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DOJ antitrust chief is ‘overjoyed’ after Google monopoly verdict
Aug 8, 2024
Jonathan Kanter, the assistant attorney general for antitrust at the DOJ, dives into the recent landmark ruling declaring Google a monopolist in search. He discusses the significance of this decision, likening it to the historic Microsoft case, and emphasizes the urgent need for remedies to restore competition. Kanter shares insights on how this ruling may reshape antitrust law and outlines the challenges ahead for major tech companies. The conversation highlights the broader implications for innovation and market dynamics in the tech industry.
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- The recent court ruling establishes Google as a monopolist in search, with significant implications for future antitrust enforcement in tech.
- The DOJ aims to implement remedies that promote competition, reflecting a shift towards understanding real market behaviors and dynamics.
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The Landmark Antitrust Ruling Against Google
A recent court ruling has established that Google maintains a monopoly over various markets within the search industry, with a particular focus on its dominance in Google Search and text-based search ads. This ruling, which is considered the largest antitrust victory against a tech company since the Microsoft case, reinforces claims that Google's practices have been anti-competitive. The court emphasized that Google’s payments to Apple to secure its position as the default search engine demonstrate exclusionary tactics that limit competition. As a result, the remedies phase is set to determine appropriate penalties and measures to foster a more competitive environment in search.
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