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Google said it was happy to answer the Department of Justice's questions
US anti-trust regulators are to investigate a $125m (£76.4m) deal Google has made with book publishers to settle copyright issues, reports say.
The settlement compensates copyright holders and gives Google a share of online book sales and advertisements.
The deal "warrants further inquiry", US Deputy Assistant Attorney General William Cavanaugh said in a letter filed to the New York District Court.
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Sunoco puts 4 workers on leave after investigation
Jun 27th, 2009 - WTOP.com
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sunoco Inc. said Thursday it has placed four employees on administrative leave after an internal investigation into the bidding for a crude oil processing transaction found that they violated company policy.
Will Google's OS Make the Desktop Safe?
Jun 27th, 2009 - PC World
Google says that its forthcoming Chrome operating system will be so secure that "users don't have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates." But Google's claim is being met with skepticism within the Internet security world.
Key Antitrust Lawmaker Wants US Cell Phone Sector Scrutiny
Jun 27th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The chairman of a Senate antitrust panel is asking the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission to embark on a wide-ranging antitrust inquiry into the cell phone industry.
US Joins Whistleblower Suit Alleging SAIC Rigged Contract
Jun 27th, 2009 - Washington Post
SAIC, one of the Pentagon's largest contractors, conspired with federal officials to rig a $3.2 billion technology contract and tried to cover up the scheme by destroying documents and electronic records...
Regulators extend review of Oracle's Sun takeover
Jun 27th, 2009 - Washington Post
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif -- The Department of Justice wants more information about Oracle Corp.'s planned takeover of computer server maker Sun Microsystems Inc., extending the agency's review of the $7.
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