legal dispute
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Micron Cites National Security, Seeks to Vacate Court Order Requiring Release of 73-Page Document to Yangtze Memory Technologies
In a legal dispute between Micron and YMTC, Micron is fighting to avoid handing over 73 pages of 3D NAND technology documents to the Chinese company. Micron, citing national security concerns due to YMTC’s placement on the US entity list, considers the court’s decision to grant YMTC access to the documents flawed. The conflict began in November 2023 with YMTC alleging patent infringement.
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Apple to Appeal Rejection of App Store Suspension Request
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Apple’s request to stay a lower court order concerning its App Store operations. This ruling impacts Apple’s ability to control in-app purchases by disallowing developers to direct users to external payment options. The ongoing antitrust battle, initiated by Epic Games, is the root of this legal dispute. Apple plans to appeal the decision, disagreeing with the ruling that they violated a previous court order promoting market competition.
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Yingdulai Explains Rebranding from Pangdulai: Naming Tied to Yingzhong Holdings Group Affiliation
A Chinese retail chain, Pang Dulai, rebranded to Ying Dulai overnight, replacing “Pang” (胖, plump) with “Ying” (盈, profit) in signage and digital platforms. The Zhejiang-based mall’s parent group, Yingzhong Holdings, cited strategic alignment as the reason. The move follows a cease-and-desist letter from rival Pang Donglai over alleged brand imitation. While the company denied legal pressure links, analysts note the covert rebrand mirrors crisis tactics in China’s competitive retail sector, sparking discussions on corporate identity and legal risks in rapid pivots.
