Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Google Buys Frommer’s Travel Guides in Yet Another Contested Move as a Content Publisher
In the wake of news of Google’s acquisition of travel guides brand Frommer’s, consumer groups and FairSearch.org call on the FTC to stop the deal. As Google moves further into the content publishing space, can they remain a neutral search engine?
‘The Power of Google’ Senate Hearing is Must Watch TV Today
"The Power of Google: Serving Consumers or Threatening Competition?" U.S. Senate hearing today will explore Google search and its business practices. Google’s Eric Schmidt will testify, as will competitors who claim Google has hurt their business.
Google FTC Antitrust Probe Rumors Emerge as ITA Verdict Nears
Google could face a major U.S. Federal Trade Commission antitrust investigation after the Justice Department completes its review of Google’s acquisition of ... read more
Senator Kohl Hops on the Google Antitrust Gravy Train
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.), head of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, has announced that Google will ... read more
