Tagged: Legal Issues

Cisco appeals EU decision on Microsoft-Skype merger
Cisco Systems has launched an appeal of the European Commission's decision to approve Microsoft's acquisition of Skype.

VEVO comes under fire for illegal streaming
Music video streaming service and anti-piracy advocate VEVO has come under fire for streaming a pirated NFL game at an industry event.

Group sues over Google privacy policy changes
The Electronic Privacy Information Centre has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission in an effort to block Google's privacy policy changes.

Ofcom caps broadband and phone line prices
Ofcom proposes price cut for BT broadband and telephone lines.

Apple pulls iPad and iPhones in Germany
Apple has begun to pull older iPad and iPhone models from its German online store following a Motorola patent injunction.

Angry Birds boss doesn't see Piracy as a bad thing
Rovio boss Mikael Hed says music industry can use piracy to attract fans.

Twitter hushing tweets country-by-country
Twitter announces ability to censor certain tweets depending on rules of specific countries.

EU introducing uniform data protection rules
The European Union is introducing new uniform data protection rules for businesses and greater personal data rights for individuals.

YouTube acquires RightsFlow
YouTube has acquired licencing service RightsFlow, it has announced.

Samsung wins right to sell Galaxy in US, despite Apple
The latest in the Apple vs Samsung patent infringement row is a win for the Galaxy makers, as Samsung is granted rights to sell products in US.