Email spam – Old GigaOm

Here’s what you need to know about the new Canadian anti-spam law that is freaking everyone out

on July 2, 2014

The toughest anti-spam law in the world went into effect on July 1st, and people in Canada and beyond are worried they will have to throw out their email marketing lists or face a $1 million fine.

Judge calls out LinkedIn over spammy invitations, says emails can harm reputation

on June 13, 2014

One of LinkedIn’s more annoying features — multiple requests to join its “professional network” — was slammed by a federal judge this week in a class action ruling.