TechFlash: Amazon workers sue over off-the-clock security checks

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Amazon workers sue over off-the-clock security checks Seven Amazon.com warehouse workers filed a federal lawsuit against the company Friday, claiming they are owed back pay for security checks they are forced to go through during lunch breaks and after their shifts. Microsoft cites First Amendment in petition to release tally of FISA court orders Microsoft is citing its First Amendment right to free speech in a court document filed Monday with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court. Amazon says no smartphone this year Amazon.com Inc. said it has no plans to enter the smartphone market this year and if it ever does enter the market, it won't be offering free smartphones. What's the mood over at Microsoft these days? What's the mood of the average Microsoft Corp. employee in Redmond these days? Microsoft Xbox Music now available for iPhones, Android Microsoft Corp. said its Xbox Music is now available on Android and iOS devices. Revealing the TechFlash Cup finalists, 16 Seattle-area startups with vision, passion When we conceived of the TechFlash Cup startup competition, we could only hope that we'd have great finalists for our first year. Google antitrust case settlement not good enough, rivals say Google on Monday offered more concessions to end a European antitrust case when some of its competitors, including Microsoft, complained an April settlement didn't go far enough. National Tech News SEFCU, CHA among new tenants at Kiernan Plaza Lockheed, ULA picked for Mexican satellite launch Colorado taking applications for advanced-industry grants Microsoft cites First Amendment in petition to release tally of FISA court orders Y Combinator opens up to nonprofits NYT deputy editor joins Yahoo as head of Yahoo News WebMD launches updated version of flagship app Area VC flowing more to burbs than city, people speculate why Simply the BEST FEST: Cleantech linchpin event starts Wednesday UMd. system spurs 187 new companies from research, report says

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