Proposed Final Judgment Aims to Address Google's Monopolistic Practices in Search Services

The document is an Executive Summary of the Plaintiffs’ Proposed Final Judgment in cases against Google LLC for maintaining monopolies in general search services and search text advertising. The summary outlines the findings that Google has unlawfully maintained these monopolies through anticompetitive practices for over a decade, which the court recognized as resulting in significant market harm and stifling competition.

Key components of the proposed remedies include:

1. Divestitures: Google is required to divest its ownership of Chrome and potentially Android to eliminate its monopolistic control over critical distribution channels. This aims to restore competition in the search engine market by enabling rivals to access distribution partnerships that Google has previously monopolized^[1].

2. Prevention of Exclusionary Agreements: The proposed judgment prohibits Google from entering into contracts that foreclose competing search engines by encouraging exclusive agreements that favor Google’s products. This includes ceasing financial arrangements that promote Google as the default search engine^[1].

3. Data Access and Transparency: The proposal demands that Google provide rivals access to essential data, including its search index and ads data, to level the playing field. Google must also improve transparency in its advertising practices to restore competitive dynamics^[1].

4. Technical Oversight: To ensure compliance with the judgment, a Technical Committee will be established. This body will help monitor Google's adherence to the proposed remedies and address any compliance issues arising during the implementation^[1].

5. Behavioral Remedies: If the initial conduct remedies do not successfully promote competition, further structural remedies, including the possibility of divesting Android, may be implemented to ensure competitive conditions are restored^[1].

Overall, the Proposed Final Judgment aims to dismantle the anticompetitive practices that have entrenched Google's dominance, fostering an environment for competition and innovation to flourish in the search services market^[1].