Tech & Telecom Law News

PwC Fee Growth Sapped by China/Australia Woes, Less Consulting

PwC, echoing its competitors, reported slower global growth in 2024 as demand for consulting work waned and revenues shrunk in its troubled Australia and China businesses.

By Amanda Iacone

JPMorgan Sues Four TikTok Trend Participants for Bank Fraud

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is suing for fraud several people and companies the bank says used the methods of a Chase ATM “glitch” trend that went viral on TikTok.

Biden Finalizes Curbs on US Investment in Chinese Chip, AI Tech

The Biden administration finalized restrictions on investments by US individuals and companies into advanced technology in China, including semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

Hot Topic Sued After ‘Satanic’ Hacker Stole Customer Data

Hot Topic Inc. was sued in California federal court after a hacker who goes by the name “Satanic” began allegedly selling customers’ personal data on the dark web.

Ex-GoDaddy.com Director Sues Alleging Race, Leave Discrimination

GoDaddy.com LLC discriminated against a Black director of technical program management, including by subjecting him to a hostile environment and firing him while he was on medical leave for mental health issues caused by the bias, a federal lawsuit alleged.

Discovery Hit With Class Action Over Facebook Pixel on HGTV.com

Discovery Communications LLC disclosed the personally identifying information of visitors to its HGTV.com website to Meta Platforms Inc. without consent in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, according to a proposed class action.

Oracle Accuses Ex-Manager and Procore of Trade Secret Theft

A former senior Oracle America Inc. employee absconded with thousands of documents containing protected trade secrets before he joined competitor Procore Technologies Inc. to develop construction management tools, according to a federal lawsuit.

Looming EU Pay Disclosure Rules Catch Most Companies Unprepared

Businesses eyeing pay transparency reporting requirements in Europe aren’t ready yet for looming new rules, according to a new study.

IMDb Thwarts ‘DMDb’ Company’s Bid to Invalidate its Trademarks

IMDb.com successfully thwarted a bid to cancel its trademarks for non-use on some claimed services by a competitor trying to register “DMDb.”

Live Nation Bid for Arbitration Fails in Price-Gouging Appeal

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its Ticketmaster LLC unit lost a bid to compel arbitration in a suit alleging the companies charged inflated ticket fees, as the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling.

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.