Mark Reback
Articles by Mark Reback
Apple Music Under Fire: FTC Investigation Reported, Consumer Group Complains
Is Apple playing dirty when it comes to its new music-streaming service?
Jul 22, 2015California Oil Refineries’ Gross Profits Nearly Double In 2015
As Los Angeles drivers shelled out more than $4 a gallon at the pump in recent weeks, the state's oil refineries pocketed…
Jul 22, 2015Al Franken Urges Federal Probe of Apple Music
The senator warns of limited competition and price increases due to Apple's new music-streaming service. Sen. Al Franken wants federal regulators to…
Jul 22, 2015‘Apple Lures Labels From Free Streams – And Why Is No One Doing Anything About It’ Shrieks Group
Rabble rousers demand FTC, DoJ into Music service A pressure group in America has urged US watchdog the FTC and Uncle Sam's…
Jul 22, 2015Gas Companies Accused Of Ripping Off California At The Pump
As drivers in California continue to pay well over $4 per gallon at the pump, the state's oil refineries are raking in…
Jul 22, 2015Senator Urges Probe Of Apple’s Music Streaming Practices
A U.S. senator wants two federal agencies to investigate whether Apple Inc is breaking antitrust law in how it treats music services…
Jul 22, 2015Apple Music Model Scrutinized By Consumer Watchdog Group Over Antitrust Concerns
Apple is once again coming under fire for business practices and deals around Apple Music, the subscription music and video streaming service it launched…
Jul 22, 2015Sen. Franken Endorses Calls For Apple Music Inquiry
Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) has joined in the calls for a federal investigation of the business practices of Apple Music.
Jul 22, 2015Franken Wants Probe Of Apple’s Streaming Services
Minnesota DFL U.S. Sen. Al Franken wants two federal agencies to investigate whether Apple’s new music streaming service is violating anti-trust laws.…
Jul 22, 2015Two Associations Square Off On Higher Gas Prices
Frustrated with high gas prices? You're not alone. At a North Hills Mobil Station on the corner of Sepulveda and Nordhoff some…
Jul 22, 2015Consumer Advocacy Group, Sen. Al Franken Add To Apple Music Antitrust Clamor
Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog leveled antitrust accusations against Apple Music in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice…
Jul 22, 2015Tech Giants Keep Spending Big On Lobbying In DC
Research Triangle Park, N.C. — Money talks in Washington, D.C., and technology giants keep spreading around the cash as it lobbies for…
Jul 21, 2015Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft Spending On Government Lobbying Revealed
One company doubled its lobbying budget, while Google spent most. Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft spent together $11.7 million on lobbying…
Jul 21, 2015Facebook, Amazon, Apple Pick Up Spending On Lobbying
Apple, Facebook and Amazon.com have increased their expenses on trying to influence U.S. politicians and policy at the federal level, but Google…
Jul 21, 2015Parents Fight for “Right To Be Forgotten” After Daughter’s Death
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Jul 20, 2015KTTV-LA (FOX) – Los Angeles, CA – Midday Sunday: A Tragic Example of Google’s Refusal To Honor Right To Be Forgotten in U.S.
A young California woman was decapitated in a tragic auto accident. Photos from the grisly accident scene were wrongfully leaked by California…
Jul 19, 2015KTTV-LA (FOX) – Los Angeles, CA, – Midday Sunday: “Gas Price Spikes” – Part One
Gas prices are up to $4.20 in L.A. County and crude oil costs are down. Consumer Watchdog's president Jamie Court says, there…
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