Google, the Internet giant, acquired the building, around the corner from the Saint-Lazare train station, for an estimated 150 million euros, or $210 million, and Google employees are expected to move from their current nondescript Paris office by the end of the year. The investment is part of a campaign by Google to win hearts and minds across Europe as it confronts legal, regulatory and political challenges on issues including privacy, copyright disputes, antitrust actions and taxation. Read More
