Google Defends Against Monopoly Allegations in Online Ad Tech Trial
Google has begun its defense in a high-stakes antitrust trial, countering allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. The trial, which commenced in Virginia, sees the tech giant facing off against the U.S. Justice Department and a coalition of states.
Scott Sheffer, Google’s vice president for global partnerships, took the stand to testify that the online advertising industry is both complex and fiercely competitive. This testimony comes in response to the government’s assertion that Google has built and maintained an unlawful monopoly over ad tech tools…