Big Tech reform is coming from the courts, not Congress. Is that good?

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The US government won a major Big Tech antitrust battle this week, against Google. Washington has several more legal fights brewing against other tech companies. But it's notable that all the tech-reform talk you used to hear from Congress a few years ago has just gone away. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement This week's ruling that Google is an illegal monopolist is a major victory for the yearslong movement to rein in the giant tech platforms. It's also one of the only victories that movement has had. And, tellingly, it didn't come as a result of a new law, but from a judge's decision. Because in the US, that's how we're doing things these days: Congress can't or won't act. So people who want Big Tech companies to change their ways are trying to do it via the courts.