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Sony Bans Class-Action Lawsuits By PlayStation Users
Sony's new terms of service are about protecting Sony, not PlayStation Network users
Motorola’s Patents Are No Big Win For Google
Motorola's patents might come in handy, but they won't stop rivals from attacking Google and Android in court, says Clint Boulton
Investors Sue Google Directors Over $500m DoJ Payout
Larry Page and Eric Schmidt are named in lawsuits over $500m settlement for illegal drug advertising
Nominet Considers Criminal Domain Takedown Rules
Police could request a domain be blocked without a court order, if new proposals are adopted
Apple Suit Forces Samsung To Pull Galaxy Tab From IFA
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 is no longer on display at the IFA 2011 show, after Apple won an injunction in Germany
Police Score More Arrests In Hunt For Hackers
The Met's e-Crime unit has bagged two more suspected 'hacktivists' and charged a further two
WikiLeaks Threatens To Sue Over Guardian Leaks
WikiLeaks is preparing to bite the hand that feeds it publicity, for disclosing the password to its leaked cables
Sacked Microsoft UK Exec Alleges Lewd Drunkenness
Former Microsoft UK senior executive lodges claims of "excessive drunkenness" in High Court case
Security Most Pressing Issue For Readers
Security concerns you more than broadband coverage and patents. Next up: Did you take work on holiday?
Apple Faces 27,000-Strong South Korean Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple in South Korea, for violations of privacy
Antitrust Regulators Should Bless ‘Googorola’ Bid
Regulators should bless Google's bid for Motorola to help the company defend Android from Apple and Microsoft lawsuits, says Clint Boulton
Government Prodded Over Personal Data Protection
The Equality and Human Rights Commission says government needs to overhaul its data protection regime
Is Apple Trying To Beat Android… Or Destroy It?
Apple and Google may need each other, but Clint Boulton believes Steve Jobs wants to kill Android to settle scores with Eric Schmidt
Google Buys More Than 1,000 IBM Patents
Google has acquired hundreds of patents from IBM, giving it protection against possible litigation
Hollywood Wins BT Block On Newzbin2 Pirate Website
BT has been ordered to stop its customers from accessing file-sharing website Newzbin2
Sony Insurer Refuses Payout For Data Breach
Zurich Insurance, which suffered a data breach of its own last year, is refusing to accept liability for the Sony hack
Apple’s HTC Patent Victory Is The Tip Of The IceBerg
Apple's patent victory over HTC will have other Android phone makers quaking in their boots, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Julian Assange Accused Of ‘Coercion’ By Prosecution
Julian Assange's court fight continues, with prosecutors accusing the Wikileaks founder of coercion
Apple Files Fresh HTC Lawsuit
Apple has filed another complaint against HTC, as its Samsung dispute escalates
US Calls For Extradition Of UK Web Pirates
A US agency official has said that .com or .net addresses fall under their jurisdiction in piracy battle
Apple Moves To Block Samsung Imports
Apple has filed a preliminary injunction in an attempt to block importation of Samsung products into the US
Microsoft Patents Wiretap Technology For Skype
Microsoft has filed a patent application for a technology that allows VoIP conversations to be legally monitored
Microsoft Corners Android Tablet Maker On Patents
Microsoft has entered into another Android-related patent agreement with tablet maker Velocity Micro
Apple Wins Touchscreen Patent For Smartphones
Apple has won a highly significant patent for capacitive touchscreens in smartphones
Facebook Twins Seek New Law Suit
The Winklevoss twins dropped one case, but are suing again for a bigger share of Facebook
Nokia Loses UK 3G Patent Battle
Nokia has lost out to Bavarian firm IPCom over a 'key' 3G patent in a ground-breaking High Court ruling
Oracle Won’t Give An Inch On Google Android
What is the cost to Google of offering Android free to 100 million-plus users? Oracle reckons billions of dollars, says Clint Boulton
HP Sues Oracle Over Itanium Support
Oracle maintains Intel has plans to kill Itanium, while HP says Oracle wants to force users onto Sun Sparc servers
Microsoft’s Defeat By i4i Will Alter Patent Cases
Microsoft's losing battle with i4i before the US Supreme Court could affect future patent-infringement lawsuits, says Nicholas Kolakowski