Microsoft Is Headed to Court Again, This Time Over Data
Microsoft is taking the federal government to court over a data request that affects one of its customer companies.
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Senators Call on Google to Hire Long-Term Independent Contractors
Google uses many freelancers for a variety of services, but these workers don’t receive the same salary, benefit, or professional treatment as their full-time counterparts even when they work consistently.
UC Santa Barbara Sues Major Retailers over LED Light Bulb Patent
The recent lawsuit issued by the University of California Santa Barbara sparked attention to patent enforcement issues in the retail industry.
U.S. Wants Encryption Backdoor in Personal Devices
Major technology companies are fighting against U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s suggestion that encryption backdoors be installed in personal devices, while users should just accept the risk of this potential mandate.
Tesla and Apple Accuse Former Employees of Stealing Autonomous Vehicles Info
Large tech companies working on autonomous and electric vehicles are bringing Chinese competitors to court over alleged intellectual property thefts.
Australia Is Trying to Keep Facebook’s and Google’s Business Dealings in Check – Here’s How
A new report and recommendations made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission may help the country better understand how these big tech companies work, and how they might spread the wealth to other organizations.
Oregon Prisons Ban Computer Programming Books
Part of the Oregon Department of Corrections’ push for tougher security includes banning basic guides to computer programming.
SCOTUS Sets Precedent For First Amendment and Social Media
After the recent ruling in the Supreme Court, it will be hard to argue that social media platforms are public forums tied to First Amendment requirements.
US Immigrants Must Provide Social Media Credentials in Visa Applications
The Trump Administration is further expanding the vetting process for immigrants by increasing the amount of information they must provide.
Broken Net Neutrality Laws Are On the Rise in Europe – So Are the Worries
Concerns about net neutrality rules are on the rise while the European government works with telcos to develop new ones.
