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Google faces second day of closing arguments in US antitrust trial

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google faces second day of closing arguments in US antitrust trial

The U.S. government will present its antitrust case against Google, focusing on allegations that the tech giant violated the law in order to maintain its dominance in search advertising. The Justice Department argues that Google is a monopolist and has illegally abused its power for profit. The case involves claims that Google's business contracts harmed competition in search advertising. Witnesses testified about Google's annual payments to ensure its search is the default option on smartphones and browsers. The court is also considering the government's claim that Google intentionally destroyed relevant internal documents. This is the first of several cases aimed at curbing the market power of big tech companies.

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US wraps up antitrust case against Google in historic trial

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US wraps up antitrust case against Google in historic trial

The U.S. government concluded its arguments in the antitrust trial against Google, accusing the search giant of monopolistic practices. The trial, which began on September 12, sought to prove that Google abused its power to favor its own interests. The judge expressed uncertainty on the ruling and set closing arguments for early May. The case is one of four filed against tech leaders, including Meta, Google, and Amazon.com, aiming to curb their dominance. The government's final witness argued that Google's payments to distributors were monopoly profits. Google reported a net profit of $19.69 billion for the quarter.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

The closing arguments were presented in the case between Google and the US Justice Department, which alleges that Google unlawfully dominates web search and advertising. The court focused on whether competitive platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram could be considered substitutes for search advertising dollars. US District Judge Amit Mehta will now make a decision on whether Google's conduct violated antitrust law. The government argued that Google's advertising revenue drives its monopoly power, while Google claimed it faces competition and continuously innovates its advertising products. The case is part of a broader effort to restrain the market power of tech giants.

Closing arguments coming in US-Google antitrust trial on ad tech

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Closing arguments coming in US-Google antitrust trial on ad tech

The closing arguments in the antitrust case against Google, brought by the US government, will be delivered on Monday in a federal court. The trial focuses on Google's alleged unfair dominance of online advertising and its control over the ad technology system, allowing it to charge higher prices to advertisers while sending less revenue to publishers. The outcome will likely be appealed, potentially reaching the Supreme Court. Google argues that the allegations ignore other ad placements and that the case is an attempt to pick winners and losers in the market. The trial's conclusion could be influenced by the incoming Trump administration's stance on the case.

Google foreshadows its final arguments in search monopoly trial

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google foreshadows its final arguments in search monopoly trial

Google has filed its posttrial brief in a court battle against the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over its search distribution agreements. The DOJ alleges that Google used exclusionary contracts to impede competition from other search engines. In its brief, Google argued that it is the highest quality and most popular search engine in the US, and that partners overwhelmingly prefer it. The trial also revealed that Google pays billions of dollars to companies like Apple to maintain its default search engine position on their devices. Closing arguments for the case are expected in May.

What comes next in Google's antitrust case over search?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

What comes next in Google's antitrust case over search?

- Oct. 20, 2020: Justice Department sues Google for alleged illegal monopoly in online search and advertising markets. - Sept. 12, 2023: Google defends its practices at trial, claiming market share was gained by providing high-quality service. - Nov. 16, 2023: Trial's evidence phase concludes with Google CEO Sundar Pichai's testimony on the significance of making Google search the default. - May 2-3, 2024: Closing arguments presented, focusing on competition and potential alternatives to Google search advertising. - Aug. 5, 2024: Judge Amit Mehta finds Google guilty of violating antitrust law, citing lack of true competitors. - Oct. 8, 2024: Prosecutors file proposed framework for potential remedies in the case.

ETtech Explainer: Google’s second big antitrust trial in US

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

ETtech Explainer: Google’s second big antitrust trial in US

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is set to face Google in its second major antitrust trial, focused on the tech giant's monetization strategies for advertising. The DoJ argues that Google's practices are unfairly harming the industry. This trial is part of a broader push by President Biden's administration to regulate Big Tech using antitrust laws. The case follows a recent ruling that found Google had illegally monopolized online search. The trial will center on Google's adtech business, which accounts for the majority of its revenue, and the DoJ's claims that the company has engaged in monopolistic behavior.

As Google’s antitrust trial wraps, DOJ seeks sanctions over missing messages

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

As Google’s antitrust trial wraps, DOJ seeks sanctions over missing messages

Closing arguments took place on Friday in the landmark trial against Google's alleged anticompetitive conduct in the general search and search advertising markets. The US Department of Justice is attempting to demonstrate that Google locked up key distribution channels to prevent potential rivals from becoming significant threats, while Google argues it has won with a superior product. Judge Amit Mehta acknowledged the significance of the case, including the issue of document retention, and is expected to make a ruling in the coming months. The outcome could have implications not only for Google but also for the public.

Google’s App Store Power Goes on Trial

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google’s App Store Power Goes on Trial

Google is facing another legal battle as a San Francisco jury begins hearing arguments from Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, that Google used its dominant position to extract excess profits from app developers. The trial focuses on Google's role as a gatekeeper on mobile devices and its agreements with Android manufacturers. This case follows Epic's previous courtroom battle against Apple. Google is also dealing with a landmark antitrust case and a Justice Department lawsuit targeting its advertising technology business. The outcome of the trial could impact Google's position in the digital economy.

Apple’s antitrust fight begins

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Apple’s antitrust fight begins

The US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, accusing the tech giant of stifling innovation in the smartphone industry and depriving competitors and iPhone users of better software and hardware options. The case bears similarities to the US v. Microsoft antitrust trial from over two decades ago. In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the details of the complaint, including Apple's ecosystem components and the arguments put forward by the DOJ. The episode also features a news roundup.

Judge grills US and Google on antitrust claims

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Judge grills US and Google on antitrust claims

The closing arguments in the landmark antitrust case against Google took place, as Judge Amit P. Mehta examined both sides' arguments. The Department of Justice accused Google of illegally establishing a search monopoly, while Google defended itself by claiming that consumers use other platforms for different purposes. Judge Mehta challenged the government's claim that Google's dominance negatively affected the quality of online search. However, he also questioned Google's argument that it isn't a monopoly because consumers use other platforms for different types of searches. The judge's ruling, expected in the coming weeks or months, will set a precedent for future government challenges to the power of tech giants.

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