Googles

Bucks County Spearheads Historic $500 Million Restructure of Google’s Parent Company, Alphabet

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Doylestown, PA — In a landmark decision, the Bucks County Retirement Board has reached a preliminary settlement agreement with Alphabet, the parent company of Google, which promises substantial changes to the tech giant’s corporate operations. This decision is pending approval from both sides and a California court’s confirmation. Legal representatives of Bucks County declared that the settlement involves a considerable $500 million restructuring effort within Alphabet to enhance corporate governance and operational oversight. This move comes after Bucks County, leveraging its stake in Alphabet through its Employees’ Retirement Fund, joined forces with the Police and … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Google’s Request to Dismiss Privacy Case Over Android Data Collection Concerns

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A federal judge has decided not to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Google’s data collection practices, asserting that the tech giant may have misled Android users about the extent of its tracking and data gathering. The decision keeps alive claims that Google continued to collect and use personal data from Android device users even after they opted out of certain settings. The lawsuit, which gains traction with this ruling, accuses Google of breaching user trust and violating privacy norms by misleading users into believing they had greater control over their personal information than was actually the … Read more

Government Seeks to Dismantle Google’s Empire, Proposes Sale of Chrome in Antitrust Crackdown

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WASHINGTON — In a significant legal move, the Justice Department has urged a federal judge to compel tech giant Google to divest its ownership of the popular web browser Chrome. This request comes as a part of broader antitrust actions aimed at curbing Google’s dominance in the digital market. The government’s actions highlight growing concerns over monopolistic practices in the tech industry, particularly regarding the control over internet browsers and online advertising sectors. Google, which also controls the vast majority of the world’s search engine market, may face substantial changes to its business structure if … Read more

Google’s Major Antitrust Loss: A New Era for Internet Search on the Horizon?

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Washington — A significant legal setback for Google could soon alter the landscape of internet searches, following a recent antitrust ruling that challenges the company’s longstanding dominance in the sector. This pivotal case accuses Google of employing anti-competitive tactics that have stifled innovation and hindered competitors in the online search industry. At the heart of this legal battle is Google’s practice of setting its search engine as the default on various devices and browsers, which prosecutors argue effectively boxes out other potential competitors. Such practices, the lawsuit claims, ensure that Google maintains its market supremacy … Read more