legal

Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

Legal Fees, New Regulation Costs Could Impact Apple’s Bottom Line, Company Report Says
Legal Fees, New Regulation Costs Could Impact Apple’s Bottom Line, Company Report Says
November 01, 2020  |  Apple

In Apple‘s annual report, the tech giant discussed the impact that various legal proceedings and new regulations around the world could have on its operations...

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Report: Amazon Alleges India’s Future Retail Breached Its Contract
Report: Amazon Alleges India’s Future Retail Breached Its Contract
November 01, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon, which is fuming over a decision by its India business partner Future Retail to sell assets to rising Amazon rival Reliance Industries, has asked...

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Judge Orders Insurer To Pay Restaurant For COVID Losses
Judge Orders Insurer To Pay Restaurant For COVID Losses
October 29, 2020  |  Legal

A North Carolina judge has ruled that an insurance company that sold business interruption coverage to the owners of two high-profile restaurant groups in the...

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Walmart Chile Sued By Association Of Suppliers
Walmart Chile Sued By Association Of Suppliers
October 29, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The Chilean unit of Walmart Inc. has been sued in Chile by suppliers alleging anti-competitive practices, Reuters reported. The suit was filed in the Tribunal...

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EU Court Rules Facebook Must Store Data In ‘Virtual Data Room’
EU Court Rules Facebook Must Store Data In ‘Virtual Data Room’
October 29, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union’s (EU) second-highest court ruled that Facebook can’t be forced to turn over sensitive information without a review. Instead of handing everything over,...

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Saks Fifth Avenue Lender Looks To Foreclose On Miami Store
Saks Fifth Avenue Lender Looks To Foreclose On Miami Store
October 27, 2020  |  Retail

The pandemic has pounded traditional retailers. Landlords and lenders involved with properties ranging from large malls to urban shopping areas are sizing up their options...

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Alphabet 3Q Earnings Will Focus On Advertising, The Cloud And US Antitrust Lawsuit
Alphabet 3Q Earnings Will Focus On Advertising, The Cloud And US Antitrust Lawsuit
October 27, 2020  |  Earnings

With all the “sturm und drang” surrounding Google and the antitrust lawsuit the U.S. Justice Department brought earlier this month, it’s easy to overlook the...

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India’s Future Retail Says It Faces Selloff If Reliance Deal Falls Through
India’s Future Retail Says It Faces Selloff If Reliance Deal Falls Through
October 26, 2020  |  Legal

India-based Future Retail is facing liquidation if it can’t enter into Reliance‘s deal to purchase assets, according to Reuters, citing a legal order in which...

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Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Between Apple, Google Threatened By Antitrust Lawsuit
Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Between Apple, Google Threatened By Antitrust Lawsuit
October 26, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

A 15-year deal between Google and Apple that nets the latter billions of dollars every year is now threatened by a landmark antitrust lawsuit brought...

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