( November 21, 2025, 23:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google filed an opposition to Rumble's motion for recusal of a US judge as part of its US antitrust claims against the tech giant, which would take place if a federal appeals court reverses judgment on Rumble's claims. Federal courts repeatedly have recognized that friendship between a judge and a lawyer, or other participant in a trial, without more, does not require recusal, Google said in its opposition brief filed in the Northern District of California. The Google in-house lawyer identified in the plaintiff's motion is not a party to the litigation, and the court should deny the motion, or defer consideration unless the US appeals court reverses summary judgment, Google said.See attached document....
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