Friday, June 24, 2011

Google Subpoenaed by FTC

According to its 8-K just filed with the SEC, Google has received a subpoena from the FTC, indicating that an antitrust investigation is going forward:

On June 23, 2011, Google Inc. received a subpoena and a notice of civil investigative demand from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) relating to a review by the FTC of Google’s business practices, including search and advertising. Google is cooperating with the FTC on this investigation.





GOOGLE INC.

Date: June 24, 2011

/s/ Kent Walker


Kent Walker

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Salon CEO Gingras Resigns



According to an 8-K filing with the SEC,

"On June 21, 2011, Mr. Richard Gingras resigned from his position as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Salon Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”), effective as of July 8, 2011. Mr. Gingras is resigning to accept a position at another company. Mr. Gingras’ resignation was not related to any disagreement or dispute with the Company’s management or the other members of the Board of Directors of the Company. We anticipate that the Board of Directors of the Company will appoint a successor to Mr. Gingras’ offices in the near future."