The DOJ has accused Google of encouraging employees to delete sensitive chat logs where they discussed the inner workings of the search giant's business, including messages potentially revealing the company's alleged anticompetitive practices and monopolistic intent in the search market.
The DOJ alleges that Google instituted a policy encouraging employees to disable chat history and delete logs of discussions around sensitive business practices, such as revenue-sharing agreements.
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Amit P. Mehta ruled the government could proceed to trial with its allegation that Google illegally shielded its monopoly with multibillion-dollar deals to make its search engine the default on smartphones and browsers. But he ruled out other claims.