European antitrust verdict could stifle innovation, Google tells EU court

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Competition law does not require Google to 'hold back innovation', the company argues

Google has told EU judges that the €2.4 billion fine levied by European Commission antitrust regulators over accusations it unfairly down-ranked rivals to its Google Shopping service in its search ...

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