U.S. v. Google: What Each Side Argued for Fixing Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly NYT | Top Stories David McCabe, Megan Mineiro, Emmett Lindner and Cecilia Kang 7 October 2025 at 00:17 The Justice Department and Google wrapped up a two-week hearing that could have a major effect on online advertising. © Kelsey McClellan for The New York TimesBoth sides will offer closing arguments in November. Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, who is presiding over the case, is expected to reach a decision in the coming months.