Federal judge expands public access in looming Google monopoly remedy trial

A federal judge ruled Thursday night to expand public access to exhibits and closed-session testimony in an upcoming remedy trial to determine how to address Google’s monopoly over internet search. 

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, a Barack Obama appointee, partially granted a request by the New York Times to provide any “pre-cleared” exhibits presented in open court to the public by 10 a.m. the following morning, while those not cleared will be released within two business days. 

Mehta specified that Google and the Justice Department — as well as any relevant third parties like Apple — should deal with any confidentiality disputes before introducing the exhibits at trial, or ask for Mehta to assist. 

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