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In a major blow to Google, a U.S. judge has ruled that the tech giant illegally dominates key online advertising markets. The verdict marks a turning point in Big Tech regulation, with the possibility of a forced breakup of Google's ad business. Could this be the beginning of the end for Google’s ad empire? Get the full details, expert reactions, and what’s next in this landmark case.

Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup

Trump is expected to continue cases against Big Tech, several of which began in his first term, but his recent skepticism about a potential Google breakup highlights the power he will hold over how those cases are run

Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search | US Court finds violation in antitrust law

A U.S. judge ruled on August 5 that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech's market dominance. Google controls about 90% of the online search market, and 95% on smartphones. The decision paves the way for a second trial to determine potential fixes, including a possible breakup of Alphabet

Apple accused of monopolizing smartphone markets in US antitrust lawsuit

"Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

Madras HC junks appeals by bunch of Indian start ups against Google's billing policy

The court has however protected these start ups for three weeks by asking Google not to de-list their mobile applications till then. These companies may now have to approach the Supreme Court, should they wish to appeal against this order.

CCI junks ex-Air India pilot's objections to airline's merger with Vistara

According to the order, the pilot asked CCI not to approve the merger of Air India with any other airline or business group.

Google Vs Startups: Google withdraws plea against order on CCI probe into billing system

According to Google, the single judge's order was passed at a time when CCI did not have quorum to hear the pleas by startups, however CCI now has a quorum and has been hearing the plea by start ups.

Justice Rakesh Kumar’s resignation from NCLAT may lead to some delays in competition cases, but situation will be remedied soon, say lawyers

The Supreme Court was informed on October 30 that Kumar, a judicial member of the NCLAT, had tendered his resignation after the apex court initiated contempt proceedings against technical member Alok Srivastava and he.

Google Vs Startups: Delhi HC defers hearing of the case to December 7

Google however told the court that they were contesting the case on question of law. The HC is set to her the case on December 7.

We are very happy to have a full quorum: CCI Chairperson Ravneet Kaur

On September 19, the government appointed three new members to CCI, merely days after retirement of member Sangeeta Verma

Quick CCI appointments bode well for India’s global ambitions, lawyers say

The appointment of three members restores the trade regulator’s mandated quorum and will help avoid delays in decision-making.

Madras HC temporarily restrains Google from delisting apps of Indian startups

The interim arrangement is subject to the startups paying 4 percent of the gross revenue of the downloads from Play Store to Google, and will have to submit the data to the search giant on the 15th of every month.

Google vs startups in Madras HC: Tech giant not to delist apps from Playstore till August 18

The high court has issued a notice to Google and admitting startups' pleas against its earlier order that dismissed their petitions against the tech giant's in-app billing policy

Finalise digital competition law at the earliest, says parliamentary committee

The committee in its 63rd report has noted that the government had earlier informed that the digital competition law would be finalised by May 2023, however the deliberations are ongoing.

Delhi HC defers hearing of Google's appeal against order directing CCI hearing

The case is now likely to be heard on November 1.

Google’s abuse of dominant position: CCI moves SC against NCLAT order

According to the Supreme Court's website the appeal was filed on June 5, the case is yet to be numbered as the registry has raised some technical defects in the plea.

Imran Khan is on a sticky wicket, and that’s just one of the many problems Pakistan is facing

Pakistan is in for a year of economic and political instability, and that’s poor recompense for a country that placed its trust in the ‘Kaptaan’ and his merry men 

Alibaba says it is unaware of other investigations into company, expects no impact on business model

Executives of the e-commerce giant also said that going forward focus will be on better services for customers and merchants, “while complying with regulators.”

Google India net profit rises 24% to Rs 5,862 million for FY20; revenues grew 35%

Revenues grew 35 percent for the year to Rs 53,847 million in FY20 compared to RS 39,928 million in the previous year.

Google antitrust case in India: Here's all you need to know

Another similar complaint against Google has also been filed in Italy. The US, too, is on the verge of launching a formal investigation into Google in an antitrust case