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Yelp sues Google for ’anti-competitive practices’; search giant hits back saying, ‘claims nothing new’ | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

Yelp sues Google for ’anti-competitive practices’; search giant hits back saying, ‘claims nothing new’ | Mint

Yelp has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive practices in local search and advertising. Yelp claims that Google manipulates search results to favor its own local search features and prioritizes them over competitors' offerings, even if they are of lower quality. Yelp argues that this harms its business and advertisers. In response, Google says these claims are not new and that they have been thrown out before. Yelp has a history of raising antitrust concerns against Google and has supported government agencies in their investigations.

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Yelp files suit against Google, alleging position abuse to dominate local search

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Livemint · 1y ago

Yelp files suit against Google, alleging position abuse to dominate local search

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the search-engine giant of using its dominant position to promote its own products and hinder competition. The suit alleges that Google leverages its monopoly on general search to control the local search and local search advertising markets. Yelp claims this prevents businesses from reaching customers without paying Google and stifles other competitors. Yelp is seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages, and a declaration that Google's actions violate antitrust laws. Google has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

Polish ecommerce Allegro's unit sues Alphabet for $568 million

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Economic Times · 8m ago

Polish ecommerce Allegro's unit sues Alphabet for $568 million

Polish ecommerce platform Allegro subsidiary, Ceneo, has filed a $568 million lawsuit against Google and its parent company, Alphabet, citing anti-competitive practices. Ceneo alleges that Google's preference for its own price comparison service in browser results has harmed its business activities. The lawsuit demands reimbursement for losses suffered, including interest payments, with a total claim of 2.33 billion zlotys ($568 million). Allegro's lawsuit is another example of the increasing scrutiny and legal challenges faced by tech giants over alleged anti-competitive behavior.

Australian regulator sues Google over anti-competitive Search deals - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11d ago

Australian regulator sues Google over anti-competitive Search deals - The Economic Times

Australia's regulator, the ACCC, sued Google over anti-competitive deals with Telstra and Optus. Between December 2019 and March 2021, Google allegedly made arrangements to pre-install Google Search on Android phones sold by these telecom companies, in exchange for ad revenue shares. Google admitted liability and agreed to a A$55 million penalty and commitments to remove certain pre-installations. This decision aims to enhance search engine competition and consumer choice in Australia.

Y Combinator Labels Google a “Monopolist” That “Stunted” Startup Growth

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OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Y Combinator Labels Google a “Monopolist” That “Stunted” Startup Growth

Y Combinator has accused Google of being a "monopolist" that has stunted startup growth by creating a "kill zone" in the search and digital advertising market. Submitted in the U.S. antitrust case against Google, Y Combinator's filing claims that venture-capital firms are deterred from funding startups that might challenge Google's market dominance. The firm suggests curbing Google's anti-competitive practices and opening the search index as remedies, rather than breaking up the company immediately.

Apple top executive says there is ‘nobody as good as Google in searching…’

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Livemint · 1y ago

Apple top executive says there is ‘nobody as good as Google in searching…’

During a court hearing in Washington DC, Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, defended the company's choice to make Google the default search engine on its iPhone and Mac devices. Cue stated that there was no viable alternative to Google for search functionality at the time, adding that Apple never seriously considered any other options. This defense comes as Google faces a lawsuit from the US Justice Department over allegations of anti-competitive practices.

The US Sues Apple in an iPhone Antitrust Blockbuster

Wired · 1y ago

The US Sues Apple in an iPhone Antitrust Blockbuster

The US Department of Justice, alongside several state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of establishing an "iPhone monopoly" and engaging in anti-competitive behavior. The suit specifically targets Apple's App Store, claiming that the company's control over app distribution and fees charged to developers restricts competition and innovation. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Apple from inhibiting cross-platform technologies and using terms and conditions to maintain a monopoly. Apple has called the lawsuit misguided and stated its intention to vigorously defend against it. This case aligns with the Biden administration's focus on antitrust enforcement.

Rumble sues Google over digital advertising practices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Rumble sues Google over digital advertising practices

Video sharing platform Rumble has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming the tech giant has engaged in anticompetitive practices within its digital advertising products. Rumble is seeking damages exceeding $1 billion, alleging that Google has monopolized the ad stack by acquiring companies throughout the advertising chain. The suit also accuses Google of striking a deal with Meta's Facebook to prevent alternative ad tech options. Google refutes these claims, stating that Rumble uses multiple competing ad services alongside Google's own. Rumble previously filed a lawsuit against Google in 2021, accusing the company of favoring YouTube in search results.

US to propose how Google should boost online search competition

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

US to propose how Google should boost online search competition

- U.S. Department of Justice to outline actions against Google to restore competition in online search - Possibility of a breakup of Alphabet's Google as a measure to address its illegal monopoly in online search - Smaller rivals pushing for Google to spin off its Chrome browser or stop paying billions to make its search engine the default on devices like iPhone - Judge's ruling in an ongoing case labeled Google's monopoly illegal, potentially reshaping internet search practices in the U.S. - Google plans to appeal the ruling, claiming competition from other search engines and platforms like Amazon - Yelp and other competitors advocate for the breakup of Google, including spinning off Chrome and prohibiting favoritism in search results

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to testify in Google antitrust case on Monday

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Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to testify in Google antitrust case on Monday

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to testify as a witness for the US Justice Department in the Google antitrust case. The case examines Google's alleged anti-competitive practices and its dominance in the market. Microsoft's Vice President of Business Development, Jonathan Tinter, previously testified about Google's demands around search engine usage on Microsoft's Surface Duo smartphone. The case is significant as it is the largest antitrust suit since Microsoft's case over Windows dominance in the 1990s.

CCI closes startup body’s complaint against Google, refrains from probe - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 27d ago

CCI closes startup body’s complaint against Google, refrains from probe - The Economic Times

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) decided not to launch a probe into the Alliance of Digital India Foundation’s complaint against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising. The startup body accused Google of dominant and abusive behavior in online search and display markets. CCI found no new evidence to support these claims and noted similar issues were addressed in previous cases, concluding that re-investigation would waste public resources. Therefore, the matter was closed.

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