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Laura Owens, daughter of Bay Area radio legend Ronn Owens, altered ultrasound photo and faked pregnancy video in Clayton Echard case; father says...
Laura Owens, daughter of Bay Area radio legend Ronn Owens, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and seven years of probation after pleading guilty to felony charges involving fabricated pregnancy claims and falsified medical evidence. The case involved former The Bachelor star Clayton Echard and another man. During sentencing, her father pleaded for leniency, telling the court, “I love my daughter more than I can put into words.”
Google fights £1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case
The case - brought on behalf of around 20 million consumers who bought apps through Google's Play Store, or paid for in-app purchases and subscriptions between 2015 and this July - is the latest brought in Britain against Big Tech.
Google faces UK court over app store charges
A class action lawsuit against Google opens in London Tuesday, with the technology giant accused of earning excessive commissions from its app store, impacting 20 million UK consumers and businesses. Google meanwhile reached a £260-million settlement in a class action brought on behalf of thousands of UK developers, which was approved by the Competition Appeal Tribunal last month.
Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges
The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.
Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly
Based in Lisbon, Aptoide brands itself "the alternative Android app store," with about 436,000 apps in its catalogue and more than 200 million annual users by 2024. It said it offers lower commissions to developers and lower costs to users, yet suffers from irreparable harm because Google deprives rivals of exclusive content from top developers, and steers developers to Google Play and other "must have" services.
Google settlement payout: Check if you qualify for a cash payment and how to claim it
Google agreed to a $135 million settlement about Android data collection. Some Android users in the U.S. may get cash payments. People must have used cellular data during the listed period to qualify. Users need to select a payment method online. The deadline is important. Payments may vary. The case is still waiting for final approval before money is sent.
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You could get $100 from Google’s new $135 million settlement — here’s who qualifies
Google faces potential payouts of $100 million to $135 million following two proposed class-action lawsuit settlements. One case alleges unauthorized collection of Android users' cellular data, while the other claims Google's Assistant recorded and shared private conversations for targeted advertising. Both settlements await judicial approval.
$135 million data consent settlement: How cell phone users can claim their share now
Cell phone users may receive cash from a $135 million settlement. This follows a lawsuit alleging Google illegally collected consumer data via Android. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout. Eligible users will get a payment. Google must also change its terms of service and Android setup screens to disclose data collection and get consent.
Google to pay $135 million in Android data lawsuit — here’s how much each class member could get
Google will pay 135 million dollars to settle a lawsuit. Users accused the company of collecting cellular data without permission on Android phones. The settlement covers users since November 2017. Google denies wrongdoing. The company will now get consent for data transfers during phone setup. It will also make stopping transfers easier and disclose them in Google Play terms.
Spanish consumer group seeks to sue Google in data row
A Spanish consumer group has begun legal steps against Google, accusing it of collecting sensitive personal data without proper privacy safeguards. The group says millions of Android users may be affected and plans a collective lawsuit seeking compensation. Google denies the claims, calling them misleading and intrusive.
Google Play Store users may soon receive cash pay due to $700 million lawsuit. Who will get?
Google and Epic revealed the settlement agreement in a joint legal document they filed in a San Francisco federal court.
Google privacy lawsuit: Check if you’re eligible for the $425 million payout and how to claim it
Google faces a massive payout of $425 million due to privacy violations. Millions of users may be eligible for compensation. This stems from allegations that Google continued collecting data even when activity tracking was turned off. The verdict is currently under appeal. Affected users should await official notifications for claim procedures. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about online privacy controls.
Google proposes app store reforms in settlement with 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games
Google and Epic Games have reached a US court settlement over their long-running app store dispute. The deal introduces Android reforms to lower fees, improve competition, and widen developer options. Google will allow third-party app stores, alternative payments, and capped service fees, pending approval from Judge James Donato.
US Supreme Court allows order forcing Google to make app store reforms
The Supreme Court has refused to halt key parts of a judge's order against Google's app store, Play. This decision allows a ruling requiring Google to permit rival app stores and external links to bypass its billing system to proceed. Google is preparing to appeal the antitrust ruling brought by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.
14 million Android users in California to get $314.6m from Google. Check reason
A California jury has ruled against Google, ordering the tech giant to pay over $314.6 million to Android users. The lawsuit, representing 14 million users, alleged Google collected data from idle devices without permission, impacting users' data plans. Google disputes the verdict, claiming the data transfers are essential for device security and performance, and plans to appeal the decision.
Google hit with $314 million US verdict in cellular data class action
A California jury has ordered Google to pay over $314.6 million to Android users for misusing their mobile data without consent, even when phones were idle. The class action, representing 14 million users, alleged unauthorised data collection. Google plans to appeal, claiming a misunderstanding of essential device services.
Google granted request to pause order on Play store overhaul
San Francisco-based US District Judge James Donato made the decision on Friday as part of an antitrust lawsuit against Google brought by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games. Google argued that Donato's October 7 injunction would harm the company and introduce "serious safety, security and privacy risks into the Android ecosystem."
ETtech Explainer: Why Google agreed to pay $700 million to settle US antitrust lawsuit
The attorneys general of states said Google’s policies artificially drove up prices for digital transactions within apps downloaded from the Play Store, which caters to Android smartphone users.
Google, Epic Games face off as app antitrust trial nears end
Alphabet's Google on Monday will try to persuade a federal jury in San Francisco to reject antitrust claims by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games in a case that threatens Google's app store and transaction fees imposed on Android app developers.
Google reaches tentative settlement with 36 states and DC over alleged app store monopoly
The agreement, cited in a court filing late Tuesday by both sides, is subject to approval by the state attorneys general and the board of directors of Google's parent company, the execution of an agreement and court approval.
Google asks judge to toss antitrust charges in app store case
Google's motion is the company's latest bid to end costly and time-consuming antitrust lawsuits.
The sun never sets on Google's antitrust woes
Alphabet Inc's Google, whose clout in search, the Android smartphone operating system and online advertising upended those markets, faces antitrust fights in the United States, Europe and India.
Google pays $85 million to settle location tracking lawsuit in US
The settlement is one of the largest ever paid by Google (per capita) in a consumer fraud lawsuit, reports The Verge. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had sued Google in May 2020, claiming that "dark patterns" were built into its software on Android smartphones and apps. According to the lawsuit, Google kept location tracking running in the background to collect advertising data, even after users had turned off location sharing.
US antitrust move to fire up India’s Google investigations
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday said its investigators found Google acted unlawfully to maintain its dominant position in search and advertising on the internet.
Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial
The trial was closely watched by software developers across the world, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.
Google: This Oracle lawsuit could damage the whole software industry
The courts just handed Oracle a surprising win in its years-long lawsuit against Google and Android. And Google, to say the least, is not pleased.
Law firm claims Google monopolised US internet & mobile search
The law firm has also filed a nationwide antitrust class action lawsuit against the California-headquartered Google.
Google acquires over 1,000 patents from IBM
Google, facing a growing threat of intellectualproperty lawsuits, acquired a batch of patents this month from International Business Machines (IBM) to bolster its portfolio.
Motorola open to using Microsoft software despite suit: Report Motorola open to using Microsoft software despite suit: Report
Motorola Inc is open to developing devices and is willing to look at using Microsoft's operating system if the software company gets it right.
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