Alexandria Court Hears Final Arguments On Google Adtech
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Alexandria, Virginia. Judge Leonie Brinkema heard closing arguments on Friday after an 11‑day remedy trial assessing remedies for Google's ad‑tech conduct, following an April ruling that found two parts of its ad stack to be illegal monopolies. The Department of Justice and a coalition of states urged a forced sale of Google's AdX ad exchange to restore competition, while Google warned that divestiture would cause complex technical disruption and harm customers. Brinkema is expected to issue a remedy decision early next year. The proceedings reflect a bipartisan crackdown on Big Tech globally. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Early Trump administration: bipartisan shift toward stricter Big Tech antitrust enforcement begins.
- 2. Last year: extensive antitrust trial examined Google’s ad stack and conduct.
- 3. April 2025: Judge Leonie Brinkema rules two parts of Google’s ad technology are illegal monopolies.
- 4. September/Autumn 2025: an 11‑day remedy trial evaluates potential structural and behavioral fixes.
- 5. 21 November 2025: closing arguments held in Alexandria; remedy ruling expected early next year.
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