Google’s empire is under siege

Google faces multiple antitrust lawsuits from various parties, threatening its business operations.

: Google is confronting numerous antitrust lawsuits. The US DOJ's lawsuit targets Google's search monopoly and suggests divesting Chrome. Epic Games and Yelp have also launched legal actions against Google. These cases, unfolding as Trump enters office, could reshape Google's business landscape.

Google is currently embroiled in several high-stakes antitrust lawsuits that threaten to drastically alter its business operations. Among these, the US Department of Justice's case poses the most significant threat, potentially leading to a breakup of Google's search business, with demands like the divestment of its Chrome browser.

Other significant legal challenges include lawsuits from Epic Games, focusing on the Play Store's monopoly, and Yelp, targeting local search result favoritism. Meanwhile, the European Union is investigating Google's adherence to the Digital Markets Act, adding more complexity to the legal environment surrounding Google.

These cases unfold as President-elect Trump prepares to take office, casting uncertainty on regulatory approaches under his administration. While Biden favored strict antitrust enforcement, Trump's stance remains unclear, though he has previously criticized Google. Regardless of lawsuit outcomes, Google must adjust its business operations to mitigate future legal risks.

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