Google Hit with Antitrust Charge by European Regulator

Washington Post: Europe’s top antitrust regulator has announced that it was formally accusing Google of violating antitrust laws by favoring its search results over those from competitors. While an investigation of Google has dragged on for five years without result, the decision to aggressively target one of the most successful U.S. businesses — a move criticized by President Obama — suddenly kick-starts the European Union’s highest-profile antitrust suit since its lengthy battle with Microsoft a decade ago.