If you’ve been following the headlines, you know the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been locked in a high-stakes legal battle with Google. This isn’t just another lawsuit—it’s a defining moment in how antitrust laws apply to the digital age.

The world of antitrust law has come full circle. Over a century after the landmark breakup of Standard Oil, the United States government is again in court with a corporate giant—this time, Google.

The U.S. government’s antitrust campaign against Google has reached a critical juncture, with two landmark 2025 court rulings exposing distinct facets of the tech giant’s dominance.

Imagine a world where a single company controls the price of every gallon of gas, every loaf of bread, and every phone in your pocket. That’s the nightmare U.S. antitrust laws like the Sherman Act (1890) and Clayton Act (1914) were designed to prevent.

Purchase price allocation is a foundational process in any business acquisition, with far-reaching implications for financial reporting, tax planning, and negotiation strategy.

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Learn about the 7 types of corporate reorganizations under IRC Section 368 and when they are useful for tax-deferred treatment.

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