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November 19, 2021 11:33 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/19/22792308/google-seeks-block-doj-antitrust-chief-jonathan-kanter-yelp-microsoft-cases
Google seeks to recuse incoming antitrust chief over Yelp and Microsoft cases
Google sent a letter to the Department of Justice Friday requesting that the department examine whether newly confirmed antitrust division head Jonathan Kanter, who has been a vocal critic of the search giant, should be recused from federal antitrust investigations into Google. In his new role, Kanter will lead the department’s lawsuit against Google alleging it has a monopoly in the search and advertising markets.
Kanter has represented a number of companies in motions against Google, which the search giant argues should disqualify him. Most notably, Kanter represented Microsoft in a motion arguing against Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick, which was eventually approved by regulators and was closed in 2008.
“Mr. Kanter’s past...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/19/22792308/google-seeks-block-doj-antitrust-chief-jonathan-kanter-yelp-microsoft-cases
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