https://www.mediapost.com/en-usFri, 02 Jun 2017 14:46:45 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302247/photojournalist-brings-copyright-suit-against-yaho.htmlA photojournalist has accused Yahoo of infringing her copyright by posting six photos she took of villagers in Ghana.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:46:45 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302247/photojournalist-brings-copyright-suit-against-yaho.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302192/google-facing-two-new-trademark-lawsuits-over-adwo.htmlA law firm and a fashion retailer have brought trademark infringement suits against Google over results in the search ads.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:28:34 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302192/google-facing-two-new-trademark-lawsuits-over-adwo.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302115/ftc-charges-trampoline-sellers-with-creating-fake.htmlThe FTC charged the owners of Infinity Trampolines and Olympus Pro Trampolines of creating fake review and safety-ratings sites to tout their products.Wed, 31 May 2017 13:57:37 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302115/ftc-charges-trampoline-sellers-with-creating-fake.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302036/take-two-fights-gotcha-privacy-suit.htmlTake-Two Interactive Software is asking an appellate court to refuse to revive a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of violating an Illinois privacy law by collecting users' faceprints.Tue, 30 May 2017 15:07:56 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/302036/take-two-fights-gotcha-privacy-suit.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301728/facebook-users-push-to-proceed-with-civil-rights-s.htmlFacebook users are asking a judge to reject Facebook's argument that it's not responsible for illegal job ads posted by users.Tue, 23 May 2017 16:55:26 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301728/facebook-users-push-to-proceed-with-civil-rights-s.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301597/marketers-press-claims-against-facebook-over-infla.html"Advertisers were led to believe that Facebook's video advertising performed better -- and was therefore more valuable -- than it really was," marketers argue.Mon, 22 May 2017 14:31:24 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301597/marketers-press-claims-against-facebook-over-infla.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301479/facebook-prevails-in-lawsuit-over-terrorist-attack.htmlSiding with Facebook, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to hold the social networking service responsible for terrorist attacks in Israel.Fri, 19 May 2017 09:38:04 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301479/facebook-prevails-in-lawsuit-over-terrorist-attack.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301420/fcc-moves-forward-with-plan-to-gut-net-neutrality.htmlThe Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 today to move forward with Chairman Ajit Pai's proposal to repeal key portions of the net neutrality rules.Thu, 18 May 2017 13:29:19 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301420/fcc-moves-forward-with-plan-to-gut-net-neutrality.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301410/facebook-fined-122-million-for-misleading-eu-abou.htmlAuthorities in Europe fined Facebook $122 million for misleading officials about its ability to automatically combine data about its users with WhatsApp's.Thu, 18 May 2017 11:47:16 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301410/facebook-fined-122-million-for-misleading-eu-abou.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301332/facebook-prevails-in-privacy-suit-over-tracking-on.htmlFacebook has defeated a lawsuit accusing it of violating users' privacy by gleaning data from health sites in order to send people targeted ads.Wed, 17 May 2017 13:35:11 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301332/facebook-prevails-in-privacy-suit-over-tracking-on.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301262/google-can-keep-trademark-court-says.htmlGoogle has a valid trademark in its name, although people use the word "google" as a verb, an appellate panel said Tuesday.Tue, 16 May 2017 16:43:22 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301262/google-can-keep-trademark-court-says.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301235/filmon-settles-battle-with-broadcasters.htmlAfter eight years of litigation, online video distributor FilmOn has reached a confidential settlement with broadcasters.Tue, 16 May 2017 11:57:03 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301235/filmon-settles-battle-with-broadcasters.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301115/dma-backs-vizio-in-video-privacy-battle.htmlA battle over whether Vizio violated a video privacy law "will have a direct impact on DMA and its members," the organization says.Mon, 15 May 2017 09:02:30 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301115/dma-backs-vizio-in-video-privacy-battle.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301048/ana-backs-wireless-carriers-in-battle-over-cell-p.html"The government may not require private parties to vilify their own products, and certainly cannot require misleading statements about them," the ANA argues.Fri, 12 May 2017 16:29:30 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/301048/ana-backs-wireless-carriers-in-battle-over-cell-p.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300969/fccs-clyburn-urges-consumers-to-oppose-net-neutra.html"We cannot afford to remain silent," FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn said in a speech this week.Thu, 11 May 2017 16:26:47 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300969/fccs-clyburn-urges-consumers-to-oppose-net-neutra.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300934/windstream-takes-copyright-battle-with-music-publi.htmlWindstream has appealed a trial judge's decision to dismiss the company's lawsuit against a music publisher that allegedly threatened to sue over piracy.Thu, 11 May 2017 12:33:43 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300934/windstream-takes-copyright-battle-with-music-publi.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300885/robotexting-law-violates-free-speech-rights-faceb.htmlA law that prohibits companies from sending robotexts to users without their consent violates Facebook's free speech rights, the company argues.Wed, 10 May 2017 14:34:59 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300885/robotexting-law-violates-free-speech-rights-faceb.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300831/court-may-revive-ftcs-battle-with-att-over-throt.htmlA federal appellate court has agreed to reconsider its earlier ruling that the FTC lacks authority to prosecute AT&T for allegedly throttling customers.Tue, 09 May 2017 20:11:11 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300831/court-may-revive-ftcs-battle-with-att-over-throt.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300813/schumer-proposes-consumer-advocate-rohit-chopra-fo.htmlSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has recommended Rohit Chopra, a consumer advocate with Consumer Federation of America, to serve on the Federal Trade Commission.Tue, 09 May 2017 16:16:41 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300813/schumer-proposes-consumer-advocate-rohit-chopra-fo.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300801/vizio-seeks-to-take-video-privacy-battle-to-appell.htmlSmart TV manufacturer Vizio is seeking to immediately appeal a judge's decision allowing consumers to proceed with allegations that it violated a federal video privacy law by sharing information about viewers with ad-tech companies and data brokers.Tue, 09 May 2017 14:54:53 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300801/vizio-seeks-to-take-video-privacy-battle-to-appell.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300717/adidas-puma-and-dunkin-donuts-among-companies-co.htmlCompanies including Dunkin' Donuts, Puma, Chanel and Adidas, as well as celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Vanessa Hudgens, reportedly received letters from the FTC.Mon, 08 May 2017 15:45:43 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300717/adidas-puma-and-dunkin-donuts-among-companies-co.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300707/uber-settles-text-spam-probe-in-washington.htmlRide-hailing company Uber has promised to take steps to obtain Washington state residents' consent before sending them text messages.Mon, 08 May 2017 15:21:13 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300707/uber-settles-text-spam-probe-in-washington.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300574/tipsy-elves-sues-rival-over-google-ads.htmlTipsy Elves, which secured funding after appearing on Shark Tank in 2013, has sued rival company Ugly Christmas Sweater over its search ads.Fri, 05 May 2017 13:07:35 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300574/tipsy-elves-sues-rival-over-google-ads.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300509/twitter-facebook-and-google-sued-by-families-of-s.htmlFamily members of three people killed by a terrorist in San Bernardino sue tech platforms for allegedly enabling ISIS to recruit and fundraise.Thu, 04 May 2017 15:29:25 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300509/twitter-facebook-and-google-sued-by-families-of-s.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300424/pokemon-go-defeats-lawsuit-over-privacy-policy.htmlA judge has dismissed a consumer's lawsuit alleging that the developer of Pokemon Go violated Florida's consumer protection law.Wed, 03 May 2017 14:47:22 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300424/pokemon-go-defeats-lawsuit-over-privacy-policy.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300331/appeals-court-sides-with-cnn-in-app-privacy-battle.htmlAn appellate court has ruled in favor of CNN in a dispute over whether its iTunes app violated a federal privacy law.Tue, 02 May 2017 14:18:48 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300331/appeals-court-sides-with-cnn-in-app-privacy-battle.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300199/court-wont-reconsider-filmons-eligibility-for-ca.htmlHanding FilmOn another defeat, a federal appellate court said it won't reconsider its recent decision that the company is ineligible for a cable license.Mon, 01 May 2017 08:31:12 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300199/court-wont-reconsider-filmons-eligibility-for-ca.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300156/charter-loses-skirmish-in-battle-over-broadband-ad.htmlNew York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has scored a preliminary victory in his lawsuit accusing Charter of duping consumers by delivering slower-than-advertised Web service.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:25:54 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300156/charter-loses-skirmish-in-battle-over-broadband-ad.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300137/judge-grants-facebook-permission-to-appeal-robo-te.htmlA judge authorized Facebook to appeal his decision requiring the company to face allegations that it illegally sent people messages about their friends' birthdays.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:14:46 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300137/judge-grants-facebook-permission-to-appeal-robo-te.htmlhttps://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300042/slice-hit-with-privacy-suit-over-alleged-sale-of.htmlThe owner of email management company Unroll.me has been sued for allegedly violating the federal wiretap law by selling "anonymized" data to Uber.Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:03:48 -0400https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300042/slice-hit-with-privacy-suit-over-alleged-sale-of.html