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Novell Entitled to $2.5 Million in Royalties on SCO UNIX License to Sun.

Unauthorized Use of "Bot" Program With Video Game Software Constitutes Copyright Infringement

CD-ROM Version of National Geographic Magazine a Privileged Revision Under Copyright Act § 201(c)

Digital Wire-Frame Models of Automobiles Not Sufficiently Original for Copyright Protection.

Each Distribution of Altered Software Program Constitutes a Separate Violation of DMCA Copyright Management Information Provision 

Title to Promotional CDs Passed to Music Industry Insiders, Despite Legend Restricting Further Transfers 

Employee Properly Denied Unemployment Benefits for Claiming Copyright in Employer Content

South Carolina County May Restrict Further Dissemination of Public Records Under Copyright Act

Wisconsin County Not Required to Provide Direct Access to Database of Tax Data Under Open Records Law  

Absent Knowledge, Online Auction Site Not Liable for Contributory Trademark Infringement for Sale of Counterfeit Items by Users 

Trademark Owner's Receipt of E-Mail Containing Link to Web Site Constitutes Constructive Notice of Infringing Use 

Use of Trademarks as Advertising Search Terms May Suggest Sponsorship or Endorsement by Trademark Owner

Keyword Advertising and Keyword Stuffing a Trademark Use in Commerce Causing Consumer Confusion 

Injunction, But No Damages, for Cybersquatting Prior to Enactment of ACPA.

Patent Exhaustion Doctrine Limits Rights in Microchips and Chipsets Embodying Patented Invention 

Defamatory E-Mail to Listserv Protected by Michigan Shared Interest Privilege.

"Concrete Showing" of Each Element of Prima Facie Case of Libel Required to Obtain Discovery of Anonymous Poster's Identity 

"Bald Allegations" of Participation in Preparation of Defamatory Postings Does Not Shield Pleading From Dismissal Under CDA § 230 

Contents of Employee Pager Text Messages Protected From Disclosure To Employer by the Stored Communications Act

Sixth Circuit En Banc Vacates Preliminary Injunction Against Government E-Mail Searches.

Ruling on Employee Expectation of Privacy in E-Mail Requires Evidentiary Hearing on Employer Policy Implementation 

Evidence of Unauthorized Computer Access Supports Issuance of Subpoena to ISP for Subscriber Information 

Under Federal and New York Constitutions, Warrant Not Required for Law Enforcement GPS Tracking of Vehicle 

Indefinite Sealing and Non-Disclosure of Electronic Surveillance Orders Deemed Unconstitutional

Hacked Retailer Not Liable to Credit Card Issuers for Breach in Security of Card Information.

Television Journalists' Reliance on Web Site for Story Facts Does Not Establish Actual Malice in Defamation Suit

Internet Marketing Agreement to Provide Newspaper Subscription Information Not Governed by Article 2 of the UCC  

Allegation of Intent to Harm Required For Computer Fraud and Abuse Claim...

Attorney's Faxed Newsletter May Constitute an Unsolicited Advertisement Under Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Prohibition Against Class Arbitration in Computer Contract Violates Illinois Public Policy.

Computer Software Contract Breach Requires Notice and Opportunity to Cure Under UCC Article 2 

Under Utah Law, Modification of Online Agreement, Without Notice, to Add Arbitration Provision Not Unconscionable Between Commercial Parties.

eBay Auction of Elvis's Former Home Deemed Non-Binding Advertisement

Online Submission of Requests for Insurance Referrals and Quotes From Rival Company May Constitute Fraud Under Colorado Law  

UK Court Requires Former Employee Subject to Confidentiality Agreement to Disclose Social Network Contacts 

Attorney Sanctioned For Overly Broad Third-Party Subpoena to Web Site Operator

Florida County's Declaratory Judgment Action Against Travel Companies Over Hotel Tax Reinstated 

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