<ul><li>Google issued a confidential memo to its employees in 2008 to protect itself from potential legal fallout.</li><li>The memo advised employees to be cautious when discussing sensitive topics and warned against making comments that could be used against the company in lawsuits.</li><li>Google made changes to its internal communication systems, including introducing an 'off the record' feature and encouraging the use of 'attorney-client privileged' on certain documents.</li><li>This memo marked the beginning of a shift in Google's internal communication culture and became a key part of their strategy in minimizing legal risks, especially in the face of antitrust lawsuits.</li></ul>

The memo that shaped Google’s legal strategy

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