Topic: legal remedies
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Google's Fight for the Internet's Unofficial Currency
The Justice Department is seeking a court-ordered breakup of Google's ad technology empire, arguing its dominance stifles competition and harms publishers, with the trial focused on necessary remedies following a monopoly ruling. Central to the government's request is mandating Google to divest i...
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Google's Landmark Ad Tech Monopoly Trial Begins
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized the digital ad market, initiating a remedies phase that could force major structural changes to its ad tech stack. The Department of Justice is pushing for aggressive remedies, including separating Google's ad exchange from its publisher...
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Google Play Store Forced to Make Major Changes This Month
The Google Play Store is undergoing significant changes due to legal rulings, including a requirement to implement adjustments by October 22 after the US Supreme Court declined to delay antitrust remedies. A key change prohibits Google from forcing developers to use its Google Play Billing system...
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Tech Giants Fund Trump-Linked Nonprofits
Major tech companies are funding Trump-connected nonprofits amid antitrust battles, suggesting strategic alignment to influence regulatory outcomes. The Trump administration is directing legal settlements from tech firms like YouTube toward presidential projects, including a new White House ballr...
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Senate Democrats Probe: Was YouTube's Trump Deal a Bribe?
Senate Democrats are investigating whether YouTube's $24.5 million settlement with Donald Trump was an illegal bribe to secure favorable regulatory treatment for Google amid its antitrust battles. Lawmakers expressed concern that the payment could influence a potential Trump administration's Just...
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Your Robot Is Getting Its Own AI Assistant
The Vergecast highlights innovative tech from a Berlin trade show, including robot vacuums that can climb stairs and upgraded Philips Hue motion-sensing lights requiring a new hub. The episode discusses the Google antitrust trial, where the judge's remedies have faced widespread dissatisfaction a...
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Scale AI Sues Ex-Employee Over Corporate Espionage
Scale AI has sued a former employee, Eugene Ling, for allegedly stealing confidential documents and engaging in corporate espionage. The lawsuit claims Ling transferred sensitive files to a competitor, Mercor, and attempted to poach a major client while still employed at Scale. This case reflects...
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Inside the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
A 2025 antitrust ruling found that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online advertising, shifting the legal focus to potential consequences. The DOJ argued Google restricted competition for essential ad tech tools, while Google defended its success as a result of efficient products...
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