Verizon Resists Music Piracy Subpoena In Court
U S District Judge John Bates weighs a dispute over whether Verizon must identify an anonymous subscriber alleged to trade songs online. The music industry seeks rapid action to curb piracy, while Verizon argues it is a passive conduit and should not disclose customer names without a court ruling. The case tests DMCA ambiguities and could change how providers respond to copyright complaints.
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Eric Holder
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Gnutella
Kazaa Network
Regulators allow cruise lines to pursue separate mergers
The FTC voted 3-2 to end antitrust probes and let Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean pursue bids to buy P O Princess Cruises. Carnival and Royal Caribbean, based in Miami, lead the sector with 43 and 23 ships respectively, while P&O Princess sits third with 18 ships. The three seek cost cuts amid weak demand after the September 11 attacks.
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Royal Caribbean
Miami
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Military tax relief bill advances toward law
Washington AP reports the Senate passed a military tax relief bill without dissent. The measure, aimed at supporting service members by deducting travel expenses for all, including those who do not itemize, would also fully exempt certain military allowances from tax. Congress faces reconciliation talks and potential action on Iraq as a deadline approaches.
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Justice Department appeals Hamdi detention ruling
The Justice Department seeks to overturn US District Judge Robert Doumar's ruling on Yaser Esam Hamdi, arguing the court lacked a legal basis to dismiss the government's key evidence and questioning the judge's scrutiny of a Mobbs declaration. The brief defends wartime detention authority for enemy combatants and notes Hamdi traveled to Afghanistan with the Taliban and possessed a firearm when captured.
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