ThirdParty

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

Legal Landmine: Conference Exposes Risks as Law Firm Faces Liability over Third-Party Telemarketing Tactics

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At a sprawling conference known as “Mass Torts Made Perfect”, hundreds of lead selling businesses converge to persuade an audience of thousands of attorneys to purchase their services. The practice of buying leads is common among plaintiff’s law firms, yet it carries significant legal and ethical risks. Plaintiff’s law firms, which often engage heavily in the purchase of third-party leads, find themselves in the paradox of both buying and subsequently being targeted by legal actions concerning these leads. The allure of accessing a stream of potential clients is shadowed by the complexities and hazards inherent … Read more

Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Landscape of Bankruptcy Protections, Limits Third-Party Releases

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WASHINGTON — In a landmark decision that could redefine legal and financial strategies in U.S. bankruptcy courts, the Supreme Court has ruled against the use of non-consensual third-party releases for resolving mass tort claims, except in cases involving asbestos. This pivotal ruling ends a long-standing practice widely accepted by bankruptcy courts and removes a key tool that companies like Purdue Pharma have used to shield stakeholders such as directors or shareholders from related lawsuits when the company itself files for bankruptcy. For more than four decades, bankruptcy courts have employed non-debtor releases to facilitate broad … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Validity of Speed Camera Tickets Issued by Suffolk and Chesapeake, Sparking Controversy Over Third-Party Involvement and Violation of Virginia Laws

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SUFFOLK, Va. – A lawsuit has been filed against the cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk in Hampton Roads, challenging the validity of the tickets issued by the newly installed speed cameras. Attorney Tim Anderson argues that both cities are violating Virginia laws by not issuing standard summonses for these tickets and by using out-of-state companies to collect fines. Anderson claims that the cities are exploiting their authority for financial gain. According to documents provided by Anderson, the tickets differ significantly from typical Virginia summonses, suggesting that the municipalities have altered them to maximize revenue. Anderson … Read more