Tech & Telecom

US Chamber Tests Members’ Will to Fight Trump on H-1B Visas

The nation’s largest business lobby is soliciting support from its members for a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its changes to the visa system for skilled foreign workers, setting up a potentially rancorous battle between corporate America and the president.

By Emily Birnbaum and Dawn Lim

Disney Gears Up for Legal Fight With Trump Over Kimmel’s Return

Walt Disney Co. is preparing for President Donald Trump to retaliate against the company for putting late-night host Jimmy Kimmel back on the air Tuesday night.

Intel Is Said to Seek Investment From Apple in Comeback Bid

Intel Corp. has approached Apple Inc. about securing an investment in the ailing chipmaker, according to people familiar with the matter, part of efforts to bolster a business that’s now partially owned by the US government.

EcoFactor Urges Justices to Revive $20 Million Google Verdict

Smart thermostat patent owner EcoFactor Inc. petitioned the US Supreme Court to reverse a Federal Circuit ruling and reinstate its $20 million jury verdict against Google LLC, criticizing the appeals court’s read of a rule governing expert witness evidence as too stringent.

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile Lose California County Tax Rate Challenge

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and other telecommunication companies’ affiliates failed to convince a California appeals court that Riverside County violated the state constitution by imposing different tax rates for their utility and non-utility property.

Oldies.com Customer Advances Suit Over Sale of Video-Buying Data

Online video seller Old School Ventures Inc. must face a proposed class action alleging it disclosed the purchasing histories of its customers in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act.

Nexstar Says It Continues to Evaluate Status of Kimmel Show

Nexstar Media Group Inc., one of the largest owners of ABC TV stations, said it is engaged in “productive discussions” with Walt Disney Co. about the Jimmy Kimmel Live! program.

Oracle Raises $18 Billion in Second-Biggest Bond Sale This Year

Oracle Corp. sold $18 billion US investment-grade bonds on Wednesday, the market’s second-largest deal this year, as the software maker ramps up its spending to meet the needs of the artificial intelligence boom.

Law Firms With Trump Deals Probed by Democrats on Commerce Work

Democrats in Congress want more information on three major law firms’ possible work for the Commerce Department after making deals with the White House to evade executive orders.

California Gov. Newsom Endorses More Oversight of AI Sector

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signaled his support Wednesday for more regulation of AI companies, potentially including a first-in-the-nation measure that would require developers of advanced artificial intelligence models to disclose their safety protocols.

Is Social Media Big Tobacco 2.0? Suits Over the Impact on Teens

Is social media to blame for the decline in teen mental health? Hundreds of lawsuits argue that they are. But can the claims get past Section 230, big tech's legal shield? In this video, we look at the fight over social media's impact on teens.