Court questions terms of Microsoft antitrust settlement
A six judge DC Circuit panel weighed key provisions of the Microsoft antitrust settlement in politics and technology terms. They pressed for tougher penalties while noting that rivals have not widely adopted competing software.
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Tom Reilly
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Reilly
U.S
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Former HealthSouth chief indicted in $2.7 billion fraud
Richard Scrushy, former HealthSouth CEO, was arrested on 85 counts including fraud and money laundering. He pled innocent and posted $10 million bail. Indictment accuses inflated earnings by $2.7 billion from 1996 to March, with lavish purchases cited. Trial date set for Jan. 5.
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WorldCom
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Renoir
Miro
Richard Arrington
U.S
T. Michael Putnam
Wall Street
Christopher Wray
Washington
Health South Corp
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FCC OKs anti piracy tech for digital TV shows
The FCC approved an anti piracy mechanism to curb Internet distribution of digital TV programs. By July 1 2005 manufacturers must ensure devices recognize an embedded marker to limit piracy as broadcasts switch to digital format. The move aims to protect broadcaster syndication and overseas sales.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Michael Powell
Regulators reject ban on arsenic treated lumber for playgrounds
The CPSC voted unanimously against a ban on chromated copper arsenate treated lumber, noting industry shifts away from the chemical. EPA removal of CCA from approved pesticides followed industry pledge to stop production by year end 2002, with ongoing studies on sealing existing structures and guidance urging hand washing after play.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
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