<< Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is conducting an investigation into Google’s business practices as they relate to search listings, in particular whether Google is manipulating its paid and editorial results in a way that violates antitrust laws.
We received a tip about the investigation this week, and Google confirmed today that an investigation started in July. The company plans to post to its blog later today about the matter.
According to Google, the Texas Attorney General’s office is seeking more information about allegations that have been levied against Google.... >> |
Google has suggested that the complaints are linked to Microsoft. According to the Google blog, Foundem is largely funded by Microsoft. It says that both TradeComet and myTriggers are represented by Microsoft's antitrust attorneys .
http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.com/2010/09/texas-inquires-on-our-approach-to.html
the hill: http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/117293-google-suggests-search-neutrality-concerns-originate-with-microsoft-
slashdot: http://tech.slashdot.org/story/10/09/06/2353226/Google-Says-Microsoft-Is-Driving-Antitrust-Review
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