Federal judge rules Google can retain advertising business
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Google, US Department of Justice, Judge Leonie M. Brinkema
USA
August 2026
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Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ruled that Google does not need to sell its advertising business. The company is required to adjust business practices to favor competitors. This follows a previous ruling regarding Google's search business.
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