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Google loses ‘right to be forgotten’ case in UK High Court
Decision likely to spark other appeals to courts by those denied de-listing....
Europeans again raise the specter of breaking up Google
More of a bargaining position, it's extremely unlikely to actually happen....
Report: EU to ask Google, others to publicly reveal ranking factors
Proposed rules are designed to redress the “superior bargaining power” of the large internet brands....
Google’s antitrust infringement continues ‘unabated’, Google Shopping competitors tell European Commission
Four months in, 19 rivals say too little has changed....
German court: Google has no ‘duty to inspect’ websites for illegal content before displaying
The court held that Google can't be held liable before being notified of a 'clearly recognizable violation' of individual rights....
In response to EU antitrust ruling, Google Shopping now shows ads from competing shopping engines
Comparison Shopping Engines are competing with Google for visibility in Google Shopping in the...
Keyword infringement: Edible Arrangements files $209M trademark suit against Google
While use of trademarked keywords has been allowed by courts, this case may be more complicated than it seems on the surface....
Federal Election Commission proposal toughens political ads disclosure rules
The rule would bring traditional media disclosure requirements to digital ads....
Spotted: Links to competing shopping engines in UK Google Shopping results
The new look is in response to the European Commission's antritrust ruling against Google, but it may not satisfy...
Google, Getty Images enter a multi-year global licensing partnership
The deal effectively ends Getty's European antitrust complaint against Google....
India’s competition regulator fines Google $21.1 million for ‘search bias’ in travel results
However, the OneBox and other search practices were cleared by the Committee....
Google EU shopping rivals complain antitrust remedies aren’t working
They're demanding more changes, saying their problems have intensified rather than improved since the EC ruling in June, 2017....
Using AdWords API to export to third-party ad networks will remain OK as Google keeps terms it adopted in FTC settlement
Google is keeping its domain opt-out and AdWords API tools policies as is, says their VP & deputy general...
Google facing $1 billion in potential liability with UK class action
The case stems from bypassing the cookie-blocking settings on the iPhone's Safari browser in 2012....
CEO who forged court order to get Google to remove defamation faces prison
Contributor Chris Silver Smith tells the lamentable story of a sophisticated apparent reputation attack and a victimized company led to take...
Missouri Attorney General initiates Google antitrust investigation
Focus is on consumer data collection practices and alleged "search bias."...
US court orders Google not to comply with Canadian court’s order delisting search results
The US court agreed with Google that implementation of the Canadian court's ruling would violate US laws, including the right to free speech....
Echo and Home will probably have to tell you they’re always listening — in Europe
As smart speakers proliferate around the world, some governments will require strong privacy disclosures and consent to recording....
Investors anxious about Google traffic acquisition costs, which regulation could further increase
Mobile fees and new regulatory moves could bump Google's revenue costs....
CSEs will compete head-on with Google Shopping in EU search results
To provide "equal treatment" in the ad auction, Google Shopping will operate as a separate business unit bidding against Comparison Shopping...
