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Sumner Redstone controls CBS, Nickelodeon and MTV but he can barely speak

The 92-year-old needs a letter board to communicate.

Hulk Hogan is suing Gawker Media (again)

This time it's about an alleged leak to the National Enquirer.

Fitbit wins big in trade ruling vs. Jawbone

But it's still not over yet.

Cruise's $1 billion exit is now in doubt after a founder files legal claim

It's a scenario all too common in Silicon Valley: A startup gets a big exit, then people who were involved in the early days pop up to demand what they believe is their fair share.

New Patent Suits in Q1 Hit Lowest Level Since 2011

But is it a true detente or just a blip?

Longtime Sequoia Capital VC Michael Goguen Is Out in Wake of Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Sequoia confirmed Goguen's departure early Saturday morning.

Former Editor's Sarcastic Reply Takes Center Stage at Gawker-Hulk Hogan Trial

A.J. Daulerio's comment was "flip" but may hurt the case.

How Marissa Mayer Keeps Talent: Meet Yahoo's $18 Million CRO

That is, shall we say, a lot.

Apple Says It Would Take a Month to Enable FBI Hack of Terrorists' iPhone

Building the software would take a team of as many as 10 engineers, Apple says.

Immersion Sues Apple for Patent Infringement Over Touch Feedback

The suit claims Apple's "force touch" and "3D touch" technologies violate Immersion's patents on haptic technology.

Uber Agrees to Pay $28.5 Million to Settle 'Safe Ride' Suits

Refunds under the proposed deal would average a bit over 80 cents per rider.

Apple Must Pay $625 Million for Infringing Patents With FaceTime, iMessage

East Texas jury gives patent holding company VirnetX a win.

Warner Music Says It Will Share Its (Theoretical) Spotify Payday With Its Artists

More money for Coldplay if Spotify IPOs.

Nick Denton Says Facebook Is the Boss, and Gawker Will Fall in Line

Also: Is that Hulk Hogan lawsuit actually a blessing in disguise?

The Bullet That Lyft Just Dodged Is Still Coming for Uber

Lyft won't have to reclassify its drivers as employees, but Uber still might.

Ex-Taco Bell Exec Now Suing Uber Driver He Attacked

Dash-cam video that went viral was illegally recorded, suit charges.

Fitbit Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Inaccurate Heart Rate Monitoring

It has been a rough week for wearable maker.

Spotify Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

Cracker's David Lowery leads class-action lawsuit.

Meet the Lawyer Challenging the Food-Delivery Industry

After confronting labor practices at Uber, Shannon Liss-Riordan is looking to your takeout next.

Apple, Ericsson Settle Patent Dispute

Apple will pay Ericsson a small portion of its iPhone and iPad revenue.

Gillette Sues Dollar Shave Club for Patent Infringement

The 2004 Gillette patent is related, in part, to an "overcoat layer" used in the manufacturing of its razors.

Is Uber Trying to Pull a Fast One on Its Drivers?

Some say new agreement would preclude drivers from taking Uber to court.

FTC Settles Data Breach Lawsuit With Wyndham Hotel Chain

Wyndham had argued, unsuccessfully, that the agency didn't have authority to regulate cyber security standards.

Samsung Finally Agrees to Pay Apple $548 Million, With a Few Caveats

Suit over smartphone patents was filed almost five years ago.

DraftKings and FanDuel Go to Court This Week. Here's Why.

Both companies will fight Wednesday to show their games are not a form of gambling.

FanDuel and DraftKings Are Suing New York's Attorney General

Things are getting ugly in New York.

In-N-Out Burger Sues DoorDash for Delivering Its Food Without Permission

The delivery service used a fake In-N-Out logo on its website.

Ellen Pao on Gender Bias in Tech: It's Improving ... Slowly

In the Lenny Letter, Pao explains why "just ignore it" doesn't help.

Court: ITC Does Not Have Authority Over the Internet

The agency's authority applies only to physical, not digital, products, the appeals court ruled.

NFL Player Pierre Garçon Is Suing FanDuel

Garçon plays for the Washington Redskins, a team in a paid partnership deal with FanDuel.

Florida Couple Files $5 Million Suit Against Apple Over 'Wi-Fi Assist'

The new feature of iOS 9 automatically switches phones to the mobile networks if Wi-Fi is weak or unreliable.

Jawbone Wins Injunction in Legal Fight With Fitbit

The court sides with Jawbone in its lawsuit over ex-employees who took "trade secrets" to Fitbit.