‘Off the record’ chats, messages copied to lawyer: How Google guided employees to dodge antitrust suits for 15 years

Google’s battle against anti-trust suits: In 2008, Google faced increasing antitrust scrutiny over an advertising deal with its rival Yahoo, alongside lawsuits involving patent, trademark, and copyright issues.

In response, tech giant Google issued a confidential memo to its employees, setting the tone for a long-term shift in its internal communication strategy. The memo’s advice was clear: “Think twice before writing about hot topics”, reports New York Times.