New Facts: Experts Critique Judge's Antitrust Remedies

On September 23, 2025, Erik Hovenkamp and A. Douglas Melamed published an analysis of Judge Amit Mehta's antitrust remedies in Google's case, evaluating their implications and effectiveness.

The analysis focuses on the decisions made by Judge Mehta regarding the Google Search antitrust case, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses in the remedies imposed.

Hovenkamp and Melamed argue that the remedies may not adequately address the competitive harms identified in the case, raising concerns about their long-term effectiveness.

This analysis comes in the wake of increasing scrutiny over Google's market practices and the broader implications for antitrust enforcement in the tech industry.

While the authors agree on the need for effective remedies, they differ on specific aspects of Judge Mehta's decisions, particularly regarding their potential impact on competition.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources