Sayeth Ashok Ramani, representing Google, in their response a subpoena from the “Attorneys for Alberto R. Gonzoles’” demanding that Google hand over a million search results:
“Google objects to Defendant’s view of Google’s higly proprietary queries database as a free resource that Defendant can access and use, some levels removed, to formulate its own defense. This is not an appropriate use of the federal courts’ subpoena power.”
“Moreover, Google’s acceding to the Request would suggest that it is willing to reveal information about those that use its services. This is not a perception that Google can accept.”
Basically, DON’T BE EVIL, GONZO.
Word. Further analysis and updates at Search Engine Watch.