Google Likely to Emerge Battered but Intact From Search Case

As the latest phase of the antitrust legal battle that could reshape Google’s business nears a conclusion, the tech giant seems likely to emerge battered but not broken up.

Two weeks into a three-week trial meant to decide how Google should be overhauled to curb its search monopoly—which a judge found last August violated antitrust law—the judge, Amit Mehta, has signaled support for forcing Google to share its search data with rivals. He also appears to be taking seriously the idea of limiting its ability to pay for Search distribution through deals with phone makers like Apple and Samsung.