US District Court Judge declines DOJ request to break up Google's ad tech business
A US District Court judge rejected the Justice Department's request to force Google to divest parts of its ad tech business following an antitrust ruling. Instead, Judge Leonie Brinkema opted for behavioral remedies and modifications to restore competition in markets where Google was found to have illegally monopolized. The decision represents a significant setback for those seeking more aggressive structural changes to the tech giant.
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Google dodges another breakup attempt
A US District Court judge rejected the Justice Department's request to force Google to divest parts of its ad tech business following an antitrust ruling. Instead, Judge Leonie Brinkema opted for behavioral remedies and modifications to restore competition in markets where Google was found to have illegally monopolized. The decision represents a significant setback for those seeking more aggressive structural changes to the tech giant.
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