In August 2024, Google lost its first major antitrust case in the U.S. Department of Justice vs. Google. While we all gained some interesting insights about how Google’s algorithm works (hello, NavBoost!), understanding the implications …
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Will Google’s defense hold up against DOJ antitrust claims?
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, …
Continue readingGoogle wins $1.7B EU antitrust fine appeal
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 …
Continue readingAdtech antitrust trial judge blasts Google’s business practices
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 …
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