German court says Wi-Fi providers not liable for others’ infringements: “A German court has said that the owner of a home wireless network is not responsible for the activity of other people on that network….
Info commissioner says comms database is leap too far: “ Thomas demands proper debate Information Commissioner Richard Thomas said today that government plans for a communications database are a step too far and need proper…
House of Commons debate on Internet Regulation, 4 June, 2008 Column 893 Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.] 7.32 pm John Robertson (Glasgow, North-West) (Lab): I am pleased…
YouTube Agrees to Share Viewer Data: “Defendants and plaintiffs in two copyright infringement lawsuits against YouTube have reached a deal to protect the privacy of millions of YouTube watchers during evidence discovery. (Via NYT >…
At the Uneasy Intersection of Bloggers and the Law: “There is no better way to get a blogger fired up than by telling him what he cannot publish — although you might forgive a government…
Viacom ‘backs off’ YouTube demand: “Google and Viacom reach a deal to protect the personal details of YouTube viewers while evidence is collected for a legal case.” (Via BBC News.)
Ebay wins court victory against Tiffany & Co: “Ebay, the internet auction site, has won a significant battle in the war over the sale of luxury goods on its site.” (Via Law News from Times…
Verizon offers details of Usenet deletion: alt.* groups, others gone: “ Verizon Communications confirmed on Thursday that it will stop offering its customers access to tens of thousands of Usenet discussion areas, including the alt.*…
Senate endorses retroactive FISA immunity for warrantless wiretapping: “ The Democratic-controlled Senate handed President Bush a major political victory on Wednesday by voting to derail lawsuits against telecommunications companies that unlawfully opened their networks to…
N.Y. A.G. says AOL will curb access to Usenet. It already did: “ It’s no secret that politicians tend to churn out press releases touting their accomplishments, no matter how mean or insignificant. But it…