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States Ask Antitrust Officials to Extend Microsoft Oversight
States say ending court oversight of Microsoft in November won't allow enough time to consider antitrust implications of Windows Vista. The oversight aims to force middleware competitors that link the operating system to everyday programs to compete fairly.
Corporate Cyberattacks Come Out of the Shadows
Since the dawn of cybercrime, public companies have largely operated under the notion that, while they have a responsibility to guard their data, they have little duty to report attacks to investors and regulators. That is all about to change.
E-Discovery Is All in the Asking
In e-discovery, communicating in a clear and precise manner about what you want, and why you want it, can go a long way. Wolf Haldenstein's Adam J. Levitt and Scott J. Farrell note that a recent federal decision offers some simple, commonsense advice on how to best achieve e-discovery objectives.
Report: HP Should Buy Security Firm
Because Hewlett-Packard Co. seems to be mimicking IBM's shift from PC and hardware to software and services, analysts say it should buy into security software to keep pace with IBM's purchase last week of Internet Security Systems. Vendor Check Point may be a logical target.
Lawyers Struggle to Maintain Their Online Reputations
For some attorneys, controlling their online reputations is a simple matter of managing what gets out or hiring a consultant for "reputation management." Others face defamatory attacks.
Florida Courts Take Auctions to the Web
Florida courts, deluged with foreclosures, are heading online to streamline the process. Two Florida counties -- Duval and Manatee -- became the first counties in the country to auction off foreclosed properties online, using Realauction.com. Will other state courts follow suit?
Do GPS Tracking Devices Violate the Fourth Amendment?
The law can't always keep up with technology. One of the biggest areas of controversy involves tracking devices, such as GPS and cell phone locators, in criminal investigations. While many courts have given their blessing to these devices, others believe privacy rights and the Fourth Amendment are being violated. Now it appears that the issue may be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.Trending Stories
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