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Jonathan Stempel

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FTC Has Power to Police Companies’ Cyber Security, Says Appeals CourtFTC Has Power to Police Companies’ Cyber Security, Says Appeals Court
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The ruling allows the agency to pursue a lawsuit accusing hotel operator Wyndham Worldwide of failing to properly safeguard consumers’ information.

By Jonathan Stempel
Technology
Uber Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit by Connecticut Taxi CompaniesUber Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit by Connecticut Taxi Companies
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U.S. District Judge Alvin Thompson in Hartford said the plaintiffs failed to show that Uber competed unfairly.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Facebook Defeats Shareholder Litigation Over IPOFacebook Defeats Shareholder Litigation Over IPO
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Plaintiffs had charged that Facebook concealed threats to its growth prospects before its May 2012 initial public offering.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Apple Wins Retrial on $533 Million Award in iTunes Patent CaseApple Wins Retrial on $533 Million Award in iTunes Patent Case
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The judge said jurors might have been confused by his instructions on how to properly calculate royalties.

By Jonathan Stempel
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NSA Domestic Phone Spying Program Illegal, Appeals Court RulesNSA Domestic Phone Spying Program Illegal, Appeals Court Rules
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Court says Patriot Act doesn’t authorize bulk collection of phone metadata.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Google, Viacom Win Dismissal of Suit Over Children’s Web PrivacyGoogle, Viacom Win Dismissal of Suit Over Children’s Web Privacy
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The suit alleged that children who visited the Nickelodeon website were tracked for the purpose of targeted advertising.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Judge Awards $40.7 Million in SEC Case Over Bitcoin Ponzi SchemeJudge Awards $40.7 Million in SEC Case Over Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
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The collective loss to investors was close to $150 million.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Court Tosses VirnetX’s $368 Million Patent Judgment Against AppleCourt Tosses VirnetX’s $368 Million Patent Judgment Against Apple
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The ruling sent VirnetX stock down by almost 50 percent.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Apple $450 Million E-Book Settlement Wins Court ApprovalApple $450 Million E-Book Settlement Wins Court Approval
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The size of the settlement hinges on the outcome of Apple’s appeal in the antitrust case.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Google Must Face Privacy Suit Over Commingled User DataGoogle Must Face Privacy Suit Over Commingled User Data
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“Like Rocky rising from Apollo’s uppercut in the 14th round, plaintiffs’ complaint has sustained much damage but just manages to stand,” said the judge.

By Jonathan Stempel