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.

US Reviewing Whether Apple Devices Infringed On Maxell Patents
US Reviewing Whether Apple Devices Infringed On Maxell Patents
August 19, 2020  |  Apple

The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether some Apple products infringed on patents from Japan-based Maxell Holdings, Reuters reported. Maxell alleged...

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The Tiffany-Costco Counterfeit Dispute Is Back
The Tiffany-Costco Counterfeit Dispute Is Back
August 19, 2020  |  Legal

Counterfeit goods on online marketplaces have seen an explosion amid COVID-19 from both those who attempt to pass off fakes and the platforms that try to block...

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Judge Stops $175M Revlon Loan Payment For Citi
Judge Stops $175M Revlon Loan Payment For Citi
August 18, 2020  |  Legal

Citigroup‘s request to freeze around $175 million in funds that were paid to hedge fund manager Brigade Capital Management by mistake has been granted by...

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Citibank Files Suit For $176M Payment Made By Mistake
Citibank Files Suit For $176M Payment Made By Mistake
August 18, 2020  |  Debt

Citigroup Inc. has asked a federal judge to order Brigade Capital Management LP to return $176 million accidentally paid to the New York-based global investment...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: US Unsure When It Might Sue Google, But Private Suit Claims Instagram Collected Users’ Biometric Data
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: US Unsure When It Might Sue Google, But Private Suit Claims...
August 17, 2020  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news for Big Tech’s Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Facebook, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators and politicians the world over....

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Google May Get Boost In Fortnite Suit From Apple’s Policies
Google May Get Boost In Fortnite Suit From Apple’s Policies
August 17, 2020  |  Legal

Google‘s less strict app-store policies give the search giant a better chance of beating game company Epic‘s lawsuit than fellow tech giant Apple has of...

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Apple To Block Epic Games Developer Account Over Fortnite Fight
Apple To Block Epic Games Developer Account Over Fortnite Fight
August 17, 2020  |  Apple

Game developer Epic said Apple plans to terminate its account with the tech giant’s mega-popular App Store, according to a 9to5Mac. Epic’s page on the...

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Filings Reveal Payments At Center Of Fortnite/Apple/Google Legal Battles
Filings Reveal Payments At Center Of Fortnite/Apple/Google Legal Battles
August 14, 2020  |  Legal

The latest salvo in the legal battles against Apple and Google alleging antitrust behavior – where court dockets are getting decidedly crowded – is now...

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DoorDash Next Gig Platform To Face Injunction In California Over Gig Worker Status
DoorDash Next Gig Platform To Face Injunction In California Over Gig Worker Status
August 13, 2020  |  Gig Economy

DoorDash, the San Francisco-based prepared food delivery service, could be the latest gig company to face an injunction to treat its workers as employees, not...

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