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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., China, agreement, 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

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

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, court, Google Inc., San Jose, agreement, Microsoft Corp.

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, bundle, DirecTV, discount, wireless phone, wireless service, Verizon Wireless, cable company, AT&T Corp., combination, pricing, Washington, TV, DSL, satellite, cell phone

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, court, California, Washington, recruiting, Google Inc., hiring, agreement, China, Microsoft Corp.

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

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.

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

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, Washington, EPIC, NSA, office, San Francisco, Apple Computer

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.

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, Washington, notification, EMC Corp., Rep., bill, law, state, California, idea

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.

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, lobbyist, Washington, business model, Google Inc., Democrat, Rep., Texas, Internet Service Provider

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.

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, Google Inc., acquisition, spokesman, Microsoft Corp., AT&T Corp.

Company accused of selling fake antispyware settles suit

December 4, 2006 Secure Computer agrees to pay $1 million to settle charges that it violated Washington state's spyware law. TAGS: attorney general, settlement, suit, Washington, spyware, anti-spyware, agreement, Microsoft Corp., PC

Sling Media scores big with Cal football fans

October 17, 2006 Slingbox used to stream Washington State game onto stadium scoreboard in Berkeley, Calif., where it was not televised. TAGS: Sling Media, Slingbox, California, Washington, image, laptop computer, video

Google forms political action committee

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