MOD Systems

MOD Systems founder on hook for $4.1M in ongoing legal dispute

by John Cook on August 26, 2013August 26, 2013 at 2:52 pmComment

Seattle entrepreneur Mark Phillips was released from federal prison earlier this year, but his legal troubles continue to mount. The latest setback comes at the hands of King County Superior… Read More

Lies, love affairs and lawsuits: MOD Systems founder Mark Phillips is out of prison and wants a new trial

by John Cook on April 4, 2013April 4, 2013 at 10:17 am 34 Comments

Mark Phillips is out of prison, and now he’s looking to clear his name. The 38-year-old former CEO of MOD Systems, who was sent to prison in July 2011 on… Read More

MOD Systems founder wins reversal on mail fraud conviction, loses in other areas

by John Cook on December 26, 2012December 27, 2012 at 7:15 amComment

The continuing saga of MOD Systems co-founder Mark E. Phillips, who was sentenced to four years in prison in July 2011 on fraud and money laundering charges, has taken another… Read More

Digiboo takes flight: Movie kiosks at Seattle airport offer new releases for $3.99 (Video)

by John Cook on March 23, 2012March 23, 2012 at 8:08 amComment

There are multiple ways to watch movies on airplanes. Some rely on the selection in the airline’s inflight entertainment system, while others load up on personal DVDs or download their… Read More

MOD Systems founder Mark Phillips sentenced to four years in prison

by John Cook on July 15, 2011July 15, 2011 at 10:52 am 7 Comments

Seattle entrepreneur Mark Phillips was sentenced Friday morning to four years in prison for defrauding MOD Systems and lying to the court in a complex fraud case that has dragged… Read More

MOD Systems ordered to pay back rent, company plans move

by John Cook on April 25, 2011April 25, 2011 at 5:05 pm 7 Comments

MOD Systems will be forced out of its downtown Seattle office space at 1301 Second Avenue, the latest setback for the struggling Seattle startup. A court commissioner ordered on April… Read More

Seattle Art Museum sues MOD Systems over unpaid rent

by John Cook on April 14, 2011April 14, 2011 at 8:39 am 2 Comments

Troubles continue to mount for MOD Systems. The Seattle Art Museum has filed a lawsuit against the maker of digital media kiosk technology for failing to pay rent on the… Read More