Google settles drug ad claims for $500 million | Digital Media – CNET News

steffyj August 24, 2011 0
Google settles drug ad claims for $500 million | Digital Media – CNET News

Google has agreed to settle with the US Deparment of Justice their high profile dispute regarding taking and showing ads from online Canadian pharmacies in violation of US federal law.

“The Department of Justice will continue to hold accountable companies who in their bid for profits violate federal law and put at risk the health and safety of American consumers,” said Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole. “This settlement ensures that Google will reform its improper advertising practices with regard to these pharmacies while paying one of the largest financial forfeiture penalties in history.”

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20096624-93/google-settles-rogue-drug-ad-claims-for-$500-million/#ixzz1VyO7Xaf2

 

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