Topic: microsoft precedent
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Judge Rules Google Can Keep Chrome in Antitrust Case
A federal judge ruled that Google will not have to divest its Chrome browser but must share valuable search data with competitors and avoid exclusive distribution agreements to foster competition. The decision represents the most significant antitrust action against a major tech firm in decades, ...
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US v. Google: Key Updates from the Antitrust Trial
On August 5, 2024, a U.S. judge ruled Google a monopolist in violation of antitrust law, marking a pivotal moment in a major tech case. The court rejected proposals to break up Google but banned exclusive agreements while allowing deals like its default search arrangement with Apple to continue. ...
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Google Escapes Major Monopoly Verdict in Landmark Case
Google was found guilty of antitrust violations for using exclusionary contracts to maintain a monopoly in online search and search advertising. The ruling imposes operational constraints, including prohibiting exclusive default search agreements and requiring data sharing with rivals, but avoids...
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