Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Aug. 18, 2026
Judge weighs public relief in Google advertising antitrust dispute
A San Francisco judge heard arguments over Google's bid to compel arbitration in an antitrust suit, with attorneys disputing whether the plaintiff seeks public injunctive relief exempt from arbitration.
A proposed antitrust class action against Google could remain in court rather than go to arbitration if a San Francisco judge finds that the plaintiff is seeking an injunction benefiting the general public, attorneys argued Monday.
Google is seeking to compel arbitration and stay court proceedings in a lawsuit accusing the company of monopolizing self-service advertising tools. Plaintiff Noah Stern argues that his claim under California's Unfair Competition Law seeks public inj...
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