FTC accuses AT&T of misleading customers with unlimited data plans
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Trade Commission sued AT&T Mobility on Tuesday, claiming the company misled smartphone customers who have unlimited data plans. AT&T reduced speeds for some customers with unlimited data plans, in…
GM hit with recall class actions for 30 million consumers
By Amanda Bronstad, The National Law Journal Plaintiffs lawyers leading the fight against General Motors Co. over its ignition-switch recalls have filed two consolidated class actions on behalf of 30 million consumers across the country. The complaints, filed on Tuesday…
LinkedIn sued for furnishing reference reports on users
By Ross Todd, The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — LinkedIn faces claims that it violates a federal consumer protection law by providing reference reports about potential employees to paid subscribers. On Tuesday, plaintiffs lawyers filed a proposed class action in U.S….
Ruling against Microsoft has consequences for all US businesses
By Tony Bradley From TechRepublic A US District Court ruling that Microsoft must surrender data will have ramifications for US tech companies trying to do business around the world. Conducting business on a global scale requires navigating different cultures and…
