SEC Will Not Pursue Case Against Google

We’ve learned from an SEC 8-K filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission will not pursue a case against Google regarding the pre-IPO publication of a Playboy interview with Sergey Brin and Larry Page.

The filing also points out that Google has also settled with the SEC “relating to its stock option practices.” Google will not be fined.
These three documents offer details.
+ Cease and Decist Order from the SEC
+ Google’s Offer of Settlement
+ Consent Order for Violations Of Section 25110 Of The California Corp. Code

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