This week, we're keeping it real. Google finally settled with the four engineers it fired for organizing, but not before the Department of Justice found it withholding documents by claiming attorney-client privilege. We'll also regale you with an unfortunate tale of how Google-owned Looker's workers unknowingly trained their replacements. Then, some good news: the Google statues are staying after all.

This week, we're keeping it real. Google finally settled with the four engineers it fired for organizing, but not before the Department of Justice found it withholding documents by claiming attorney-client privilege. We'll also regale you with an unfortunate tale of how Google-owned Looker's workers unknowingly trained their replacements. Then, some good news: the Google statues are staying after all.


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Links and Show Notes:

Google Settles With 4 Engineers Over Complaint It Fired Them for Organizing


Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges


Before layoffs hit Google-owned Looker, workers unknowingly trained their replacements


Apple TV app on Android and Google TV now blocks movie rentals and purchases


The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why

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