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Google Faces Fresh Legal Battle as Antitrust Accusations Surge Over Ad Technology Dominance

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San Francisco, CA — Google is once again in the legal spotlight as the tech giant faces a new antitrust lawsuit alleging unfair monopolistic practices within its advertising technology services. The legal action underscores ongoing concerns regarding the dominance of major tech companies in key digital markets. The lawsuit, filed this week in a U.S. federal court, claims that Google has maintained and expanded its stronghold in online advertising at the expense of competitors, advertisers, and publishers. According to legal documents, Google’s operations in the ad tech sector prevent fair competition and stifle innovation, raising … Read more

U.K. Regulatory Body Suspects Google of Anti-Competitive Practices in Digital Advertising Sector

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LONDON — The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has recently expressed concerns that Google’s dominance in the digital advertising sector may be breaching competition laws. The tech giant, known for its significant hold over online advertising markets around the world, faces scrutiny over practices that potentially hinder rival companies’ ability to compete fairly. According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), preliminary findings suggest that Google has been engaging in activities that may stifle competition and innovation within the digital advertising space. This includes the ways in which Google interacts with publishers and advertisers, and how it … Read more

Trump Campaign Criticizes Kamala Harris Over Alleged Connections with Google Attorney, Alleges Conflict of Interest

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Washington, D.C. — Tensions are rising in political circles as former President Donald Trump’s campaign has launched a fierce critique of Vice President Kamala Harris’ connections to a prominent Google attorney, Karen Dunn. The campaign argues that these ties represent a concerning conflict of interest that could influence tech policy decisions favorably towards the tech giant. At the center of the controversy is Dunn’s historical role as counsel in antitrust matters for Google, coupled with her close professional relationships within the Biden administration where she has served as a consultant. Critics from the Trump camp … Read more

Yelp Takes Legal Action Against Google, Citing Longstanding Antitrust Violations

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San Francisco — In a new escalation in its long-running dispute with Google, Yelp has filed a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of antitrust violations, alleging it favored its own products in search results to the detriment of competitors. This legal challenge marks the culmination of years of complaints by Yelp, suggesting a tipping point in its contentious relationship with Google, a company it has often publicly criticized. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Northern California, claims Google has manipulated search algorithms to promote its own services above others, specifically in local search … Read more