Attorney General Griffin Celebrates Landmark Ruling Against Google
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is celebrating a major victory following a federal judge’s ruling that Google Search is an illegal monopoly.
The ruling, handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta, is seen as a significant win for a coalition of 14 states and the U.S. Department of Justice that sued the tech giant.
Google’s Monopolistic Practices
According to the court, Google Search violated the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by engaging in unfair business practices. The company made exclusive contracts with mobile providers and smartphones, making it the default search engine on many platforms.
This market dominance allowed Google to charge high advertising rates on its search engine, stifling competition in the process.
Griffin’s Response and Future Steps
Griffin has pledged to continue pushing forward with the lawsuit, seeking to ensure that the penalties imposed on Google will benefit Arkansans and foster a more competitive search engine market.
What’s Next?
The court’s ruling is not the end of the case, as the judge still needs to determine what penalties Google will face to make the search engine market more competitive. This could result in significant changes to Google’s business practices or even the breakup of the company.
Broader Implications
Griffin hopes that this ruling will send a strong message to all businesses that unlawful and unfair practices will not be tolerated.
