An adviser to the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union has urged the bench to restore the €1.49 billion penalty against the company. The non-binding recommendation challenges a 2024 ruling by the General Court, which had previously annulled the original antitrust decision. Following that annulment, the European Commission pursued an appeal to defend its enforcement action against the digital advertising business. The recommendation leaves the tech firm facing renewed exposure to the substantial financial sanction.
BRUSSELS, Nov 12 : Google suffered a setback on Thursday as an adviser to Europe's top court faulted a lower tribunal's decision to scrap a €1.49 billion ($1.7 billion) fine levied against the U.S. tech giant 7 years ago for anti-competitive practices related to online advertising.
The General Court rejected in 2024 the EU decision, prompting the Commission to appeal to the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union.
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The Singapore-based cloud provider has hired an American legal team to audit its graphics processing units and verify regulatory compliance following international scrutiny. The firm became entangled in controversy after American authorities raised concerns over whether high-end chips were diverted, alongside espionage allegations involving a former executive and Nvidia's leadership. These developments threaten cross-border partnerships as multiple jurisdictions examine potential supply chain breaches.
The technology purchaser addressed regulatory scrutiny by engaging directly with American officials regarding cross-border compliance standards. Megaspeed emphasized its adherence to international trade restrictions as scrutiny intensifies around the global distribution of advanced computing hardware. This proactive cooperation aims to maintain operational standing and preserve supply chain relationships within the tightly monitored semiconductor sector.
Digital rights investigators revealed that Home Minister Amit Shah authorized a one-year waiver of domestic manufacturing mandates to secure specialized surveillance systems. This regulatory exception enables Indian forensic and security agencies across multiple jurisdictions to obtain sophisticated foreign forensic software. Legal experts warn that expanding these powerful intrusion capabilities exposes citizens to extensive monitoring without sufficient statutory protections.