Legal & Regulatory
Google and others cry “foul” over patent fee sequestration
Google and companies cry “foul” over patent fee sequestration by Congress. There was a plan to limit certain litigation practices of firms on buying patents and suing other companies for infringement.
Samsung appoints new African CEO, boosts capital spending
Samsung appointed a new African CEO and boosted capital spending. There were several notable events in Samsung recently. One of which was appointing a new CEO for Africa.
FTC updates ad guidelines, warns Google, Yahoo, Microsoft
The US FTC updated its 2012 advertising guidelines and sent a letter warning Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and other internet search companies to follow or be fined.
First outsider CEO leaves Siemens
Peter Loescher, the first outsider to lead the company will be leaving Siemens soon. Peter Loescher, chief executive of Siemens and the first outsider to lead the company, will be leaving the company four years ahead of his end of contract.