Neowin News Feed for: Legalese

New Zealand kills off software patents while experts question validity

Paul Ferson — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:50:20 +0000

After New Zealand made the controversial decision to (almost) kill off software patents on Wednesday, experts have expressed doubt at the bill's validity; they question how best it can be enforced. Read more...

Mexican court fines Yahoo 2.7 billion US dollars

Paul Ferson — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:06:52 +0000

A Mexican court has fined Yahoo $2.7 billion dollars over an apparent breach of a contract that seems to date back to 2003. The search giant obviously intends to challenge the decision made. Read more...

Microsoft updates their Terms of Service

Paul Ferson — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:21:08 +0000

Microsoft has updated its Terms of Service further, clarifying the usage of their services and what you can do. It might be one of 2012's only pieces of tech-related legalese not used in a lawsuit. Read more...

Facebook could lose millions in lawsuit over Sponsored Stories

Paul Ferson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:24:44 +0000

A class-action lawsuit has beaten Facebook into allowing users to opt out of Sponsored Stories, and could also cause significant financial ramifications for the site as well. Read more...