HPs

Autonomy Founder’s Trial Unveils HP’s Dysfunctional Management and Shifting Strategies

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London, England – The long-awaited trial of Mike Lynch, the founder of software company Autonomy, is set to begin in San Francisco, California. Lynch has spent the last decade vehemently denying any wrongdoing, and both he and Autonomy’s former CFO, Sushovan Hussain, have pleaded not guilty. Lynch argues that Autonomy’s value was destroyed by Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) dysfunctional management and changes in strategy, and that the blame has been unfairly placed on him. The trial has been a lengthy process, with Lynch enlisting the services of attorney Reid Weingarten in 2013, shortly after HP wrote down … Read more

Lawsuit Targets HP’s Attempt to Restrict Third-Party Ink in Consumer Printers

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Houston, Texas – Consumer technology company Hewlett-Packard (HP) is facing a lawsuit brought by consumers over its use of third-party ink replacements. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges that HP engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by installing firmware updates on its OfficeJet printers that blocked the use of non-HP ink cartridges. The plaintiffs argue that this was a deliberate move to force customers into purchasing HP’s more expensive ink products. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Houston, accuses HP of violating various federal and state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs claim that they … Read more