Judicial Milestone: 19th-Century Antitrust Laws Effectively Restrict Big Tech’s Power, Case Against Google Reveals
Washington — A recent federal court ruling against Google has underscored the enduring potency of 19th-century antitrust laws in challenging and regulating the sprawling influence of today’s tech giants. In a groundbreaking decision, the court found Google guilty of maintaining illegal monopolies in search and search advertising markets, highlighting the applicability of older statutes like the Sherman Antitrust Act to modern digital behemoths. Judge Amit Mehta’s detailed opinion, running over 200 pages, points to Google’s strategic control over search distribution channels as a primary factor in stifling competition. The tech company’s agreements with phone manufacturers, … Read more