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DOJ Targets Google's Ad Monopoly in Upcoming Trial

5/3/2025

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Story summary

The U.S. Justice Department aims to dismantle Google's digital advertising monopoly.
A trial is scheduled for September 22, led by Judge Leonie Brinkema.
The DOJ recommends Google sell its publisher ad server and ad-exchange markets.
Google contends that the forced sale would negatively impact the digital ad landscape.
This case follows a previous antitrust ruling against Google's search dominance.

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Story summary

The U.S. Justice Department aims to dismantle Google's digital advertising monopoly.
A trial is scheduled for September 22, led by Judge Leonie Brinkema.
The DOJ recommends Google sell its publisher ad server and ad-exchange markets.
Google contends that the forced sale would negatively impact the digital ad landscape.
This case follows a previous antitrust ruling against Google's search dominance.