DOJ antitrust prosecutors were originally aiming to wrap up their probes of Apple and Google by Dec. 31. But they're still months away from deciding whether to sue.
The Justice Department has been investigating Google’s advertising technology business and Apple’s lucrative App Store since 2019 | Jeff Chiu/AP PhotoThe Justice Department is still months away from deciding whether to sue Apple or file a new suit against Google over antitrust concerns, two people familiar with the discussions said — a question facing new financial complications after the collapse of President Joe Biden's social spending bill.by Dec.
Another major concern for the department is the likely expense of a court battle with the two companies, each of which has a market value exceeding $1 trillion. That issue became more fraught this week when Sen. Joe Manchin vow to hold a vote For now, however, DOJ is weighing what antitrust cases can move forward with its current funding, though the people emphasized that decisions will be based on the legal merits.
Separately, antitrust prosecutors have been examining Apple and its tight control over the ecosystem for iPhone and iPad apps. DOJ attorneys virtually attended the May trial between Apple and Fortnite-maker Epic Games to glean any additional witnesses or evidence they might want for their probe. They also have scrutinized a September ruling from U.S.
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