Former Google Legal Chief Faces Investigation Call Over Alleged Record Destruction

Kent Walker, the former General Counsel for Google, is currently facing scrutiny as the American Economic Liberties Project, along with two other organizations, have urged the State Bar of California to launch an investigation into his actions. The groups allege that Walker advised Google to conduct what they describe as “widespread and illegal destruction of records,” potentially affecting several ongoing federal trials. These allegations, if true, could have significant repercussions not only for Google but also within the broader legal and business communities. Further details can be accessed through Law360’s report.