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Media organizations file motion to unseal affidavit used in warrant on Jason Chen’s home
On April 23, 2010, authorities from California’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team entered the home of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen whereupon they seized a number of his electronic devices including 4 computers and a spankin’ new iPad. The blitz into Chen’s home was the result of Gizmodo purchasing a prototype iPhone for $5000 and a […]
Continue reading...Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich steps up to defend Apple
6. May 2010
Earlier this week, a number of sources reported that the FTC was attempting to figure out which regulatory body would be investigating Apple for alleged anti-competitive behavior stemming from their decision to disallow apps developed with cross-platform development tools – such as the Flash to iPhone compiler in the just released CS 5 suite of […]
Continue reading...FTC to block Google/AdMob deal?
4. May 2010
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All Things D is reporting that the FTC is leaning towards blocking Google’s $750 million purchase of AdMob, an online advertising platform that Apple was also interested in acquiring before Google swooped in with a near-billion dollar purchase. Citing unnamed sources close to the situation, Kara Swisher writes: While the situation could change, of course, […]
Continue reading...Apple faces federal antitrust inquiry in light of its anti-Flash stance
3. May 2010
According to a recent report in the New York Post, Apple for the first time may find itself on the wrong side of a federal anti-trust investigation. Citing a person familiar with the matter, the paper reports that the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are currently in negotiations to figure out which regulatory body […]
Continue reading...Microsoft licenses patent portfolio to HTC, angling for royalty payments on Android handsets
30. April 2010
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Less than two months ago, Apple made a power move when it announced its plans to sue HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents. Concurrently, Apple filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission seeking to ban the import of HTC manufactured devices. In early April, the ITC agreed to investigate Apple’s claims. Apple’s moves […]
Continue reading...Gizmodo’s Jason Chen retains Criminal Defense attorney
28. April 2010
Law.com is reporting that Gizmodo editor Jason Chen recently hired Thomas Nolan Jr. of the Palo Alto firm Nolan, Amstrong & Barton to advise and potentially defend him in light of the ongoing police investigation stemming from Gawker’s purchase of an iPhone prototype for $5,000. Last Monday, video of Chen showcasing the device and its features […]
Continue reading...Level headed Q&A about the iPhone/Gizmodo warrant
27. April 2010
With one side yelling that Gizmodo should burn in hell, and the other screaming that Apple is more evil than the smoke monster from LOST, it’s nice to finally see a level headed discussion of the pertinent issues surrounding the recent search and seizure of electronic equipment from the home of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen. […]
Continue reading...Apple reported iPhone 4G stolen, not lost
27. April 2010
With all the arm chair lawyers getting out of their seats and discussing the merits of the seizure of items from Gizmodo editor Jason Chen’s home, it might be a good time to throw a fact into the equation. According to the Wall Street Journal, the police investigation and subsequent warrant for Chen’s home was […]
Continue reading...Police warrant issued for Jason Chen’s home is 100% kosher
26. April 2010
In response to the California police raid on Gizmodo editor Jason Chen’s home, Gawker Media is arguing that the search and seizure was illegal because California law precludes a warrant being used to ascertain the name of a journalistic source. Gizmodo’s interpretation of the law, however, entirely misses the point. The impetus for the warrant […]
Continue reading...Shit just got real! California Police seize Jason Chen’s computers
26. April 2010
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What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time, millions of people were watching Gizmodo’s Jason Chen show off Apple’s next generation iPhone. Now, Gizmodo is reporting that California’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team entered Chen’s home on Friday evening, with a warrant of course, where they proceeded to confiscate four computers and […]
Continue reading...Apple Legal sends letter to Gizmodo, asks for iPhone 4G back
20. April 2010
Gizmodo is reporting that they received a letter, via email, from Apple General Counsel Bruce Sewell asking them to return the now infamous iPhone 4G. According to Brian Lam, Gizmodo’s Editorial Director, Apple actually called him earlier in the day asking for the device back, but Lam told them that Apple would have to make […]
Continue reading...Moron claims Adobe to sue Apple over changes in iPhone developer agreement
14. April 2010
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Well this certainly is rich. Some security pundit for IT World believes that Adobe is so incensed at Apple’s shot against their flash to iPhone compiler that legal action may be on the horizon. So, unless things change drastically between Apple and Adobe in the next few weeks, from what I’m hearing you can expect […]
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6. May 2010
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