
In what appears to be one of the largest derivative lawsuit settlements ever, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has agreed to provide $500 million over ten years to fund the reconstruction of the company’s global compliance structure. The lawsuit and its settlement follow in the wake of extensive federal and state antitrust enforcement activity against the company. The settlement is subject to court approval. A copy of the plaintiffs’ unopposed May 30, 2025, motion for preliminary approval of the settlement can be found here.Continue Reading Alphabet Settles Antitrust-Related Derivative Suit for $500 Million