Tech companies tied to lawsuit against Google get more time to propose protective order

The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland Januar 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. [Reuters]

Microsoft, Oracle and other companies that have provided information to the US government for its antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet's Google were granted more time on Wednesday to propose a protective order for their confidential data.

The group, which also includes AT&T, Amazon, Comcast, Duck Duck Go, Sonos, and T-Mobile US had told federal Judge Amit Mehta that they would not be able to make proposals by Friday and had sought an extension until November 20. Mehta granted their request late Wednesday.