- Wed Jul 6 2005 WhenU makes good
- Thu Jun 3 2004 Adware maker WhenU 'exploring' options
The company hires an investment bank to probe strategic partnerships and investment alternatives, CNET News.com has learned.
- Tue Jun 28 2005 Court gives adware maker WhenU green light
Appeals court reverses decision that confined WhenU from selling pop-ups triggered by 1-800-Contacts' trademarks.
- Thu May 13 2004 Search engines delete adware company
Yahoo and Google disable links to controversial adware maker WhenU after the company is accused of engaging in unauthorized practices aimed at boosting its search rankings.
- Wed Nov 19 2003 Judge rules in favor of pop-up purveyor
A judge dismisses Wells Fargo's motion to prevent software maker WhenU from launching rival pop-up ads when customers access the financial services company's Web site.
- Mon Jan 5 2004 Pop-up seller loses round in court
A U.S. district court judge bars WhenU from delivering pop-up ads to some Net visitors, going against decisions in favor of the software maker's controversial marketing tactics.
- Tue Apr 13 2004 Adware maker challenges Utah anti-spyware law
Online advertising software maker WhenU says the first U.S. anti-spyware statute set to take effect next month could harm its business.
- Wed Jun 30 2004 Adware's going mainstream, report says
A researcher finds that companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase and Verizon are among the prime users of a controversial advertising network.
- Mon Sep 8 2003 Court: Pop-ups burden of using Net
A federal judge gives the OK for a software maker to deliver ads that pop up over Web sites, including those owned by the advertiser's rivals. The judge also bemoans the irritating nature of pop-ups.
- Fri Mar 26 2004 German court: Pop-ups need permission
A German judge issues a preliminary injunction against Claria--aka Gator--that prohibits its adware pop-ups from appearing over a rental car site without the agency's permission.

