NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A coalition of 38 state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have submitted a revised final proposal for a solution for what they call Google’s “illegal monopoly” over internet search engines.
According to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, who leads the multistate coalition with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, they have proposed a final package of remedies that will “restore competition to the benefit of consumers nationwide.” The proposal is a revision of a previously submitted final judgment from November, according to Skrmetti’s office.
The coalition has worked closely with the DOJ to offer what the enforcers believe is a comprehensive, legally sound proposal that promises to tear down barriers to entry and invite renewed innovation and consumer benefits in the monopolized markets, according to a release from Skrmetti’s office.
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“We proved Google violated antitrust law in an epic federal trial,” Skrmetti said. “Now it’s time to solve the problem. Today’s proposed final remedies package holds Google accountable for its search monopoly and protects consumers by promoting competition.”…