Overview

• Judge Leonie Brinkem ruled Google established a monopoly in digital advertising, harming clients and blocking competition.
• The court found Google imposed inflated ad prices and unfair revenue sharing through its ad management tools.
• Acquisitions like DoubleClick were deemed lawful, but their integration violated competition laws, according to the verdict.
• Google confirmed its intent to appeal the ruling, with the case potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
• The court-mandated remedy timeline could lead to significant structural changes, though political factors may influence outcomes.