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HP Inc settles printer toner lockout lawsuit with a promise to make firmware updates optional (www.theregister.com)
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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I've never interpreted settling to imply lawyers don't get paid.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Lawyers get paid either way, but that's about the most that comes of it. Settling means no legal precedent has been set, so businesses can pull this bullshit again in the future

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