After years of intellectual property lawsuit battles, the two tech giants are declaring a ceasefire in the courtroom. …read more Source:: Legal
Month: September 2015
Microsoft signs updated Android, Linux patent pact with I-O Data
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•Microsoft and peripheral and tablet maker I-O Data Device have renewed and extended their patent agreement to cover various I-O Data Linux and Android devices. …read more Source:: Legal
Apple to pay $4.2M to L.A. school district for iPad software issues
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•After months of expressing dissatisfaction with the software on more than 40,000 iPads, a massive school district will get a small settlement from Apple if the school board approves. …read more Source:: Legal
Yahoo going ahead with Alibaba spinoff plan regardless of IRS changes
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•Yahoo asserted a new IRS policy — described to apply to transactions similar to the one involving the Alibaba investment — would not actually apply retroactively. …read more Source:: Legal
Two new Windows 10 resources: Microsoft’s official activation and servicing guidance
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•Microsoft quietly has released two formerly missing — and much-needed — Windows 10 resources, an activation assistance page and Windows 10 servicing and updating guide. …read more Source:: Legal
Belgian court gives Uber 21 days to end UberPop service
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•A Belgian court has confirmed a ban on controversial ride-sharing app UberPop, giving it 21 days to close operations in Brussels or risk massive penalties. …read more Source:: Legal
Court told Dotcom case is ‘simple fraud’
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•After three and a half years, Kim Dotcom has faced court in New Zealand facing charges of copyright violation, racketeering, and money laundering, as well as potential extradition to the …read more Source:: Legal
France rejects Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ appeal
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•France has upheld a decision against Google that recognises internet users’ ‘right to be forgotten’. …read more Source:: Legal
Volkswagen forced to recall 500,000 vehicles over illicit law-bending software
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•The automaker has been accused of using software to circumvent environmental law in the United States. …read more Source:: Legal
Asylum seeker data breach assessment ‘procedurally unfair’
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•The investigation into the impacts and risks inherent in accidentally publishing the personal details of almost 10,000 asylum seekers online was unfair, the Australian Federal Court has found. …read more Source:: Legal