PS5 faceplate or IP violation? The law behind Dbrand’s “Darkplates”
Design patents, brand confusion, and "familiar-but-legally-distinct" logos. Enlarge When gaming peripherals company Dbrand started selling its custom black PS5 faceplates in February, its website cheekily suggested that its e.....»»
Instagram hit with $400 million fine for violation of EU children privacy rules
Instagram has received the second-highest fine under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation with a €405 million bill – the highest was a €746 million penalty to Amazon last year. This fine is due to a violation of children’s p.....»»
Fired employee sues N.H. dealership alleging COVID-19 law violation
A fired employee of a New Hampshire Chevrolet dealership is suing his former employer, alleging his rights were violated under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, among other laws. The complaint, filed July 25 with the U.S. District Court.....»»
Apple claims human rights violation over iPhone ban in Colombia, despite judge’s warning
In the latest bizarre twist to the patent infringement battle between Apple and Ericsson, the Cupertino company has responded to the iPhone ban in Colombia by claiming that its human rights have been infringed. The company requested emergency relief.....»»
EU considering new evidence to speed up antitrust case against Apple
Antitrust regulators in the European Union are reportedly planning to bolster their investigation of Apple with new evidence, though no new charges will be brought.Apple logoThe European Commission in 2021 said that Apple was in violation of competit.....»»
You can now make your phone look like the Nothing Phone (1)
Dbrand just announced a new set of phone skins called “Something” that will make your phone look like the Nothing Phone (1). The post You can now make your phone look like the Nothing Phone (1) first appeared on Phandroid. The Nothing P.....»»
Can’t buy a Nothing Phone? Now you can turn your phone into one
Dbrand caught on to the Nothing Phone 1's flashy exterior and launched a line of cases that transform your phone into a Nothing Phone......»»
What’s better than Nothing? Something. Dbrand iPhone skin shows your phone’s internals
The Nothing Phone launched this week, and the most distinctive thing about the design is a transparent rear cover to reveal the internals of the device – along with some funky lights. You can now give your iPhone 13 Pro Max the same look with a ne.....»»
Two-eared listening is essential for understanding restorative justice in Canada
Restorative justice was introduced in the western world in the late 1970s as a way to rethink crime and punishment. It's an approach to criminal justice that sees crime as a violation of people and relationships and makes it the obligation of those r.....»»
Lawsuit: Tesla broke US law by not providing 60-day notice before mass layoff
Laid-off Tesla workers say WARN Act violation means Tesla owes them for back pay. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla Fremont Factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) A lawsuit.....»»
California Parents Could Soon Sue For Social Media Addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill that passed the.....»»
Florida Law on Social Media Unconstitutional, Appeals Court Rules
A Florida law intended to punish social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled Monday, dealing a major victory to companies who had been accused by GOP Gov. Ron.....»»
Brazil orders Apple to pay iPhone buyer $1,000 for not including charger
A court in Brazil's Goiania city says Apple is in violation of consumer protection laws, and must compensate a customer who was sold an iPhone without a charger.Brazil's government has previously fined Apple for not including a charger with the iPhon.....»»
Writing Google Reviews About Patients Is Actually a HIPAA Violation
"According to The Verge, health providers writing Google reviews about patients with identifiable information is a HIPAA violation," writes Slashdot reader August Oleman. From the report: In the past few years, the phrase 'HIPAA violation' has been t.....»»
Why Amazon only got a $60,000 fine for a "serious" labor violation
To a company worth hundreds of billions of dollars, does anything under six digits even rate as chump change?On Monday, Washington State's department of labor and industries cited Amazon for "unsafe labor practices" at one of its fulfillment centers.....»»
Android"s Messages, Dialer Apps Quietly Sent Text, Call Info To Google
Google's Messages and Dialer apps for Android devices have been collecting and sending data to Google without specific notice and consent, and without offering the opportunity to opt-out, potentially in violation of Europe's data protection law. From.....»»
HBO Accused of Sharing Subscriber Data With Facebook In Class Action Lawsuit
HBO was hit with a class action lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that it shares subscribers' viewing history with Facebook, in violation of a federal privacy law. Variety reports: A class action law firm, Bursor & Fisher, filed the suit in federal court i.....»»
"Grave Concern" as Ukraine"s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant under Russian Orders
"Staff at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are being told what to do by the Russian military commander who seized the site last week, in violation of international safety protocols," reports the Guardian: The International Atomic Energy Ag.....»»
DISH: Pirate IPTV Operators Launched New Services Despite $90m Judgment
The former operators of SetTV, a pirate IPTV service that was ordered to pay $90 million in damages to DISH Networks, are reportedly back in business with several new services, in violation of a permanent injunction. Some of DISH's evidence comes fro.....»»
Google Drive is flagging some macOS files for copyright violation
Mac users are receiving copyright violation notices from Google over hidden 'DS_Store' files......»»
Purdue just sued Google for a decade-old power patent: Here’s why
Fresh legal trouble is brewing for Google after Purdue University filed a lawsuit against the tech giant alleging a smartphone-related patent violation. According to Reuters, Google has allegedly violated one of Purdue University’s patents that.....»»