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Washington Supreme Court revives Microsoft employee's retaliation case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A former employee of Microsoft Corp. has been granted a reversal in her retaliation case against the tech giant. -
State AGs united for #MeToo, but changing federal law could be slippery slope
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – State attorneys general are united in championing a new cause – abolishing clauses that require sexual harassment claims to be heard in arbitration. But would it set a bad precedent for changing federal law while scoring political points for its supporters? -
Microsoft, Princeton University challenging DACA decision
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Microsoft and Princeton University are among those challenging the federal government's rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, arguing that they have invested significant resources in the individuals known as Dreamers. -
Supreme Court on Microsoft case: plaintiffs cannot voluntarily dismiss to appeal class certification
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court recently addressed a legal loophole in which a plaintiff denied class certification could voluntarily dismiss the claim with prejudice, and then appeal the adverse judgment against class certification. -
Microsoft hopes to move case over Xbox Live Gold accounts to arbitration
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The attorney taking on Microsoft over allegedly mysterious suspensions of Xbox Live Gold accounts is fighting requests by the company to move the case off the court's docket and into arbitration. -
Microsoft confident in Windows 10 update lawsuit
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) -- Three Florida residents are suing Microsoft, alleging the software corporation did not inform them of the true nature of a software update, resulting in damages. -
Florida residents file suit over Microsoft's Windows 10 upgrade
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Three Florida residents have filed a suit against a software corporation alleging they were not informed of the true nature of a software update. -
FTC adds three defendants in alleged tech support scam
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it has added three new defendants to an ongoing case against an alleged tech support scam. -
Plaintiffs law firm seeks U.S. SC review of malpractice class action filed against it
According to the Supreme Court docket, the case is set for conference March 18. Attorneys for Milberg LLP argue the continued prosecution of the matter as a class action is time barred and the claims of the putative class members have expired. -
U.S. SC to hear Microsoft appeal over class action lawsuit filed by Xbox 360 owners
The game console owners argue that a design defect in the system causes scratches to game discs. Microsoft contends any disc scratching can be attributed to consumer misuse, and wants the lawsuit dismissed. -
Washington Attorney General sues iYoga over alleged tech support services scam
SEATTLE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced that his office is suing iYogi to stop an alleged tech support services scam. -
California AG reaches $100,000 agreement with Pratibha Syntex over allegations of unfair competitive advantage
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – In the first ever legally enforceable judgment by a state against a foreign company, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has secured a $100,000 settlement with India-based Pratibha Syntex LTD over unfair competitive advantage allegations. -
The end to Google and Microsoft's patent dispute is good for consumers, expert says
After a five-year long feud concerning patented video and communication technology, two of America’s leading technology companies have finally come to an agreement. -
Google, Microsoft agree to end patent litigation
Under the agreement announced this week, the two companies will dismiss all pending patent infringement litigation between them. -
Google asks Calif. federal court to force law firm to comply with subpoena
The search engine giant continues to seek documents it believes are related to its lawsuit against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. -
Los Angeles County residents sue Microsoft and HelloWorld for allegedly spamming cellphones
Two Los Angeles County residents are suing Microsoft and HelloWorld, alleging unlawful text message marketing practices. -
For first time ever, Federal Circuit overturns PTAB decision in an IPR
Court ruled, in part, the board went too far in its construction of claimed terms -
Software company claims Microsoft continues to infringe on ‘out-of-band’ patents
EDISON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey-based software company has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft Corp., alleging the computer giant is infringing on three of its patents. -
Former Federal Circuit judge: Patent licensing ‘best practices’ are well-intentioned, though unrealistic
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Though well-intentioned and commonsensical, companies adopting and adhering to a list of “best practices” is not the answer to the ongoing patent reform debate, one former federal judge contends. -
Attorney points to award structure for rise in TCPA lawsuits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - In the last few years, the number of Telephone Consumer Protection Act lawsuits has increased significantly, and one Washington, D.C., attorney contends it’s the award structure attached to it that attracts many would-be filers.