• DOJ Moves to End Google's Search Engine Monopoly, Updates Corporate Antitrust Compliance Guidance

  • Nov 21 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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DOJ Moves to End Google's Search Engine Monopoly, Updates Corporate Antitrust Compliance Guidance

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  • Welcome to this week's update on the latest news and developments from the Department of Justice. The most significant headline this week is the DOJ's proposal to end Google's alleged illegal search engine monopoly. Attorney General Schwalb has joined the Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in seeking to address Google's anticompetitive practices in the online search market[4].

    This proposal follows a federal court ruling that Google has monopolies in online search markets. The DOJ's plan includes dramatic changes to Google services, such as forcing the sale of Chrome and potentially Android, and requiring disclosure of Google's innovations and Americans' personal search queries to unknown foreign and domestic companies. Google has responded, stating that the DOJ's approach would result in unprecedented government overreach, harming American consumers, developers, and small businesses, and jeopardizing America's global economic and technological leadership[3].

    In other news, the DOJ has updated its guidance for evaluating corporate compliance programs in antitrust investigations. The new guidance emphasizes the importance of monitoring the use of artificial intelligence and revenue management software to prevent antitrust violations. Companies are advised to structure their compliance programs according to the DOJ's policies and priorities and to consult knowledgeable antitrust counsel for assistance[1].

    The Office of Justice Programs has also been active, hosting the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice and releasing various reports on topics such as campus law enforcement, human trafficking, and public defenders[2].

    These developments have significant impacts on American citizens, businesses, and state and local governments. The proposed changes to Google's services could affect how people access information online and could have far-reaching consequences for the tech industry. The updated guidance on corporate compliance programs underscores the importance of adhering to antitrust laws and the potential consequences of non-compliance.

    As Kent Walker, Senior Vice President of Global Affairs at Google, noted, "DOJ's approach would result in unprecedented government overreach that would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses — and jeopardize America's global economic and technological leadership."

    Citizens can engage with these developments by staying informed about the DOJ's actions and proposals. For more information, visit the Department of Justice's website. The public can also provide input on the proposed changes to Google's services during the upcoming legal proceedings.

    Next steps to watch include the DOJ's continued efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the tech industry and the implementation of the updated guidance on corporate compliance programs. Stay tuned for further updates on these and other developments from the Department of Justice.
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