Axel Springer
Germany’s Federal Court Suggests Ad Blockers May Infringe Copyright, Reopens Legal Case
If modifying a site’s display is ruled illegal, privacy features could face sweeping legal pushback.
German court rules against “almost absurd” claim that ad blocking is copyright infringement
The lawsuit was brought against Adblock Plus by Axel Springer.
Google to start paying mainstream outlets for news
The alliance between Big Tech and the news media could become complicated.
Facebook wants to create “a safe space for trustworthy news”
Facebook is more determined than ever to crack down on what’s allowed on the platform.
Axel Springer thinks you can sue adblockers for…copyright infringement?
Previously, AdBlock had been sued unsuccessfully in Germany as “undermining Axel Springer’s business model” – only for this be thrown out by the country’s courts.