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    Google’s loss could aid Apple in antitrust case

    By Lilith ChenAugust 8, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • A recent ruling against Google may have positive implications for Apple as it navigates its antitrust challenges, legal experts suggest.
    • This ruling may set a precedent that could impact the broader tech industry, potentially influencing how companies structure their competitive practices and respond to regulatory scrutiny moving forward.

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    The decision reinforces the precedent that companies are not obligated to support their rivals, which could bolster Apple’s defense against claims of anti-competitive behavior in its ecosystem.
     
    -Lilith Chen, BTW reporter  

    What happened

    In a landmark ruling earlier this week, a federal judge determined that Google maintains an illegal monopoly in its search business, siding mostly with state and federal antitrust enforcers. The ruling found that Google had engaged in anti-competitive practices to suppress competition in the search market. However, the judge dismissed claims that Google’s advertising tools unfairly disadvantaged competitors, particularly Microsoft’s Bing, which the plaintiffs argued had been harmed by Google’s practices. This aspect of the ruling may prove beneficial for Apple in its antitrust case, as it centers on the idea of a “duty to deal” with competitors.

    Legal experts point out that the ruling underscores existing Supreme Court precedents suggesting that companies typically do not have a legal obligation to facilitate competition by accommodating rivals. Herbert Hovenkamp, a prominent antitrust law professor, stated, “Any case, including Apple, in which a duty to deal is a major portion, is going to get a close look,” highlighting the potential challenges for antitrust cases based on this premise.

    Also read: Google monopoly ruling will help Apple bring new opportunities

    Also read: Apple faces $20B risk as Google antitrust ruling looms

    Why it’s important

    Apple is currently under intense scrutiny regarding its App Store policies and whether its restrictions on third-party access are anti-competitive. With the recent ruling against Google, Apple could leverage this decision to argue that its limitations on access to its technology do not infringe upon antitrust laws, thereby fortifying its defense against legal challenges. This development could reshape the ongoing discourse surrounding competition and market access within the tech industry, potentially altering how companies approach their business models.

    As both the Google and Apple cases unfold, the tech community will closely monitor how these legal precedents impact antitrust regulations and corporate practices. This ruling not only influences Apple’s strategy but also sets a critical benchmark for other tech companies facing similar accusations. Ultimately, the outcomes of these cases could lead to significant changes in how competition is defined and regulated in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

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    Lilith Chen

    Lilith Chen is an intern reporter at BTW Media covering artificial intelligence and fintech. She graduated from Zhejiang University of Technology. Send tips to l.chen@btw.media.

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