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District Court Denies DOJ Structural Remedies in Google Ad Tech Case September 2 2026

District Court Denies DOJ Structural Remedies in Google Ad Tech Case September 2 2026

Court preserves Google ad tech ownership after liability phase. Remedies limited to conduct rules. Signals higher bar for structural relief in ad infrastructure cases.

Google must submit compliance reports every 90 days on auction transparency and third-party access. The DOJ retains appeal rights to the Fourth Circuit within 30 days. Parallel EU and UK ad tech investigations continue with independent remedy tracks.

⚡ Prediction

DOJ: Notice of appeal filed before October 2 2026

Sources (2)

  • [1]
    US v. Google Ad Tech Remedies Order(https://www.justice.gov/atr/case/us-v-google-llc-ad-tech)
  • [2]
    Reuters Coverage of September 2 Ruling(https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/google-defeats-us-breakup-bid-ad-tech-2026-09-02/)