Biden's top picks to shape 'big tech' antitrust agenda

Significance

The move comes as Google, and 'big tech' more generally, face growing scrutiny over their market power and political influence. Google alone faces three major antitrust lawsuits.

Impacts

• Clinton-era justice department antitrust alumni are apparent front-runners to staff crucial justice department positions.
• Returning former officials can come with heavy baggage of corporate conflicts in their subsequent representation.
• Conservatives will watch any big tech and antitrust reforms closely, fearing loss of political advantage.