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Kai-Fu Lee's California case put on hold

October 28, 2005 A federal judge says that a California action over the controversial Google hire should be stayed until after a trial in Washington is held in January. TAGS: Ronald Whyte, Kai-Fu Lee, Washington, California, federal judge, Google Inc., agreement, China, Microsoft Corp.

The White House reboots

January 27, 2009 Barack Obama takes office as the 44th president with an agenda that includes a fresh take on technology. TAGS: Barack Obama, Del.icio.us, Digg, margin, president, coverage, Washington, font, broadband, photograph, e-mail

Verizon adds wireless to bundle

January 30, 2007 Customers are now able to add wireless to a Verizon service bundle to get even more discounts. TAGS: Verizon Communications, DirecTV, bundle, discount, Verizon Wireless, wireless phone, wireless service, cable company, AT&T Corp., combination, pricing, Washington, TV, DSL, satellite, cell phone

Calif. judge to consider throwing out Google suit

September 14, 2005 Date set for federal judge to weigh Microsoft's motion to dismiss Google's countersuit over Kai-Fu Lee. TAGS: Kai-Fu Lee, Washington, California, Google Inc., court, San Jose, agreement, Microsoft Corp.

Lawsuit shows how to sue spammers

June 20, 2007 Activist's six-year legal fight offers road map for suing spammers; he now awaits hefty check from firm he says spammed him. TAGS: spammer, judgment, lawsuit, Washington, Florida, evidence, damage, attorney, e-mail

Year in review: Green-tech growing pains

December 29, 2008 More people and companies are getting on the clean-tech bandwagon, but the financial crisis and falling fossil-fuel prices have cooled the frenzied pace of innovation. TAGS: Chevy Volt, pain, Washington, start-up, car

Forests: The good, the bad and the ugly

June 20, 2006 Stunningly lush Hoh Rain Forest in Washington stands in stark contrast to acres of clear-cut forestland, reporter finds. Photos: A contrasts in forests TAGS: tree, Washington, contrast

Kai-Fu Lee trial to stay in Washington, for now

October 14, 2005 Judge's interim ruling keeps case on Microsoft's turf in battle with Google over hiring of key executive. TAGS: Ronald Whyte, Kai-Fu Lee, Washington, court, California, recruiting, Google Inc., agreement, hiring, China, Microsoft Corp.

Digital TV changeover suggested for 2009

July 12, 2005 Farewell, analog. Politicians want to ban the sale of analog televisions soon--and set a firm date for all-digital broadcasts. TAGS: digital signal, analog, spectrum, digital television, converter box, transition, Sen., household, politician, broadband service, TV, Motorola Inc., Washington, broadband

Google forms political action committee

September 18, 2006 Company says it wants to strengthen political influence on decisions Washington makes regarding the Internet. TAGS: Google Inc., Capitol Hill, Net Neutrality, Washington, policy, Microsoft Corp.

Silicon money: Companies shift strategy, take the offensive

March 27, 2006 Technology industry lobbying has become increasingly aggressive, raising questions about its tactics. Chart: Federal lobbying expenditures Chart: Political contributions TAGS: lobbyist, technology company, Washington, Bill Gates, tax, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft, Google to resume battle for employee

October 14, 2005 The tech giants will return to the courtroom Friday to continue their dispute over Google's employment of Kai-Fu Lee, a former Microsoft worker. TAGS: Kai-Fu Lee, Google Inc., court, Washington, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft, Google square off in Washington

September 27, 2007 Thursday will mark the opening round in the heavyweight fight over Google's acquisition of DoubleClick. TAGS: DoubleClick Inc., lobbyist, Washington, Google Inc., antitrust, economist, merger, acquisition, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp.

On antitrust, is Google the next Microsoft?

July 23, 2007 Google is facing opposition to its DoubleClick deal in what could be a repeat of the way Washington punished Microsoft a decade ago. TAGS: DoubleClick Inc., antitrust, lobbyist, merger, Washington, acquisition, Google Inc., AT&T Corp., spokesman, Microsoft Corp.

EFF reaches out to D.C. with new office

April 27, 2006 Electronic Frontier Foundation, which once ventured to Washington with mixed results, tries again. TAGS: Jerry Berman, David Sobel, CALEA, EPIC, Washington, NSA, office, San Francisco, Apple Computer

Can Congress be trusted to secure data?

April 3, 2006 CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh explains why Washington is hell-bent on a data breach law that could lead to a train wreck. TAGS: legislator, debit card, notification, Washington, EMC Corp., Rep., bill, state, law, California, idea

Biodiesel start-up hauls in $214 million

February 21, 2007 Seattle-based company hopes to be producing 400 million gallons of alternative fuel a year by the end of 2008. TAGS: biodiesel, Seattle, facility, Washington

Google does K Street

March 30, 2006 Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, public relations, Washington, lobbyist, Google Inc., business model, Rep., Democrat, Texas, Internet Service Provider

China's currency move may hurt U.S. tech

July 22, 2005 The price of computers and electronics could climb if China adds teeth to its new exchange policy. TAGS: yuan, China, currency, Applied Materials Inc., basket, economist, Washington, U.S., manufacturing, semiconductor, dollar, consumer electronics, electronics, computer company

How Washington reinvented invention

April 5, 2006 Former White House adviser Brian Kahin raises questions about a controversial patent decision. TAGS: patent, lawyer, Washington, decision, attorney, U.S.
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