Department of justice Stories
Google.com/flights Launches
Google watchers knew the company was going to launch its new Google Flights Web site sooner than later, considering the company acquired ITA software last year, and now it is reality, as Internet searchers can search flights based on cost and travel time. Google Flight Search launched Tuesday. Users can find it google.com/flights. The online flight service has similarities to services offered by Priceline, Expedia, and Orbitz, though some experts suggest Google's may be seconds faster in down...
Google Launches Flight Search; Kayak Confident in 'Ability to Compete'
Google has been busy lately, launching its new social network, Google+, and moving to acquire Motorola Mobility and Zagat, the iconic restaurant rating review company. Now, Google has quietly launched the company's online Google Travel engine, called Flight Search. The tool offers basic flight information and pricing, and may ultimately become a competitor to Kayak, an online site that offers discounted fares and flight information from city to city throughout the world.
SAP Will Pay $20 Million in Oracle Criminal Case
SAP AG has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve a criminal probe into allegations that it downloaded millions of files from rival Oracle, according to a source familiar with the matter.
AT&T Responds to DOJ: Promises Lower Prices, Increased Competition
AT&T has given its response to the U.S. Department of Justice, the company is still hoping its deal with T-Mobile can go through.
Nasdaq Steps up Opposition to NYSE-D.Boerse Deal: Report
Nasdaq OMX has intensified its opposition to the planned tie-up of NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse , saying the deal would irrevocably destroy competition in Europe's listed-derivatives market, the Wall Street Journal said.
SAP Reaches Plea Deal in Oracle Criminal Case
SAP AG agreed to plead guilty to unspecified charges in a criminal case involving unauthorized access to computers maintained by software rival Oracle Corp, according to a court filing.
AT&T T-Mobile Merger: Sprint Joins Legal Action Against Deal
In yet another lawsuit against AT&T and T-Mobile, Sprint filed Tuesday its own in an attempt to block AT&T from acquiring T-Mobile.
Sprint Joins Feds, Files Lawsuit to Block AT&T’s T-Mobile Takeover
Sprint Nextel filed its own lawsuit on Tuesday in an effort to derail a $39 billion deal that could have ATT&T take over T-Mobile. Sprint believes the merger could harm consumers and stifle competition.
AT&T/T-Mobile: Feds Blocked A Similar Deal Between EchoStar and Hughes in 2002
EchoStar and Hughes had originally entered into a $26-billion merger agreement in October 2001.
AT&T Refuses to Give Up on T-Mobile Deal
AT&T is going to make concessions to get the T-Mobile deal approved according to a report from Reuters.
Sprint Calls DOJ’s Move to Block AT&T, T-Mobile Merger a ‘Decisive Victory for Consumers’
Vonya B. McCann,senior vice president of Government Affairs for Sprint, has issued a statement noting that by filing the lawsuit to block AT&T's proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile, the Justice Department has put consumers' interests first.
AT&T Says T-Mobile Merger Will Bring 5,000 Jobs to the U.S.
Although the nation's unemployment rate currently stands at 9.1 percent, the U.S. refused to be swayed by AT&T's offer of job creation, and has moved to block the merger between the telecom giants.
AT&T, T-Mobile Merger: Sprint Applauds DOJ, Refutes Jobs Claims
Sprint is a fan of the DOJ's move to file a lawsuit against the AT&T-T-Mobile merger.
DOJ Seeks to Block AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: Impact on Sprint
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a complaint Wednesday opposing AT&T's $39 billion merger with T-Mobile, citing antitrust concerns and saying that the deal would substantially lessen the competition.
AT&T Vows to Fight DOJ Lawsuit Blocking Merger With T-Mobile
A general counsel at AT&T said the company will fight an antitrust lawsuit suit the Department of Justice filed on Wednesday. Wayne Watts, who serves as both senior executive vice president and general counsel for AT&T, said the lawsuit from the Justice Department has surprised and disappointed him, especially in light of the fact that the government agency gave no indication that it was planning to take such actions.
Union Criticizes DoJ Suit to Block AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
The CWA cited that the proposed merger could create up to 96,000 “quality” jobs and that blocking the deal would be the wrong policy given the backdrop of a weakening U.S. economy and high joblessness.
U.S. DOJ Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Block AT&T and T-Mobile Merger
The Justice Department said its move is to ensure that competition remains and that everyone to include consumers, businesses and the government continues to get high quality, competitively priced mobile wireless products and services.
AT&T T-Mobile Merger: DOJ Says No and Files Antitrust Lawsuit
The government has decided to block the AT&T-T-Mobile merger, citing antitrust issues.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Re-enters Positive Territory for 2011
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Re-enters positive territory, although the Department of Justice's suit against AT&T could derail those gains.
ATF Director Loses Top Job Over 'Fast and Furious' Operation
Kenneth Melson, acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), lost his job amid a Congressional probe over a troubled gun-trafficking operation.
ATF Boss and U.S. Attorney Ousted in Gun Fiasco
The Obama Administration on Tuesday replaced two senior officials who helped to oversee a troubled federal operation that targeted gun trafficking.
ATF Chief Reassigned in Fast and Furious Scandal
The White House replaced the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Attorney for Arizona on Tuesday in the latest casualties over a botched gun-running investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
Arizona Sues Federal Government Over Voter Rights Law
Arizona filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging a U.S. federal voting rights law governing how the state conducts its elections.
Google Pays DOJ $500 Million for AdWords Ordeal
Google has paid the DOJ $500 million for allowing Canadian pharmacies to place advertisements on its Adwords program, thus helping them get revenue from the illegal transfer of drugs to the U.S.
Sprint iPhone 5 to Hit Stores
Sprint Nextel Corp. will begin selling the iPhone 5 in mid-October, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
AEG Enters Competition with Live Nation Ticketmaster
Anschutz Entertainment Group, a behemoth in the world of sports and entertainment events and venues, has officially entered competition with Live Nation’s Ticketmaster in the ticketing market.
U.S. Lawmakers Urge New Moves Against Lockerbie Bomber
New York and New Jersey politicians are demanding that any new government in Tripoli extradite to the United States a Libyan official convicted in Britain for the December 1988 bombing of a U.S.-bound airliner.
Illegal Immigration: Obama Administration Suspends Deportations to Review Cases
U.S. authorities will review the cases of 300,000 illegal immigrants slated for deportation to make sure they are not focusing on deporting people who are low priorities for deportation, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Thursday.
Pakistan Issues Demarche Over Spy's Arrest in Fairfax
The Pakistani government has formally protested Washington's move to arrest a man accused of spying to influence U.S. policy on Kashmir.
Project Delirium: Mexican Drug Cartel Busted
Project Delirium, a 20-month multi-agency law enforcement investigation, which targeted the La Familia Michoacana drug cartel, has been successful in arresting approximately 1,985 individuals on narcotics-related charges, the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced today.