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Court reinstates $675000 damages for downloading
By: AP BOSTON - A federal appeals court has reinstated a $675000 judgment against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded and shared songs on the Internet. In 2009, a jury in Boston awarded $675000 to the Recording Industry Association of
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:23P
Court reinstates $675000 damages for downloading
By: AP BOSTON - A federal appeals court has reinstated a $675000 judgment against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded and shared songs on the Internet. In 2009, a jury in Boston awarded $675000 to the Recording Industry Association of
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:23P
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Patent Reform Becomes Law: The Leahy-Smith America
The bill expands the “prior user” defense to patent infringement, which previously was available only in business method patent cases. The defense prohibits patent infringement claims against parties who can show that: a) they acted in good faith;
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:23P
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Patent Reform Becomes Law: The Leahy-Smith America
The bill expands the “prior user” defense to patent infringement, which previously was available only in business method patent cases. The defense prohibits patent infringement claims against parties who can show that: a) they acted in good faith;
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:23P
Cifaldi honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
State's Attorney Jon Barnard said she been instrumental in developing and implementing the state's attorney's repeat offender DUI enforcement program, which he said has become a model for other DUI enforcement programs throughout the state.
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:22P
Ohio Domestic Violence Laws Revealed
If you have been charged with domestic violence, contact an experienced Ohio criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can talk to you about your situation and can help stand up for your rights in court. There are a number of possible
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:21P
Sen. Vitter was not always critical of loan program to failed solar firm
The first loan guarantee went to Solyndra Inc., a California solar firm backed by an Obama fundraiser. But instead of picking a winner, the government backed a loser. The firm failed, putting more than 1000 people out of work and taxpayers on the hook
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:21P
Restaurants Put Best Plate Forward
Cetrella offered a cool spanish tortilla of potatoes, artichokes and red pepper sauce, perfect for the 90-plus degrees generated in the room by 60-odd chafing dishes and a number of dancing bodies. At 93, Isador “Izzy” Krechevsky, was likely the oldest
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:20P
7 arrested in Wall Street protests
Anyone who stops and disrupts pedestrian traffic is subject to arrest, Mr. Browne said. The city established a demonstration area on Broad Street and Exchange Place, adjacent to the New York Stock Exchange, that protesters chose not to use,
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:19P
Barnes & Noble snaps up Borders name, customer lists at auction; court
Barnes & Noble purchased the Internet addresses, customer lists and other intellectual assets, according to a filing by the bankruptcy lawyers of Ann Arbor-based Borders, which finished up its going-out-of-business sales Sunday at its stores nationwide
Updated: 09/19/2011 12:19P