Recent #Legal Action news in the semiconductor industry

11 months ago
1. KADOKAWA Group's Dwango and Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen reported a cyberattack on their data center, resulting in the leakage of personal information from students, graduates, parents, and employees. 2. The companies are conducting an investigation with the help of a security firm, verifying the leaked information, and preparing legal action against those who spread it. 3. They are monitoring online platforms and seeking to delete unauthorized postings of leaked information.
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10 months ago
➀ Zhongwei Company, a leading Chinese etching equipment manufacturer, has officially filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for being included in the Chinese Military Companies List (CMC List). ➁ The inclusion was based on the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, affecting 73 Chinese companies including Zhongwei, Huawei, and DJI. ➂ New contract restrictions imposed by the U.S. Department of Defense on these companies are set to take effect on June 30, 2026. ➃ Zhongwei asserts that the decision is erroneous and without legal basis, damaging its reputation and affecting its stakeholders. ➄ The company has previously been removed from a similar list after successfully appealing to the U.S. Department of Defense.
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