Apple and Comcast are engaged in preliminary discussions about using Apple's set-up box and receiving special treatment on Comcast cable service to ensure that it bypasses web congestion. Both companies reportedly have a common goal of advancing set-box technology so...
Month: March 2014
National car dealers fighting Tesla’s direct sales
Car dealers across the United States have taken actions to block the car manufacturer Tesla from selling its electric power cars directly to consumers. Court actions and legislative proposals are attempting to protect the 80-year-old car franchise dealership system...
Southern Minnesota banks file data breach lawsuit
Five First Farmer & Merchant Banks in the southern part of the state filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based Target Corp. for damages alleging stemming from that retailer's data breach in late 2013. Although a number of banks in the United States have sued Target...
Supreme Court considers award of patent legal fees
For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a prevailing party in a meritless patent infringement case may be awarded legal fees. The case can impact a pending case involving Apple, Google and a Minnesota manufacturer that is also a party in this...