Read more
Google is on trial for allegedly abusing its dominance of the $200 billion digital advertising industry. The U.S. Department of Justice claimed that through acquisitions and anticompetitive conduct, Google seized sustained control of the full advertising technology (“adtech”) stack: the tools advertisers and publishers use to buy and sell ads, and the exchange that connects them. In … Read more
U.S. v. Google LLC The long-simmering federal antitrust lawsuit against Google resulted in a loss for the search giant. Google violated antitrust laws, according to the suit. In his ruling, Judge Amit Mehta (of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia) said “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one… … Read more
Google’s legal troubles appeared to worsen yesterday as the judge of the adtech antitrust trial delivered sharp criticism of the tech giant, signaling possible consequences for its business practices. What happened: During the pre-trial motion hearings, Judge Leonie Brinkema sharply criticized Google for its handling of privileged information, labeling the company’s actions as “absolutely inappropriate … Read more
A federal judge has ruled that Google violated U.S. antitrust law by illegally maintaining monopolies in the markets for general search services and general search text advertising. Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, ruling in a case brought against Google by the Justice Department, said that Google … Read more
A federal judge ruled that Google maintained an ******* monopoly in search and advertising markets, marking a significant victory for the Department of Justice. Why it matters. This is the first major decision in a wave of tech monopoly cases brought by the U.S. government in recent years, potentially setting a precedent for future rulings … Read more
Google has successfully maneuvered to have its adtech antitrust case heard by a judge rather than a jury, potentially reducing unpredictability in the high-stakes lawsuit. Driving the news. Google submitted a $2.3 million cashier’s check to cover potential damages, effectively removing the monetary aspect of the case and securing a bench trial. The case, brought … Read more
Google and the Department of Justice are presenting their closing arguments today and tomorrow in the government’s landmark antitrust case against the company that owns a global search monopoly. Rewind. The 10-week, high-stakes legal battle probed the business practices of Googe Search last fall. Why we care: The outcome of this case could forever change … Read more
Google’s potential HubSpot acquisition is expected to face resistance from both U.S. and European antitrust regulators. Although Google hasn’t officially bid to acquire the online marketing software company, valued at $35 billion, experts are discussing whether such a move could curb competition. While some argue it wouldn’t significantly limit competition, many believe that such a … Read more
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