Category Archives: Legal Battles

Two Supreme Court cases could upend the rules of the internet

What happens if the internet’s most important law disappears? Daniel Cooper @danielwcooper Buried deep in the 1996 Telecommunications Act is a tiny clause that underpins everything we do online. It’s often described as the 26 words that created the internet — and with very good reason. Every email you send, social media post you make … Continue reading Two Supreme Court cases could upend the rules of the internet

Google Has ‘Durable Monopoly’ In Search, Justice Department Argues

Google Has ‘Durable Monopoly’ In Search, Justice Department Argues by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, February 17, 2023 Google is the “gatekeeper of the internet,” with “a durable monopoly” in search, the Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general contend in newly unsealed court papers. “Google cements its monopolies through exclusionary distribution agreements that … Continue reading Google Has ‘Durable Monopoly’ In Search, Justice Department Argues

Yandex Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With Russian Classified Sites

Yandex Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With Russian Classified Sites by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, June 1, 2022 The Yandex Group signed an agreement with the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia (FAS) — a federal-level executive governmental organization that controls the execution of the antitrust laws — and a consortium of Russian Internet companies, in connection with an antitrust … Continue reading Yandex Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With Russian Classified Sites

Justice Department Backs Antitrust Bill Targeting Large Tech Platforms

Justice Department Backs Antitrust Bill Targeting Large Tech Platforms by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, March 29, 2022 The Justice Department is backing an antitrust bill that would prohibit the largest tech companies from favoring their own products or services. “The Department views the rise of dominant platforms as presenting a threat to open markets and competition, … Continue reading Justice Department Backs Antitrust Bill Targeting Large Tech Platforms

Nine women accuse Sony of systemic sexism in a potential class-action lawsuit

Activision Blizzard continues to remove employees amid misconduct allegations But CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly tried to keep a lid on the exact figures. K. Holt @krisholt January 17th, 2022 Drew Angerer via Getty Images Since July, 37 Activision Blizzard employees have been fired or forced out and another 44 have been disciplined as the company … Continue reading Nine women accuse Sony of systemic sexism in a potential class-action lawsuit

Activision Blizzard faces wrongful death lawsuit over employee suicide

Activision Blizzard continues to remove employees amid misconduct allegations But CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly tried to keep a lid on the exact figures. K. Holt @krisholt January 17th, 2022 Drew Angerer via Getty Images Since July, 37 Activision Blizzard employees have been fired or forced out and another 44 have been disciplined as the company … Continue reading Activision Blizzard faces wrongful death lawsuit over employee suicide