Microsoft and Google throw in the Lee
Chairs safe for now
The very public spat between Microsoft and Google over the hiring of Kai-Fu Lee has ended. The increased tension between the two companies that the Lee saga emphasized remains.
Microsoft and Google revealed this week that they’ve settled the Lee hiring issue, ending the embarrassing drama before a January trial. Neither party would reveal the terms of their agreement or add anything much in the way of detail. Lawyers representing the companies said they were “pleased” and “satisfied” with the secret arrangement.
The Lee spat began in July when Google poached the executive from Microsoft to run its Chinese research and development operations. Microsoft struck back with a lawsuit and some harsh words.
Full story: Channelregister.co.uk
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