Gannett and Daily Mail Set for April 2027 Google Ad Tech Trial
· 2h ago · Originally reported by Law360
A trial date in April 2027 has been scheduled for the lawsuit involving Gannett, Daily Mail, and Google over ad tech practices. The case centers on allegations related to Google's advertising technology business.
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This trial could have significant implications for how digital advertising is conducted, especially regarding competition and fairness in the ad tech ecosystem.
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It's like two big newspapers taking Google to court to see if it's playing fair with the rules of online ads.
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