Topic: antitrust law

  • Trump's Appeal in Meta Case: Uncovering the Motives

    Trump's Appeal in Meta Case: Uncovering the Motives

    The FTC's appeal of its antitrust loss against Meta is legally grounded, focusing on the judge's controversial decision to assess market power based on projected 2025 conditions heavily influenced by TikTok's rise. The agency's unusual public criticism of the judge, referencing pending impeachmen...

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  • Judge Reluctant to Decide Google's Landmark Fate

    Judge Reluctant to Decide Google's Landmark Fate

    Judge Brinkema urged a settlement in the Google ad tech trial after ruling the company unlawfully monopolized digital advertising markets and hindered competition. Conflicting expert testimonies complicated the remedies phase, with the DOJ pushing for divestiture and open-sourcing, while Google p...

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  • Why It's So Hard to Break Up With Google

    Why It's So Hard to Break Up With Google

    Google is defending its integrated ad technology business in court, arguing that a government-ordered breakup would be as complex as a mission to Mars and could harm customers and employees. The Justice Department contends that forcing Google to sell parts of its ad tech operations is necessary t...

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