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YouTube's fate rests on decade-old copyright law

March 13, 2007 Wording of DMCA, which appeared in Congress long before the Web video revolution, could determine whether YouTube disappears. TAGS: Viacom Inc., DMCA, YouTube, copyright infringement, fate, copyright law, hosting company, Napster Inc., attorney, Google Inc., video

'Electric Slide' on slippery DMCA slope

February 3, 2007 Yes, you can copyright a dance. And the man who owns the rights to the iconic wedding shuffle isn't pleased that it's popping up on the Web. TAGS: dance, DMCA, YouTube, claim, attorney, video

Copyright tussles for Google

August 4, 2006 The search giant, at odds with an increasing number of copyright industries, is taking some provocative legal stances. TAGS: copyright law, dispute, attorney, Google Inc., holder, search engine, photograph, video

LA sues maker of 'Grand Theft Auto'

January 27, 2006 Suit alleges that Take-Two Interactive Software covered up pornographic material to avoid Adults Only rating. TAGS: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Grand Theft Auto, video game, attorney, Los Angeles, retailer, video, games

Viacom lawyer: YouTube knows it violates copyrights

March 16, 2007 Attorney for media conglomerate says Google doesn't adequately police pirated clips, leaving his company with an unfair burden. TAGS: Viacom Inc., DMCA, YouTube, attorney, lawyer, Google Inc., service provider, Washington, work, video

YouTube's no friend to copyright violators

October 21, 2006 Those who post copyright material should expect no protection from the video-sharing site if accused of infringement. TAGS: copyright violation, YouTube, Universal Music Group, attorney, Los Angeles, Google Inc., video, TV, movie

State governments push for Net neutrality laws

June 26, 2006 Attorneys general in New York and California say they'd like a federal law prohibiting network operators from offering a "fast lane" on the Internet. TAGS: Eliot Spitzer, Net Neutrality, Bill Lockyer, provision, Democrat, content provider, bill, attorney, Republican, attorney general, California, spokesman, law, New York, eBay Inc., broadband

Hollywood hates pirates, but can it use them?

July 3, 2007 Michael Moore movie "Sicko" enjoys successful debut, despite being illegally downloaded by thousands. TAGS: file-sharing, Hollywood, Michael Moore, movie, attorney, film, Google Video, piracy, Google Inc., video

New MySpace copyright tech turns heads, raises brows

May 11, 2007 Site launches feature to combat unauthorized use of copyrighted video content, but can "Take Down Stay Down" stay up? TAGS: Audible Magic, MySpace, copyright holder, News Corp., holder, YouTube, attorney, CEO, video, Google Inc., database

TVU chief grapples with copyright questions

November 6, 2006 Legal experts say company may be tapping into tried-and-true ways to get sued by big copyright holders. TAGS: TVU Networks, broadcaster, file-sharing, YouTube, entertainment, attorney, P2P, Shanghai, TV, video

Video blogger gets two days to return to prison

September 20, 2006 Josh Wolf now has more time to spread the word about what he calls an assault on First Amendment rights. TAGS: jury, blogger, appeal, evidence, attorney, lawyer, California, San Francisco, video

Viacom sued over Colbert parody on YouTube

March 22, 2007 EFF, others claim Viacom is misusing copyright law in forcing video-sharing site to take down parody of Comedy Central show. TAGS: Viacom Inc., takedown, MoveOn.org, YouTube, DMCA, notice, lawsuit, copyright law, record, attorney, video, Google Inc.

Calif. AG files felony charges in HP probe

October 5, 2006 Attorney general calls former Chairman Patricia Dunn 'catalyst' for HP leak hunt and say others could be charged. Photos: Charges filed TAGS: Bill Lockyer, Patricia Dunn, attorney general, press conference, probe, Sacramento, investigation, California, chairman, attorney, HP, Adobe PDF, video

Sex workers call for boycott of 'Grand Theft Auto'

February 16, 2006 Organization cries foul over players accruing points "for the depiction of rape and murder of prostitutes." TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, boycott, worker, parent, organization, video game, attorney, games, video

Police blotter: Net pharmacy conviction overturned

February 17, 2006 Web site owners convicted of running illegal pharmacy get new trial, after judges rule video testimony was unconstitutional. TAGS: witness, testimony, videoconferencing, defendant, Police Blotter, conviction, prosecution, pharmacy, trial, government, prosecutor, policy, evidence, attorney, Australia, U.S.
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