Weekend Law: Trump Trial Nears End & SCOTUS Sides with GOP
May 24, 2024
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Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland discusses the Trump hush money trial. Professor Richard Briffault talks about SCOTUS ruling on redistricting challenges. Professor Harry First explains why Google pre-paid damages. Hosted by June Grasso.
Google pre-paid government before trial to avoid jury trial, an unconventional move.
Plaintiff states argue Google's monopoly control in digital advertising market warrants trial proceedings.
Deep dives
Google's Attempt to Avoid Jury Trial by Paying Government
Google is trying to avoid a jury trial by pre-paying the damages to the government before the trial. However, this move is considered unconventional and has not been seen before in legal proceedings. Despite the size of the payment, speculated to be about $3 million, Google's argument that the lack of monetary damages claim should eliminate the right to a jury trial is not likely to succeed.
Complexity of the Legal Case Against Google
The government's case against Google involves the digital advertising market, particularly focusing on monopolizing the sector. The case delves into the complexities of Google's advertising platform, auctions, and market dominance. While Google argues that the case is highly technical and less comprehensible to a jury, the legal team faces the challenge of simplifying the complexities for a jury trial.
Google's Tactics and Strategy in Opting for a Judge
By seeking a judge rather than a jury trial, Google aims to avoid facing a jury like in the Epic Games case, where it suffered a significant legal loss. The strategy of choosing a judge over a jury trial may involve concerns about ensuring a better understanding of the case's technical aspects and potentially avoiding another adverse jury verdict.
State's Opposition to Google's Motion for Summary Judgment
Some plaintiff states oppose Google's motion for summary judgment and advocate for the case to proceed to trial. They argue that Google's monopoly power is evident in its ability to control prices and outputs in the digital advertising market. The upcoming hearing before Judge Brinkema on June 1st will shed more light on the legal proceedings and the parties' arguments.
Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland discusses the end of the Trump hush money trial. Professor Richard Briffault of Columbia Law School discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling that puts new barriers before minorities challenging redistricting. Professor Harry First of NYU Law School discusses why Google cut a check for the government before trial. June Grasso hosts.