Friday, September 11th, 2009
The Department of Justice has requested more information and details of the proposed arrangement between Microsoft and Yahoo. The scrutiny could spell disaster for Yahoo if the DOJ ultimately rejects the partnership.
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Google’s book scanning project is already facing anti-trust criticism and awaiting court approval, and now it has also raised concerns amongst privacy advocates and civil liberties groups.
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
Google’s ambitious book scanning project, already facing anti-trust scrutiny and awaiting court approval, is also raising concerns among privacy advocates and civil liberties groups.
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Google’s juggernaut sensation as the top Internet search and advertising system has made it the focus of regulators concerned that the company will crush free market competition.”As Google has grown, the company has naturally faced more scrutiny,” said Google senior manager of global communications and public affairs Adam Kovacevich on Friday.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
It must be tough being Google — everything they do is under 24×7 scrutiny, and any mistake made is jumped on by anyone looking for a story. For example, for twenty minutes yesterday morning, every Google search result said “This site may harm your computer”. It…
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Google and Yahoo may pull out next week from their proposed advertising partnership, which has been drawing close scrutiny from anti-trust regulators, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
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Monday, September 22nd, 2008
The proposed massive advertising deal between Google and Yahoo, first announced by the companies on June 12, continues to spark antitrust fears that may bring close scrutiny from U.S. and European regulators.
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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Growing scrutiny and opposition could cause problems for both Internet companies. Roadblocks are mounting on a vital route for Yahoo Inc.’s revival: the company’s advertising partnership with once-rival Google Inc.
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) — Google Inc. , facing U.S. Justice Department scrutiny of its advertising partnership with Yahoo! Inc., will proceed with the agreement by early October, Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt said.
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008
NEW YORK — Yahoo Inc. will let its Web visitors decline ads targeted to their browsing habits, becoming the latest Internet company to break from a common industry practice as Congress steps up scrutiny of customized advertising and consumer privacy.
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