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Weekend Law: Trump Trial Nears End & SCOTUS Sides with GOP

May 24, 2024
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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