It has been six days since Turkey banned the use of Twitter but the popular social media site isn’t taking this fight lying down. After trying to come to an agreement with Turkish authorities, Twitter had no choice but to file petitions for lawsuits against the ban. Twitter argues that the legal basis for the… Continue reading Twitter Fights Back, Files Suit to Lift Ban in Turkey
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Google Is Not Willing to Spill the Beans on Gmail Scanning
A consolidated action lawsuit is in the works against Google for email scanning in Gmail, an act that may be akin to illegal wiretapping. The case is set for trial in November but even so, Google has been fighting to keep the details of its internal processes regarding Gmail confidential. Google has never denied that… Continue reading Google Is Not Willing to Spill the Beans on Gmail Scanning
Twitter Sued by James Dean’s Management Firm over Fan Account
February 8, 2014 marked James Dean’s would-be 83rd birthday. Although he is not alive today, Dean’s legacy lives on in several ways, including in a Twitter account run by fans. CMG Worldwide, which controls commercial estates for numerous deceased celebrities, including Dean, isn’t a fan of the account and wants it to be deleted. CMG… Continue reading Twitter Sued by James Dean’s Management Firm over Fan Account
Leaked Videos Could Lead to Huge Settlement for Ousted Snapchat Co-Founder
Snapchat is the hottest mobile app on the market, but that’s not the only place where things are heating up. Reggie Brown, a former classmate and fraternity brother of Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel and CTO Bobby Murphy, claims he was wrongfully ousted from the company and unfairly screwed out of his company stake and hundreds… Continue reading Leaked Videos Could Lead to Huge Settlement for Ousted Snapchat Co-Founder