Second Request

Will the Feds Slow Google’s Shopping Spree? Regulators Take a Closer Look at AdMob.

Peter Kafka in Media on December 23, 2009 at 1:29 pm PT

It took Google more than a year to get the go-ahead for its DoubleClick deal, much to Microsoft’s delight. Will the search giant see a repeat with its plans to dump $750 million on a mobile ad company?

Justice Department to MicroHoo: Please, Sir, May I Have Some More?

Kara Swisher in News on September 10, 2009 at 8:39 pm PT

Although it is not a particular surprise, because Microsoft and Yahoo execs had previously said they expected as much, the Justice Department lobbed in a “second request” for information about the search and online advertising partnership the pair struck earlier this summer. A Microsoft spokesman confirmed the request to BoomTown. “As expected Microsoft and Yahoo received an additional request about the agreement, as we said when this agreement was announced,” said Microsoft’s Jack Evans. “We anticipated this deal would be closely reviewed and we continue to be hopeful that it will be approved by early 2010.”

Oracle's Sun Deal Approved, "Almost"

John Paczkowski in News on June 29, 2009 at 5:10 am PT

Oracle was “almost” able to resolve the Justice Department’s concerns over its proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Almost, but not quite. The 30-day review period for the $7.4 billion deal was set to expire midnight Friday. But instead of approving it, the DOJ extended its examination, issuing a second request for more information.

Oracle’s Sun Deal Approved, “Almost”

John Paczkowski in News on June 29, 2009 at 5:10 am PT

Oracle was “almost” able to resolve the Justice Department’s concerns over its proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Almost, but not quite. The 30-day review period for the $7.4 billion deal was set to expire midnight Friday. But instead of approving it, the DOJ extended its examination, issuing a second request for more information.