Topic: judge mehta
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US Government Renews Push to Break Up Google
The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google's ad tech empire, arguing it illegally dominates digital advertising markets and requires structural changes to restore competition. A federal trial is underway to determine remedies, with the DOJ pushing for Google to sell its AdX exchange and op...
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Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Alliance Just Got Stronger
The court ruling allows Google to continue its default search payments to Apple, preserving a key revenue stream and reinforcing their long-standing partnership. Judge Mehta acknowledged the arrangement benefits Google but argued ending it could harm Apple and innovation, noting emerging AI compe...
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Google and Apple's $20 Billion Search Deal Remains Intact
The court ruled that Google can maintain its lucrative search agreements, including a $20 billion deal with Apple, to avoid severe financial harm to partners and negative consumer impacts. Google is not required to divest Chrome or Android, nor display choice screens for alternative search provid...
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End Google's Exclusive Search Deals, Not Chrome
A federal judge ruled that Google must end its exclusive search agreements and provide competitors access to search data, challenging its market dominance. The decision targets Google's lucrative default search deals, such as with Apple, which were found to unlawfully restrict competition and vio...
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Judge Rules Google Can Keep Chrome, Rejects Breakup Order
Google successfully defended against a breakup of Chrome and Android, with the court rejecting the Department of Justice's most aggressive antitrust remedies. Instead of forced divestitures, the ruling imposes behavioral changes, including new limits on exclusive app pre-installation requirements...
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