Proxy mastery at its worst

About four of weeks ago we showed how Microsoft is hurting Google. It hurts it by proxy, not just directly. Do remember that Steve Ballmer equates Google to Linux in terms of its severity as a #1 threat to Microsoft. Here is the latest development in Viacom's lawsuit against Google.

The lawsuit was filed in march last year, and in May, Google hired Phil Beck, a partner with Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP, to lead its defense. Beck has represented George W. Bush in Florida during the 2000 presidential election, and Microsoft during its anti-trust trial.

It's rather interesting that Google hired one who defended Microsoft, especially given the fact that Microsoft has an 'anti-Google axis' with Viacom (see link at the top for context, details and compelling evidence). A replacement might indeed be necessary due to the past burden and possible connections. ⬆

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