DOJ Sues Google For Violating Antitrust Laws

Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust to try to stop Google from maintaining monopolies via anti-competitive and exclusionary practices within the markets of both search and search advertising.  

Attorney General William Barr said,

“Today, millions of Americans rely on the Internet and online platforms for their daily lives. Competition in this industry is vitally important, which is why today’s challenge against Google — the gatekeeper of the Internet — for violating antitrust laws is a monumental case both for the Department of Justice and for the American people.”

“Since my confirmation, I have prioritized the Department’s review of online market-leading platforms to ensure that our technology industries remain competitive. This lawsuit strikes at the heart of Google’s grip over the internet for millions of American consumers, advertisers, small businesses and entrepreneurs beholden to an unlawful monopolist.”

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Justice Department Sues Monopolist Google For Violating Antitrust Laws

Today, the Department of Justice — along with eleven state Attorneys General — filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to stop Google from unlawfully maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search adv…

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Kent Walker, Google's SVP of Global Affairs, published a post on Google's blog in response calling it "A deeply flawed lawsuit that would do nothing to help consumers."  He states that people use Google because they choose to, not because they are forced to, or don't have any other acceptable alternatives.  Read the full response at the link below.  

Google's Response:

A deeply flawed lawsuit that would do nothing to help consumers

Today’s lawsuit by the Department of Justice is deeply flawed. People use Google because they choose to, not because they’re forced to, or because they can’t find alternatives.

Kent WalkerGoogle