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Facebook Settles Sponsored Stories Lawsuit
Facebook has made an agreement to settle a lawsuit involving “Sponsored Stories.” Sponsored Stories is a feature that publicized the “likes” of users without compensation or the ability to opt out. The class action lawsuit was filed at a federal court in San Jose, California. The settlement terms are unknown.
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Apple Files For Ban Of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 In The U.S. Again
This past Friday at 8PM PST, Apple filed a preliminary injunction to have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned in the U.S. The motion is based on a ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC). This is happening three calendar days before the two CEOs of the companies are having a court-moderated settlement talk in San Francisco. The company is asking Judge Lucy Koh to rule in their favor without a new hearing.
Facebook Can Be Sued For Showing Ads That Are “Liked” By Friends
Facebook can be sued by people who see ads that show that their “friends” like certain brands. This is based on a California law that regards commercial endorsements according to U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh. Koh refused to dismiss a related lawsuit on December 16th that ruled plaintiffs may pursue claims that the company’s sponsored ads violate state law and are fraudulent.
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Apple Fails To Stop Samsung From Selling Galaxy In The U.S.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is unable to persuade a U.S. judge to block Samsung Electronics from selling Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Judge Lucy Koh said in a ruling that Samsung can continue selling their devices in the U.S. despite Apple’s request for a preliminary injunction against Samsung.
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