Fifth Circuit Orders Google Antitrust Case Moved to California | PYMNTS.com

According to Bloomberg, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that a Texas-based judge placed too much weight on how quickly cases move to trial when deciding to retain jurisdiction. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over alleged anticompetitive practices by Google.

The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas, where plaintiffs accused Google of engaging in conduct that stifles competition. That court has historically been a popular venue for complex technology litigation. Google, however, sought to move the case to the Northern District of California, where the company is headquartered, arguing that it would be a more appropriate forum given the location of key…