Google appeals search monopoly ruling, says it won business ‘fair and square’
Google has filed an appeal against a federal ruling that labeled it an illegal search monopolist. The company argues that it won its market position fairly and criticizes the remedies ordered by the court. The case will now be reviewed by a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.
- ▪Google is appealing a ruling that deemed it an illegal search monopolist.
- ▪The company claims it won its market position 'fair and square' and disputes the court's findings on anticompetitive practices.
- ▪The appeal includes objections to the remedies that require Google to share data with competitors.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theverge.com/policy/936175/google-search-monopoly-ruling-appeal |
| Publication time | 2026-05-22T12:28:56-04:00 |
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PolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicyTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechAntitrustCloseAntitrustPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AntitrustGoogle appeals search monopoly ruling, says it won business ‘fair and square’It wants to throw out the original decision, as well as an order to share data with rivals.It wants to throw out the original decision, as well as an order to share data with rivals.by Lauren FeinerCloseLauren FeinerSenior Policy ReporterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage…
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