Genentech chairman resigns from Google board.Byline: AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. WASHINGTON: Genentech chairman Arthur Levinson has resigned from the board of directors of Google amid a probe by US authorities into his membership of the boards of both the Internet giant and Apple. Google, in a statement Monday, did not give any reason for LevinsonEoe1/4aos departure but it comes just two months after Google chief executive Eric Schmidt resigned from the board of Apple. US law prohibits a person from serving on the boards of two companies that are direct rivals, and the Federal Trade Commission opened an investigation in May into the overlapping Google and Apple board memberships. FTC FTC See Federal Trade Commission (FTC). chairman Jon Leibowitz welcomed Monday s announcement. "Google, Apple, and Mr. Levinson should be commended for recognizing that overlapping board members between competing companies raise serious antitrust issues and for their willingness to resolve our concerns without the need for litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. ," Leibowitz said in a statement. "Beyond this matter, we will continue to monitor companies that share board members and take enforcement actions where appropriate,Eoe1/4A[yen] he said. Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog consumer watchdog n → organización f protectora del consumidor consumer watchdog n → organisme m pour la défense des consommateurs also welcomed LevinsonEoe1/4aos resignation, saying he had "acted correctly" in stepping down. "We re pleased that Arthur Levinson finally realized that serving on both Google s and Apple s boards were untenable," said John Simpson
John Cody Fidler-Simpson CBE (born August 9, 1944), commonly known as John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog. "It took too long, but he finally did the right thing." Levinson had served on the Google board since April 2004. Schmidt, asked by a reporter less than two weeks ago whether Levinson should step down from the board of Google, said, "I would hope not. I don t think it s necessary." Schmidt on Monday described Levinson as a good friend and valued colleague. "Art has been a key part of Google s success these past five years, offering unvarnished advice and vital counsel on every big issue and opportunity Google has faced," Schmidt said. "Though he leaves as a member of our board, Art will always have a special place at Google." Levinson said working with Google has been a "remarkable experience.Eoe1/4A[yen] I greatly admire what they ve built and have no doubt that Google has a terrific future," he said. Apple chief executive Steve Jobs, in announcing SchmidtEoe1/4aos resignation from the Apple board in August, said that the Google CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. could no longer function effectively with Google entering more of AppleEoe1/4aos core businesses, such as the smartphone and personalm computer operating system markets. Muscat Muscat, Maskat, or Masqat (all: mŭs`kăt, mŭs`kət), city (1993 pop. 533,774), capital of Oman, SE Arabia, on the Gulf of Oman. It is flanked by rugged mountains. Press and Publishing House SAOC SAOC Studies in Ancient Oriental Civilization SAOC Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club (UK) SAOC Sector Air Operations Center SAOC South African Orchid Council SAOC Submariners Association Of Canada (Gloucester, ON, Canada) 2009 Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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