Entries in 'law' (90)
Jury struggles for verdict in Oracle vs Google
NEWSThe jury deliberating the recent Google vs Oracle trial over the use of Java in Android have retired over the weekend in the hope they can agree on a verdict.
America sues Apple and book publishers
NEWSUS authorities have launched an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and the largest book publishers, alleging that the companies conspired to raise the price of electronic books.
Wikipedia to shut on Wednesday to protest US internet legislation
NEWSOnline encyclopedia Wikipedia is to 'black out' the English-language version for 24 hours on Wednesday in protest at the proposed US internet regulation legislation SOPA and PIPA, saying that if ...
Kaspersky ditches BSA over anti-piracy bill
NEWSRussian security software vendor Kaspersky Lab has withdrawn from the Business Software Alliance over the trade group's support for the controversial US SOPA legislation.
US moves to scrap overtime for IT workers
NEWSA bill has been introduced to the US senate that will make employees exempt from paying IT workers overtime.
Samsung Galaxy smartphones banned in EU
NEWSApple has scored a critical victory against smartphone rival Samsung having successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against the sale of Samsung Galaxy smartphones throughout much of the EU.
US court rules 'music locker' services legal
NEWSA US federal court judge has ruled that the cloud-based MP3tunes music streaming service does not violate copyright laws in a ruling with ramifications for other online 'music locker' businesses.
HTC launches fresh Apple legal complaint
NEWSSmartphone giant HTC has fired yet off yet another patent action against Apple, alleging that Apple's iPhone, iPad and Mac desktop lines infringe on patents relating to Wi-Fi.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban suspended
NEWSThe German court has suspended the early injunction granting a ban on the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 throughout the EU including the UK.
Apple 'false evidence' in Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction
NEWSA Dutch magazine has found that Apple manipulated images in the firm's successful application to a German court to have Samsung's competing Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned from sale in the ...
Google slams anti-Android 'hostile campaign' of 'bogus patents'
NEWSGoogle hit back at rivals targeting the firm's free Android mobile operating system, calling the action a "hostile, organized campaign against Android by Microsoft, Oracle, Apple and other companies, waged ...
HTC vs Apple patent battle reaches the UK
NEWSTaiwanese smartphone giant HTC has launched legal action against Apple in the UK courts.
Landmark net piracy case to have major UK web impact
NEWSA High Court judge has ruled that ISP BT must block a website which provides movie download links but legal experts have warned this has set a major new precident.
London teen arrested in FBI Anonymous swoop
NEWSA 16-year-old boy has been arrested in the UK as part of an FBI investigation into the activities of hacktivist group Anonymous.
Mobile developers shunning US market in fear of lawsuits
NEWSThe growth of US software patent disputes has forced some application developers to turn away from publishing their wares on the US version of Android Market and Apple App Store.
Wi-Fi hacking 'neighbour from hell' gets 18 years
NEWSA man has been jailed for 18 years following a prolonged campaign of hacking his neighbours Wi-Fi in an attempt to frame them for child pornography and threats against the ...
Aussie Facebook 'Beer Baron' defiant after fine
NEWSTwo men in Australia have been fined £1,600 each for selling alcohol without a licence following a sting operation by the New South Wales Liquor, Gaming and Racing authorities.
Google to face US anti-trust probe
NEWSUS regulators are preparing a formal anti-trust investigation into internet giant Google according to a Wall Street Journal report.
British student faces US extradition and jail
NEWSA British computer science student is facing a potential jail sentence following his arrest and extradition request by US authorities relating to a TV download site.
Apple could face 420 million euro Nokia bill
NEWSNokia may have netted up to 420 million Euros in the recent settlement with Apple regarding smartphone patents, according to a Deutsche Bank analyst.
