[LINK] google may be sued in US

[Jan Whitaker]

Report: US regulators move closer to suing Google

Published: October 13, 2012 - 11:15AM

A news report says federal regulators are moving closer to suing 
Google over allegations that the company has abused its dominance of 
Internet search to stifle competition and drive up online advertising prices.

The New York Times reported Friday that staff members at the Federal 
Trade Commission are preparing to recommend that the agency file an 
antitrust lawsuit against the search giant.

The Times cited unnamed people briefed on the FTC's investigation.

The agency has been investigating Google's business practices. The 
probe was triggered by complaints that Google Inc. has been 
highlighting its peripheral services in its influential search 
results and relegating offerings from its rivals to the back pages.

In a statement Friday, Google said it is happy to answer any 
questions that regulators have about its business.

This story was found at: 
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/report-us-regulators-move-closer-to-suing-google-20121013-27j8k.html 




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