Biden`s nominee for DOJ antitrust head could be a thorn in Google`s side
(Android Central)

Jonathan Kanter is known for his anti-Google stance. What you need to know Biden may name Jonathan Kanter as his pick for the head of the DOJ antitrust division. Jonathan Kanter is a lawyer known for taking up lawsuits against Google for companies like Microsoft and Yelp. His appointment would closely follow Lina Khan`s appointment as FTC chair, a move that threatens Facebook`s leadership position. President Joe Biden has nominated Jonathan Kanter as the new head of the DOJ antitrust division, according to White House officials. Jonathan Kanter is a lawyer who has been named a harsh critic of Google and an advocate of antitrust enforcement. A statement from the White House describes him as `a leading advocate and expert in the effort to promote strong and meaningful antitrust enforcement and competition policy.` Kanter has previously represented rival companies that have sought to sue Google over its anti-competitive practices. This includes Microsoft, Spotify, and Yelp. The ...