DOJ sentences pair for Apple repair scheme involving 6,000 knockoff iPhones | TechCrunch
The DOJ has sentenced two Chinese citizens for defrauding Apple in a scheme involving counterfeit iPhones, costing the company over $2.5 million.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 11: DOJ Proposes Breaking Up Google in Ongoing Monopoly Case; Ozempic Maker Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit; and the CAFC Revives a Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Salesforce
The U.S. government is addressing key legal and economic issues impacting technology and agriculture sectors, highlighting concerns over monopolistic practices and innovation restraints.
Going once, going twice: Google's millisecond ad auctions are the focus of monopoly claim
Google's advertising dominance may be classified as an illegal monopoly, according to the Justice Department and several states.
Apple says Siri data has 'never been used' for marketing profiles or 'sold to anyone for any purpose' - 9to5Mac
Apple settled a lawsuit over Siri's privacy practices for $95 million, addressing concerns about unlawful recording raised in a 2019 report.
DOJ sentences pair for Apple repair scheme involving 6,000 knockoff iPhones | TechCrunch
The DOJ has sentenced two Chinese citizens for defrauding Apple in a scheme involving counterfeit iPhones, costing the company over $2.5 million.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 11: DOJ Proposes Breaking Up Google in Ongoing Monopoly Case; Ozempic Maker Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit; and the CAFC Revives a Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Salesforce
The U.S. government is addressing key legal and economic issues impacting technology and agriculture sectors, highlighting concerns over monopolistic practices and innovation restraints.
Going once, going twice: Google's millisecond ad auctions are the focus of monopoly claim
Google's advertising dominance may be classified as an illegal monopoly, according to the Justice Department and several states.
Apple says Siri data has 'never been used' for marketing profiles or 'sold to anyone for any purpose' - 9to5Mac
Apple settled a lawsuit over Siri's privacy practices for $95 million, addressing concerns about unlawful recording raised in a 2019 report.
BREAKING: Judge Merchan Rules Trump Does NOT Have Immunity for Hush Money Conviction
Judge Merchan ruled that Trump's hush money conviction cannot be dismissed due to presidential immunity, confirming the case's focus on unofficial conduct.
Elon Musk's X loses battle over federal request for Trump's DMs
Prosecutors have a new method to access privileged communications, raising concerns about privacy and legal protections for presidential communications.
Is there a '60-day rule' in the US elections? What to know in 500 words
Trump's claim about a 60-day rule limiting DOJ actions is misleading and lacks formal support.
Special Counsel Jack Smith Appealed Judge Aileen Cannon's Trump Documents Ruling
Jack Smith's appeal criticizes Judge Cannon's ruling as unconstitutional and conflicts with established legal precedents.
Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term
Judge Merchan will likely sentence Trump to a conditional discharge on January 10, avoiding jail time amidst his upcoming presidency.
BREAKING: Judge Merchan Rules Trump Does NOT Have Immunity for Hush Money Conviction
Judge Merchan ruled that Trump's hush money conviction cannot be dismissed due to presidential immunity, confirming the case's focus on unofficial conduct.
Elon Musk's X loses battle over federal request for Trump's DMs
Prosecutors have a new method to access privileged communications, raising concerns about privacy and legal protections for presidential communications.
Is there a '60-day rule' in the US elections? What to know in 500 words
Trump's claim about a 60-day rule limiting DOJ actions is misleading and lacks formal support.
Special Counsel Jack Smith Appealed Judge Aileen Cannon's Trump Documents Ruling
Jack Smith's appeal criticizes Judge Cannon's ruling as unconstitutional and conflicts with established legal precedents.
Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term
Judge Merchan will likely sentence Trump to a conditional discharge on January 10, avoiding jail time amidst his upcoming presidency.
Supreme Court rejects parents' challenge to trans school policy
The Supreme Court declined an appeal regarding parental rights in trans student policy, highlighting growing tensions in school guidelines and parental involvement.
DOJ to SCOTUS: We never agreed 'not to reopen' NAR investigation
The DOJ is poised to reopen its investigation into the NAR, prompting a legal challenge from the organization.
NAR's petition to the Supreme Court seeks to clarify the terms surrounding the DOJ's investigation agreement.
Supreme Court rejects parents' challenge to trans school policy
The Supreme Court declined an appeal regarding parental rights in trans student policy, highlighting growing tensions in school guidelines and parental involvement.
DOJ to SCOTUS: We never agreed 'not to reopen' NAR investigation
The DOJ is poised to reopen its investigation into the NAR, prompting a legal challenge from the organization.
NAR's petition to the Supreme Court seeks to clarify the terms surrounding the DOJ's investigation agreement.
Court asked to dismiss murder charge against Karen Read in death of her police officer boyfriend
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is asked to dismiss murder charges against Karen Read, citing unconstitutional double jeopardy after a mistrial.
Livestream: Karen Read returns to court for hearing on dog bite expert
Dr. Marie Russell's qualifications as a dog bite expert may be challenged in the retrial of Karen Read, which is set for 2025.
Court asked to dismiss murder charge against Karen Read in death of her police officer boyfriend
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is asked to dismiss murder charges against Karen Read, citing unconstitutional double jeopardy after a mistrial.
Livestream: Karen Read returns to court for hearing on dog bite expert
Dr. Marie Russell's qualifications as a dog bite expert may be challenged in the retrial of Karen Read, which is set for 2025.
FTX Customers Will Get Back Billions After Judge OKs Bankruptcy Plan
The FTX bankruptcy plan enables a full refund with interest to former customers, a rare achievement in such cases.
Shohei Ohtani to recoup $325,000 worth of baseball cards ex-interpreter bought with his money
Ippei Mizuhara defrauded Shohei Ohtani by misappropriating funds for personal expenses and fraudulent gambling activities, demonstrating significant breach of trust.
Con artist who used fake Coinbase sites to steal $20 million sentenced to prison
Chirag Tomar was sentenced to 60 months for stealing over $20 million in cryptocurrency from Coinbase users through sophisticated spoofing scams.
CEO of Nigeria's Air Peace charged in US with obstructing investigation into $20 million fraud probe
NJ's Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema faces new obstruction of justice charges amidst past bank fraud and money laundering allegations.
Ex-Church of Ireland minister jailed for defrauding church and grieving parishioner
A former reverend was sentenced to prison for defrauding his church and a parishioner, abusing the trust of his congregation.
Judge highlights the severe breach of trust and the exploitation of financial vulnerabilities within the church.
FTX Customers Will Get Back Billions After Judge OKs Bankruptcy Plan
The FTX bankruptcy plan enables a full refund with interest to former customers, a rare achievement in such cases.
Shohei Ohtani to recoup $325,000 worth of baseball cards ex-interpreter bought with his money
Ippei Mizuhara defrauded Shohei Ohtani by misappropriating funds for personal expenses and fraudulent gambling activities, demonstrating significant breach of trust.
Con artist who used fake Coinbase sites to steal $20 million sentenced to prison
Chirag Tomar was sentenced to 60 months for stealing over $20 million in cryptocurrency from Coinbase users through sophisticated spoofing scams.
CEO of Nigeria's Air Peace charged in US with obstructing investigation into $20 million fraud probe
NJ's Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema faces new obstruction of justice charges amidst past bank fraud and money laundering allegations.
Ex-Church of Ireland minister jailed for defrauding church and grieving parishioner
A former reverend was sentenced to prison for defrauding his church and a parishioner, abusing the trust of his congregation.
Judge highlights the severe breach of trust and the exploitation of financial vulnerabilities within the church.
Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over advertising technology
Google argues that the online ad industry is complex and competitive, disputing illegal monopoly claims.
Are Google's monopoly cases 5 years too late or 2 years too early?
Google's illegal monopoly ruling could reshape its business operations and internet structure.
The upcoming ad tech trial may bring further scrutiny to Google's competitive practices.
AI Briefing: How Google and DOJ's latest antitrust arguments address AI
The antitrust trial may impact Google's future AI data practices, despite AI not being central to the case.
How Google Defended Itself in the Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
Google defends its practices in court against antitrust monopoly claims, arguing its ad technology actions support competition, publishers, and advertisers.
Top Google lawyer coached Kamala Harris for Trump debate - and tech antitrust watchdogs are crying foul
The relationship between Google's attorney and the Harris campaign raises concerns about potential bias in antitrust proceedings against Google.
Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over advertising technology
Google argues that the online ad industry is complex and competitive, disputing illegal monopoly claims.
Are Google's monopoly cases 5 years too late or 2 years too early?
Google's illegal monopoly ruling could reshape its business operations and internet structure.
The upcoming ad tech trial may bring further scrutiny to Google's competitive practices.
AI Briefing: How Google and DOJ's latest antitrust arguments address AI
The antitrust trial may impact Google's future AI data practices, despite AI not being central to the case.
How Google Defended Itself in the Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
Google defends its practices in court against antitrust monopoly claims, arguing its ad technology actions support competition, publishers, and advertisers.
Top Google lawyer coached Kamala Harris for Trump debate - and tech antitrust watchdogs are crying foul
The relationship between Google's attorney and the Harris campaign raises concerns about potential bias in antitrust proceedings against Google.
Alert For Lawyers: Don't Fall For This Federal Courts Phishing Scam
Lawyers are facing a surge of phishing emails impersonating federal courts, urging them to remain vigilant and protect their sensitive information.
Mass. man charged after allegedly hitting and killing bear while driving drunk in NH
Timothy Harrigan is charged with DUI after fatally striking a bear with a high blood alcohol level in New Hampshire.
Prosecution, defense ask to delay Karen Read's second trial until April
The trial for Karen Read may be postponed to April 1 for re-testing of evidence and expert witness inclusion.
AG Letitia James Leads Coalition to Keep Immigrant Families Together
New York AG Letitia James led a 20-state coalition supporting the 'Keeping Families Together' program to protect undocumented family unity in immigration.
Florida sues DOJ for halting state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Florida's Attorney General is suing the federal government to resume a suspended investigation into attempted assassination charges against a presidential candidate.
Two people due in court in relation to an alleged incident of violent disorder in Longford
Two individuals are charged following a violent disorder in Deanscurragh, with ongoing investigations by authorities.
Florida sues DOJ for halting state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Florida's Attorney General is suing the federal government to resume a suspended investigation into attempted assassination charges against a presidential candidate.
Two people due in court in relation to an alleged incident of violent disorder in Longford
Two individuals are charged following a violent disorder in Deanscurragh, with ongoing investigations by authorities.
Uber terms mean couple can't sue after 'life-changing' crash
A couple cannot sue Uber for injuries due to terms of service agreeing to arbitration instead of court.
Google's Ad Empire Under Fire as US Antitrust Trial Begins
Google faces serious allegations of manipulating the display advertising market, heightening scrutiny over its business practices.
Zombie Therapies and Homosexuality
Conversion therapy, despite bans and widespread condemnation, continues to exist in the U.S. under different names and misleading practices.
Water district wins lawsuit against Eisenberg over papers she removed
A judge ruled against District director Rebecca Eisenberg for unlawfully taking confidential documents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in governance.
Starlink relents to Brazil, agrees to block Elon Musk's X platform
Starlink is complying with Brazil's order to block access to X platform while contesting asset freezes in court.