Google stacks its legal team with former DOJ employees as it faces antitrust cases

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Such hiring is a reflection of the intense scrutiny Google is facing from governments around the world.

It can be a signal that a company anticipates dealing with regulatory challenges in years to come.

Ex-government officials often work for previous employers or clients who become relevant in their work.

The DOJ last month accused Google of destroying chat messages it should have kept under a litigation hold related to the investigation.

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