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US judge encourages greater use of independent experts in antitrust cases

By Chris May ( February 19, 2026, 22:23 GMT | Comment) -- US federal judges facing complex antitrust matters should become more comfortable using an obscure tool that allows for the appointment of independent experts, a California judge overseeing high-profile litigation between Epic Games and Google told MLex. The pitch comes as judges across the US face heavier workloads and thorny fact-finding challenges due to the growing prevalence of expert involvement in cases.US federal judges facing complex antitrust matters should become more comfortable using an obscure tool that allows for the appointment of independent experts, a California judge overseeing high-profile litigation between Epic Games and Google told MLex. ...

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