Legal
Rogers Challenges Copyright Fees Decision with Supreme Court Appeal
In May 2017, a court ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ordered the company to disclose the private data of copyright infringers. Today, Rogers has taken the first step in appealing that court ruling. The initial ruling from the Federal Court of Appeals (FCA) determined that ISPs could not charge extra fees to identify...
Qualcomm Reportedly Seeks to Block U.S. iPhone Imports
As a part of the legal battle between the two firms, Qualcomm is reportedly looking to secure a ban on Apple iPhone imports into the United States. According to a report from Bloomberg, the move is in retaliation for Apple's decision to withhold billions of dollars in patent licensing fees. The petition will allegedly be...
Uber Uses Secret ‘Greyball’ Tool to Deceive Authorities Worldwide
According to a new report from the New York Times, Uber has been using a secret tool called ‘Greyball’ to deceive authorities worldwide. The report notes that the tool is used in markets where the ride-sharing service is rendered illegal by law enforcement. The tool takes advantage of data from the Uber app itself, among other […]
Ottawa Will Launch New Licensing System on Friday, Will Make Uber Legal in the City
On Friday, the city of Ottawa will launch a new licensing system which will allow Uber and other private transportation companies to operate legally in the city. Taxi drivers have mixed reactions regarding the new system saying that it is both a curse and an opportunity. Last spring, the city passed a new "vehicle-for-hire" regulation that...