Mixed antitrust ruling: Google's publisher tools violate antitrust; advertiser tools cleared. Plans appeal.

Alphabet Inc.

DOJ failed to prove anticompetitive conduct for Google's advertiser tools and DoubleClick/AdMeld acquisitions.
Court ruled Google's publisher tools violated antitrust by excluding rivals.
Google intends to appeal the adverse portion of the mixed decision.
Ruling issued on April 17, 2025 by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema in Eastern District of Virginia.

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