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Google faced a significant setback as it lost a landmark antitrust case against the US Department of Justice. According to the US Federal judge, “This tech giant has established an illegal monopoly in the online search and advertising sectors.” This ruling could have far-reaching implications for Google’s operations and how users interact with the internet’s most visited page. Read more to know: https://lnkd.in/gKEZNEVe #google #googlelatestnews #googleupdates #googleantitrustsuit #meisteritsystems

Landmark ruling by Judge #Amit.P.Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia: #Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search, a decision that strikes at the power of tech giants in the modern internet era and that may fundamentally alter the way they do business. For more on the subject: If you are a EACCNY MEMBER join us for a Private Briefing with #OlivierGuersent, Director-General at Directorate General Competition, European Commission; RSVP: https://lnkd.in/embeF-aJ | If you are not a member contact us to join: [email protected] #antitrustrulingGoogle

Google will face its second major antitrust trial in the US starting Monday, as the Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DoJ) challenges how the internet giant monetises advertising. Prosecutors argue that Google's monetisation strategies are unfairly harming the industry. This case is part of US President Joe Biden’s broader push to regulate Big Tech using antitrust laws. It comes close on the heels of a significant verdict in favour of the justice department on August 5, when a judge ruled that Google had illegally monopolised online search. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dDux8iPp #GoogleAntitrust #BigTechRegulation #AntitrustTrial #TechMonopoly #OnlineAdvertising #GoogleMonetisation #JusticeDepartment #TechIndustry

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is weighing the breakup of Google, which would be the most significant potential dismantling of a monopoly since AT&T's breakup four decades ago. In a court filing on Tuesday, the DOJ suggested separating Google’s core search business from its other key products, such as Android, Chrome and the Google Play app store. CNN reports that the move comes after a federal judge ruled in August that Google violated US antitrust laws, labelling the company a "monopolist" in its search business. The court’s ruling has set the stage for potential penalties that could reshape Google’s role in the tech landscape and alter how millions of Americans access information online. The DOJ argued that Google had leveraged its control over multiple products and exclusive contracts to stifle competition in search, leaving consumers with limited alternatives. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #Google #Antitrust #DOJ #TechBytes http://ow.ly/aPVA105M1GV

A historic preliminary settlement was reached between Google and consumers, in relation to a suit filed in 2020 including millions of users, alleging that Google had secretly tracked the internet usage of these users when they were under the impression that they were browsing privately. The plaintiffs further submitted that Google's analytics, cookies and apps allowed its parent company Alphabet to track their activity even when the Google Chrome browser was programmed to private mode. The US District Judge taking up this matter rejected Google's request for dismissal of the matter, saying Google violated its explicit promise made to users of limits to the data it gathers in its privacy policies. The class action scheduled against Google was put on hold by the US District Judge after announcement of the settlement. The lawsuit itself demanded damages of at least 5 billion dollars. The terms of the settlement are as yet unknown, the legal counsel have agreed to mediation to create a comprehensive agreement which is scheduled to be presented to the court by Feb 24th 2024 for assent. #international #internationallaw #court #unitedstates #usa #google #mediation #lawsuit #privacy #privacypolicy #privacymatters #agreement #court #classaction #googlechrome #damages #dollars #analytics #cookies #apps #tracking #privatemode #incognito #legal #law #data #users #protection #dataprotection

🙈 🙉 🙊 You may know by now that Judge Mehta ruled that Google is a search engine monopolist. His opinion also included a rebuke to Google for obscuring potential evidence in the case, and a warning to other companies about safeguarding data. Some of the offending behavior: ❌ Google had a longstanding practice of automatically deleting employees' chat messages after 24 hours unless the person clicked a “history on” button to preserve them. ❌ Google had a “communicate with care” initiative, which involved Google employees adding lawyers to messages and marking them “attorney/client privileged.” ❌ In another case, a CA judge ruled that Google “willfully” failed to keep relevant chat evidence in a lawsuit filed by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games. ❌ And finally, Judge Mehta opined: “Any company that puts the onus on its employees to identify and preserve relevant evidence does so at its own peril,” Mehta wrote. “Google avoided sanctions in this case. It may not be so lucky in the next one.” #ediscovery #preservation #legalhold #opentextlegalhold

The US government is considering breaking up Google to end its search monopoly, marking a bold move against Big Tech. Google's dominance in search is the main issue, and if pursued, this action could reshape digital advertising, data collection, and user privacy. The case follows the Microsoft antitrust trial of the 1990s, where a breakup was blocked on appeal. This history complicates the current effort, as regulators must weigh legal challenges. The outcome could set new precedents for antitrust law in the digital age https://lnkd.in/dqgamgbj

Google found guilty! Google lost the most important legal battle of its life a fight against the U.S. Department of Justice, started back in 2020 claiming that Google violated US antitrust law. Google with its 88% search market share and 95% on mobile search has created a monopoly. The law is to make sure that no company should maintain a clear monopoly by illegal means and with bad products. They should not hamper new innovations by killing competitors' growth through illegal means. So what does it mean for Google? Either they will break down into smaller entities or just pay some fine. What's your opinion on this judgment? https://lnkd.in/gyZhbEDm

🔥 BREAKING NEWS: Google Found Guilty of Violating Antitrust Laws 🔥 In a landmark ruling, US District Judge Amit Mehta has determined that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly in the search engine market, violating Section 2 of the Sherman Act. This decision could significantly impact how millions of Americans access online information and challenge Google's market dominance. Key takeaways from the ruling: 1. Google's search services and general text advertising have been deemed anticompetitive. 2. The court found that Google's practices, including distribution agreements with companies like Apple, have stifled competition. 3. Competitors like Microsoft's Bing and DuckDuckGo could gain traction following this decision. 4. Google plans to appeal the ruling, while the Justice Department pursues a separate case regarding Google's alleged dominance in the ad-tech ecosystem. This ruling marks a major blow to Google's digital advertising business and could lead to significant changes in the online landscape as data privacy regulations become more stringent. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUSJgsWw What are your thoughts on this groundbreaking decision? How do you think it will impact the future of online search and advertising? Share your insights in the comments below and let's discuss! #AntitrustLaw #GoogleMonopoly