10 Tech Legal News Stories You Can't Miss

Published On Sat Jun 22 2024
10 Tech Legal News Stories You Can't Miss

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International Cybercrime Group Members Charged for Hacking

Four members of the international cybercrime group known as FIN9 have been charged for their roles in hacking companies' computer networks and stealing more than $71 million through nonpublic information, employee benefits, and other funds, announced Philip R. Sellinger, an attorney for the District of New Jersey.

House bill would pay rural telecoms to ditch China-tied tech seen ...

Rural Telecoms Trade Group Warns FCC

A rural telecoms trade group is warning the Federal Communications Commission of potentially "ruinous" financial predicaments for small carriers if the "rip and replace" program targeting Chinese-made telecommunications equipment isn't fully funded soon. Carriers are considering reducing service because of the lack of funding.

Greenberg Traurig LLP Adds Veteran Bankruptcy Attorney

Greenberg Traurig LLP added a Houston-based veteran bankruptcy attorney from Paul Hastings as a new shareholder.

Former Cognizant Executives Push Back on Subpoena Bid

Former Cognizant Technology Solutions executives have pushed back on Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's bid to quash a subpoena seeking testimony from a firm partner for their upcoming bribery trial in New Jersey federal court. They argue that the testimony would be relevant.

Sharecare enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by ...

Digital Health Company Sharecare Inc. to be Acquired

Digital health company Sharecare Inc. has agreed to be bought by healthcare-focused private equity firm Altaris LLC in a $540 million take-private deal built by three law firms.

New Claims and Lawsuits in the U.K.

This past week in London has seen various legal actions including JD Wetherspoon suing a Welsh pub over its name, ex-professional boxer Amir Khan and his wife filing a libel action against an influencer, the Performing Right Society facing a competition claim over music licensing, and Manolete Partners bringing action against the directors of a bust investment firm.

TikTok Criticizes Ban Decision

TikTok said federal lawmakers likely didn't consider its efforts to address national security concerns before deciding to ban the social media platform. The company warns that the decision sets a dangerous precedent.

California Authorities Secure Settlement Over Children's Data

California's attorney general and the Los Angeles city attorney have secured a deal that requires the operator of a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed app to pay $500,000 and overhaul its data-handling practices to resolve claims that the company gathered and shared children's personal information without consent.