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U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, has ruled that Alphabet’s Google must proceed to trial on allegations from U.S. antitrust enforcers regarding its alleged dominance in the online advertising technology market.
During a hearing, Judge Brinkema denied Google’s motion for a summary judgment, which sought to resolve the case without a trial. Google argued that antitrust laws did not prohibit companies from refusing to engage with competitors and challenged the regulators’ definition of the ad tech market.
While specific reasons were not detailed in court documents, the judge’s decision indicates that factual disputes warrant proceeding to trial, where evidence and arguments will be presented.
The trial, which Judge Brinkema will preside over, will commence on September 9. It will address allegations that Google unlawfully monopolized digital advertising and engaged in overcharging practices.
Google expressed readiness to “set the record straight,” emphasizing its intent to contest the allegations during the trial. The Justice Department, however, declined to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings.
Filed by the Justice Department and a coalition of states last year, the lawsuit aims to break up Google’s digital advertising business to foster a more competitive market environment.
Judge Brinkema also ruled against allowing a former FBI agent, who served as a cybersecurity consultant for Google, to testify as an expert witness during the trial.
Google recently secured a procedural victory when Judge Brinkema approved the trial to proceed without a jury. This followed the company’s settlement regarding claims of harm to the U.S. government due to its conduct.
The outcome of this trial could significantly influence future regulations and practices within the digital advertising sector, potentially impacting Google’s business operations and competitive dynamics in the market.
The case underscores ongoing scrutiny and efforts by regulatory authorities to address concerns related to market dominance and consumer protection in the tech industry, particularly in digital advertising technology.
This ruling marks a pivotal development in Google’s legal challenges. It highlights the complexities of antitrust enforcement in the digital age and its implications for competition and innovation in online advertising.
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