Google’s and Intertrust’s new PatentShield helps startups fight patent litigation in return for equity

 Google and Intertrust today announced the launch of PatentShield, a new program that aims to help…

Federal court decides that Adobe can’t stay under a gag order over search warrant forever

 According to newly unsealed documents, a federal court in California ruled that it is unlawful for…

Social media firms given a month to fix consumer rights issues in Europe

 Facebook, Twitter and Google are under more pressure in Europe to comply with regional rules. The…

Google told to hand over foreign emails in FBI search warrant ruling

 A U.S. judge has ordered Google to hand over emails stored outside the country in order…

On data protection Brexit means mirroring EU rules, confirms UK minister

 What does Brexit mean for UK data protection rules? Likely mirroring the major part of EU…

States aim to legalize the “Right to Repair” your gear

 “Unofficial” product repair shops may be getting a leg up in Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts,…

London startup launches chatbot to help renters exercise their rights

 London-based startup RentersUnion has created what it’s hoping will be a socially useful chatbot, pitching their…

Arizona plans to sue Theranos over faulty blood tests

 The Arizona attorney general is soliciting outside legal counsel to pursue a consumer fraud lawsuit against…