CCIA says breakup in Google adtech monopoly suit would have gone 'far beyond' US court finding
( September 2, 2026, 22:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Computer & Communications Industry Association applauded US District Judge Leonie Brinkema's order in the Google adtech monopolization case, which rejected a structural remedy and opted for only behavioral remedies. "The Court rightly rejected the proposed break-up of Google's ad-tech business, which would have gone far beyond the judge's original findings in the case. Digital advertising is fiercely competitive, and this decision confirms that antitrust remedies should be narrowly tailored to address specific identified harms," the CCIA said in a statement.Full statement follows:...
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