Google Appeals US Search Monopoly Ruling, Seeks Pause on Remedies
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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 11:24
Google Appeals US Search Monopoly Ruling, Seeks Pause on Remedies
- •Google has formally appealed a US federal judge's August 2024 ruling that found the company guilty of illegally monopolizing the internet search market.
- •The appeal challenges Judge Amit Mehta's decision that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by maintaining monopoly power in search and search advertising.
- •Google argues the court underestimated competition and overstated the role of contractual agreements, stating users choose Google voluntarily.
- •The company is also seeking to pause the implementation of court-ordered remedies, which include sharing raw search interaction data and restricting future distribution deals.
- •The original antitrust trial began in September 2023, with final remedies issued in December, stopping short of dismantling Google's business.
Why It Matters: Google appeals its US search monopoly ruling, seeking to halt remedies while challenging the court's decision.
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