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Episode 491 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Microsoft claims Activision was already planning ‘significant’ layoffs before its acquisition, ‘consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry’

Microsoft claims Activision was already planning ‘significant’ layoffs before its acquisition, ‘consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry’

Microsoft has stated that Activision was already planning layoffs before its merger.

Microsoft says its 1,900 layoffs "cannot be attributed fully to the merger" because Activision was already planning massive cuts of its own

Microsoft says its 1,900 layoffs "cannot be attributed fully to the merger" because Activision was already planning massive cuts of its own

If Microsoft didn't lay off those people, it says Activision would've instead

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FTC criticizes Microsoft for laying off Activision Blizzard workers after claims it would operate independently

The FTC also says it would struggle to get aid to affected workers if a court later reversed the acquisition

FTC claims that Microsoft layoffs contradict ‘representations it made’ during the fight to acquire Activision

The Federal Trade Commission claims that Microsoft's newly announced layoff plans contradict 'representations it made' during its fight to acquire Activision Blizzard.

FTC hits Microsoft with federal complaint over game division layoffs

The Federal Trade Commission heads back into battle with Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

FTC orders Blackbaud to delete data, up security practices following 2020 breach

Blackbaud will have to tell all users what types of data it needs, and what it needs it for.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Xbox and PC: Developer, genre, and everything you need to know

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Xbox and PC: Developer, genre, and everything you need to know

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an upcoming title from MachineGames and Bethesda Softworks. Here's what you need to know.

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Grand Canyon University faces lawsuits and audit over deceptive practices

Grand Canyon University faces lawsuits and audit over deceptive practices

Discover the challenges facing Grand Canyon University, including a .4 million fine, a lawsuit from the FTC, and a VA audit, all stemming from deceptive...

An 'Xbox handheld' isn't just likely. For Microsoft, it's absolutely necessary.

An 'Xbox handheld' isn't just likely. For Microsoft, it's absolutely necessary.

Rumors are swirling that PlayStation is building a gaming handheld, referred to as the "PS Vita 2." Here's why I believe you can bet that the PS Vita 2 rumors are true, and that Xbox is also going to follow suit.

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FTC probe drugmakers’ patent thickets

FTC probe drugmakers’ patent thickets

The Federal Trade Commission has challenged more than 100 patents drugmakers listed in the FDA’s “Orange Book"

Mark Zuckerberg's Apologies: Facebook's Privacy Blunders and Controversies

Mark Zuckerberg's Apologies: Facebook's Privacy Blunders and Controversies

Explore the history of Mark Zuckerberg's public apologies, from Facebook's privacy controversies to mishandled crises, and the importance of accountability.

Federal complaint faults Texas Medicaid software glitches for removal errors

Health care advocates have asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Deloitte software errors they say disenrolled qualified Medicaid participants.

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Senate grills TikTok CEO on China ties, platform's impact on youth

Senate grills TikTok CEO on China ties, platform's impact on youth

The Senate Judiciary Committee grills the CEO of TikTok, pressing him on China's involvement in the company and the platform's impact on American youth.

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The FTC and national security

Cybertoonz gives the Commission a right of reply

iRobot Lays Off 350 Employees as Amazon Kills Merger Elizabeth Warren Opposed

The robot vacuum company is based in Massachusetts, meaning some of the terminated employees are likely Warren's constituents.

FTC Launches Inquiry into Generative AI Investments and Partnerships

The agency is seeking information from Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic PBC, Microsoft, and OpenAI as part of the inquiry

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Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft Face FTC Inquiry Over AI Deals

The FTC said Thursday it will investigate investments into generative AI startups by Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet.

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FTC to investigate deals made by Google, Amazon, and Microsoft with AI start-ups

FTC has reportedly launched an inquiry into the deals made by big tech with AI start-up companies.

International Business Times

US Regulator Launches Probe Into Tech Giants' AI Investments

A top US antitrust regulator said it was launching an inquiry Thursday about investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Is TurboTax Really Free? FTC Clamps Down On Deceptive Advertising Practices

The FTC has barred Intuit from advertising its services as "free" unless they are genuinely free for all customers or if eligibility is explicitly disclosed.

The Guardian - US

Martin Shkreli ban from pharmaceutical industry upheld by US court

New York federal appeals court rules ‘pharma bro’, 40, who went to prison for fraud, cannot return to pharmaceutical industry

The FTC bars TurboTax maker Intuit from advertising 'deceptive' free services

Regulators say the company advertised "free" tax filing products and services that many Americans were ineligible for. Intuit called the opinion "deeply flawed."

Intuit told to stop promoting "free" software unless everyone can actually use them

TurboTax maker Intuit has been found guilty of misleading advertising; told to revise ads for “free” products and services.

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