U.S. DOJ indicates it is contemplating Google break-up following monopoly ruling

Potential legal Google break-up

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicated that it might consider the break-up of Google as an antitrust action.

The DOJ is considering both behavioural and structural options to prevent Google from using products like Chrome, Play, and Android to favour Google Search.

The decision regarding the remedies is still outstanding, and it is anticipated that Google will appeal, potentially extending the process for years.

See details of recent ruling here

Google’s €2.4 billion fine upheld by EU court in antitrust probe

EU court antitrust tech ruling

Europe’s top court upheld a €2.4 billion ($2.65 billion) fine against Google on Tuesday 10th September 2024 for unfairly promoting its shopping comparison service, exploiting its market dominance.

The ruling stems from a 2017 antitrust investigation by the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union.

The Commission reportedly found that Google had unfairly favoured its own shopping comparison service, to the detriment of rival services.