A PYMNTS Company

U.S.: Sources say Google to offer concessions, could walk away without repercussions from FTC

By  |  December 17, 2012

According to reports, Google is in a position to end a longstanding antitrust suit with the Federal Trade Commission thanks to an alleged letter offering voluntary concessions that would alter how the search giant reprints rivals’ content as well as how Google allows its advertisers to compare ad data to its competitors. Two sources have said that the letter offering concessions would potentially end the investigation without any legal enforcement being taken up against Google. If the case were to end without any repercussions for Google, analysts say it would be a disappointing result for major competitors like Microsoft who claim Google abuses its dominance.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    Subscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    Full Content: Bloomberg

    We’d love to be your preferred source for news.

    Please add us to your preferred sources list so our news, data and interviews show up in your feed. Thanks!

    Add as Preferred Source

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.