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Chicago Doctors Sue Google Over Negative Online Reviews

Nov 4, 2011 12:07 PM

An Illinois woman complained on the internet that her plastic surgery resulted in “facial lumps.” Now, two doctors who didn’t like her review are suing Google (NSDQ: GOOG), saying the search giant owes them $50 million for lost reputation.

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Posted In: Legal, Companies, Google, defamation, google places, urbanspoon, yelp

Citysearch Gets Real-Time Fever, Lets Biz Owners Log In, Update Twitter Remotely

Dec 7, 2009 12:01 AM

The rush to incorporate real-time status updates has even hit IAC’s Citysearch. Starting today, business owners will be able to create and manage their Twitter accounts directly from a Citysearch page. A restaurant, bar or health clubs’ most recent three tweets will show up alongside their ratings, reviews and other…

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Posted In: Advertising, Local, Social Media, Companies, IAC, Twitter, citysearch, urbanspoon

IAC Adds More Local Emphasis By Acquiring Urbanspoon

Apr 29, 2009 8:20 AM

Online restaurant guide Urbanspoon is now part of the IAC (NSDQ: IACI) portfolio, adding more local flavor to the mix with Citysearch. The acquisition was announced this morning with the company’s Q1 earnings but actually took place Feb. 13; no financial details were disclosed but IAC has been vocal about…

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Posted In: Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Companies, IAC, citysearch, urbanspoon

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