New Google China Head, Hunted Away from Microsoft

by | Jul 20, 2005 | Search

Back in the good old days, headhunters never got sued. If a lawyer went nuts on you, there was always a good shrink available. Being a headhunter meant never having to say you were sorry. Corporate law has evolved substantially since then. Today, Google is getting...

Is Adolescent Google’s Voice Changing?

by | Apr 8, 2005 | Search

What is happening behind the scenes at Google these days? Trying to figure out exactly what is happening behind the closed doors of the Googleplex is much like trying to get solid information on the Illuminati. One can find lots of rumour and conjecture but there are...

Pay Per Click Class Action Lawsuit Initiated

by | Apr 6, 2005 | Search

It was only a matter of time before someone took the problems associated with click-fraud to court. In February, a group of advertisers quietly filed a lawsuit against Google, Yahoo, Time Warner (AOL), Ask Jeeves, Disney, Lycos, LookSmart and FindWhat. Led by...

Controversy Dogs Google

by | Mar 23, 2005 | Search

The first three months of 2005 is turning out to be a cursed quarter for the PR department at the Googleplex. This week, the public spotlight focused on Google News for two less-than-honourable mentions. First, Google News has been forced to remove materials from...