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10 Lessons from Hertz's $32M Web Design Lawsuit Against Accenture
Hertz has sued Accenture for $32 million over a website redesign failure. We asked around to see if there was anything to be learned from this suit.
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Marketo Hit With 2nd Lawsuit Over Pending Sale to Vista Equity
Marketo is facing a second class action lawsuit in connection with its proposed acquisition by Vista Equity Partners — a deal the suit contends will generate more than $58 million for company co-founder, CEO, President and Board Chair Phil Fernandez.
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Marketo Shareholders Sue to Halt Sale to Vista Equity, Allege Unfair Price
A Marketo shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit in California to block the company's proposed acquisition by Vista Equity Partners. In a suit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Sonila Porwal alleges Marketo’s directors breached their fiduciary duties to Marketo stockholders by seeking to sell Marketo too cheaply
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NetScout Responds to Court Order, Revises Complaint Against Gartner
NetScout Systems' complaint against Gartner just got a little thinner — and a lot less entertaining for anyone who enjoys perusing page upon page of "prejudicial, immaterial, unnecessary" and improper allegations that "attempt to plead evidence rather than facts." Connecticut Superior Court Judge Charles T.
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More Cash for Tech Workers in Silicon Valley Antitrust Lawsuit
Apparently, $324.5 million wasn't enough. Former tech workers at major Silicon Valley companies could cash in on an antitrust lawsuit settlement for even more money than an earlier deal that was already was the largest of its kind. The 64,000 or so former employers of Adobe Systems, Intel Corporation
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Gartner Tries to Protect Its Magic Quadrants
Gartner really doesn't want to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding its Magic Quadrant (MQ) reports. The research firm is challenging many of NetScout's requests for information about its business practices, processes and internal review procedures involving the MQ reports.
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NetScout's Trying to Poison the Jury, Gartner Claims
Gartner took a hard swipe at NetScout Systems yesterday, claiming the information technology company is relying on "unnecessary, repetitious, scandalous, impertinent [and] immaterial" allegations to build a case against it and "poison the mind of the jury and the court.
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Who Will Win the Battle Between Xbox One and PlayStation 4?
The holiday sales season is upon us, which means it's time for Wall Street and the electronics industry to start handicapping holiday sales.
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Broken, Bound, Gagged: Customers Silenced About Defective Products
Abusive relationships are hard to end, which may explain why so many customers run back again and again into the arms of companies that treat them with little respect. CMSWire.com spelled out the problem in a story last week on the risks of buying electronic devices on launch day.
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Apple vs. Samsung Patent Case Jury Delivers Its Verdict
After a split decision in similar legal battles in Samsung's native South Korea, the American court case is coming to a close as the Jury reaches a verdict. Early indications suggest Apple has won on a majority of counts, with both sides like to check for inconsistencies.
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Privacy Lawsuit Pending Against Social Apps
Nineteen mobile app makers for both Android and Apple iOS platforms, including Apple, Facebook and Twitter, were hit with a class action lawsuit late last week, filed in an Austin court. At issue is the improper and unauthorized access to private address book information for corporate gain.
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Facebook to Propose 'Opt-In' Privacy Settlement With FTC
Facing challenges over its privacy practices -- or lack thereof -- Facebook is reportedly proposing a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. This is all according to a Wall Street Journal report, which has been cited by many news outlets: According to people familiar with the talks, the settlement would
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Lawsuit Targets Media Companies' Websites Over Online Advertising
What does a former attorney and Blackjack Tournament winner have in common with some of the most prestigious media outlets? According to Sheldon Goldberg, targeted online advertising. And that’s why he’s suing them. Bogus Patent or Legitimate Claim? Goldberg claims that he invented and patented targeted online advertising and now
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Social Media Minute: TwitPic Gets Video and Speaking Freely on Facebook
Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up.
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