Justice Department to review Google-Yahoo deal:
The U.S. Justice Department plans to gather information from third parties in a probe of the advertising deal struck last month between Google and Yahoo, according to sources familiar with these types of investigations.
Within the next week, the Justice Department is expected to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) that seek documents from the third parties, said one source, noting the information requested could range from a general request on the competitive landscape to very specific requests involving Yahoo and Google.
Third parties that are expected to receive the CIDs include competitors, customers like major advertisers, and potential partners, the source added.
Not a moment too soon.