That last part about the law firm representing them for free because it would allow Google to have some control over precedent seems, if true, very ethically qu

That last part about the law firm representing them for free because it would allow Google to have some control over precedent seems, if true, very ethically questionable to me. Lawyer have a responsibility of undivided loyalty to their clients. Just because the work is being done pro bono does not nullify that responsibility.