Ted Johnson The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday against Google, claiming that the internet giant abused its market power in search and advertising.The DOJ scheduled a call to brief reporters on Tuesday morning.According to the Associated Press, the lawsuit will claim that it has used its dominance in search to harm consumers.
The litigation also will claim that a Google practice of ensuring that it is a default browser on smart phones is anticompetitive.The lawsuit is not a surprise.
The DOJ announced last year that it was reviewing the competitive conduct of major tech platforms. Congress also has been investigating major internet companies, and the House Judiciary Committee released its findings.
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