Despite talk of an expanded probe, the EU isn’t likely to block Google’s (NSDQ: GOOG) $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick, according to some observers. In November, anti-trust officials stated that an initial investigation raised concerns over competition in the online ad market and that the commission had until April 2…

The FTC will not block Google’s $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick. Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of closing its investigation, with Pamela Jones Harbour as the lone dissenter. In its statement, the commission said the deal was not likely to substantially lessen competition. It also said that while there are…

The European Union expects to bring its regulatory power to bear on online behavioral targeting practices next year, as protests over privacy concerns has begun to stir a potential backlash against recent marketing enhancements by social networks like Facebook. Reuters reported that the EU’s data protection commission, known as the…

Last week, the EU announced its intent to launch an expanded probe into Google’s (NSDQ: GOOG) acquisition of DoubleClick, prompting real concern that the deal may end up blocked. While the EU’s decision does not prejudge the outcome, it’s always good to have a backup plan. A new research report…

The EU has decided to open an in-depth probe into Google’s (NSDQ: GOOG) proposed $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick, reports Reuters, citing a source familiar with the situation. On October 22, the EU said that its first inquiry had been extended to today, November 13, from the original October 26…