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Fleetwood Mac Album Co-Producer Settles Lawsuit Over Tony-Winning Play ‘Stereophonic’

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New York — Ken Caillat, the renowned producer behind Fleetwood Mac’s iconic 1977 album “Rumours,” has recently concluded a legal dispute with the creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway play “Stereophonic.” The lawsuit, initiated by Caillat in October, alleged unauthorized use of content from his 2013 book, which details the making of the album, within the play. “Stereophonic,” which garnered five Tony Awards including Best Play after its debut in April, is said to have drawn significantly from “Making Rumours: The Inside Story Of The Classic Fleetwood Mac Album,” written by Caillat and co-author Steven … Read more

Google Gains Temporary Reprieve as Court Delays Play Store Antitrust Modifications Pending Appeal

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco has delayed a mandate that required Google to dismantle exclusivity barriers within its Android app store, waiting for an appellate court to weigh in on Google’s condemnation as a monopolist. The decision temporarily preserves Google’s operational framework until the appeal is decided, a legal process that could extend well into the future. This judicial pause follows the December 2023 jury verdict that labeled Google’s Play Store as monopolistic, claiming it suppressed innovation and artificially raised prices for consumers. Google had been facing the prospect of implementing … Read more

Game-Changing Ruling: Google Must Open Play Store to Third-Party Apps and Payment Options

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San Francisco, California – A recent court ruling has significantly altered the dynamics of how apps are distributed and monetized on the digital landscape, potentially reshaping the app economy valued at over $250 billion. On October 7, U.S. District Judge James Donato ordered Alphabet-owned Google to cease exclusive dealings with app developers and phone manufacturers which mandate pre-installation of the Play Store and use of in-app billing systems. This decision opens the gates for app developers to introduce alternative payment methods in their applications. The ruling emerged from a protracted legal battle spearheaded by Epic … Read more

Google Sued Over Security Breach as Users Lose $5M in Crypto to Fraudulent Play Store App

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San Francisco, CA – A new lawsuit has hit Google, claiming the tech giant allowed an app on its Play Store that led to the theft of $5 million in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. The legal action, initiated by affected users, argues that Google failed to adequately vet the application, which masqueraded as a legitimate cryptocurrency platform. The application, known as “Crypto Hound,” posed as a tool for tracking and managing digital assets. Unbeknownst to users, however, it harbored malicious software designed to siphon off Bitcoin and other digital currencies from their wallets. The case … Read more