Dive summary:

• Google CEO Larry Page met with Federal Trade Commission officials as it appeared the FTC investigation of Google is ending.
• Google denies any antitrust violations and is trying to avoid a consent decree.
• The FTC investigation is reportedly tied to exclusive search agreements with publishers and alleged used of patents to stop rival smartphone makers from entering the market.

From the article:

… The FTC wants Google to resolve its concerns over the firm's dominance in the Internet search market. If Google can't allay antitrust concerns, the FTC can file a lawsuit and head to court for several years. …