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Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") is arguably one of the most important recent developments in telecommunications, yet is virtually ignored by current federal and state regulations applicable to traditional telephone service. However, the growing popularity of VoIP in both the private and business sectors (some analysts claim that VoIP will replace traditional telephone service for the majority of users by the end of this decade) makes it likely that VoIP will be subjected to at least some regulatory requirements in the future. -
Microsoft applauds the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney Kevin V. Ryan for the conviction of three individuals involved in a scheme to defraud Microsoft of millions of dollars by obtaining discounted software under false pretenses. The conviction of these individuals is a significant victory for the software industry, its partners and customers, and all who value fair and ethical business practices. -
HP today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the California Attorney General to resolve civil claims arising from the previously disclosed investigation into leaks from its board of directors. -
We've assembled some of the top issues in the communications field that have appeared in the Legal Technology Center over the course of the past year, and we offer them up so you can relive the highs and lows that were 2006. Enjoy, and have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year! -
Do you hate prerecorded sales calls? If so, you are not alone. Indeed, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been inundated with complaints about such calls. As a result, the FTC has just announced an amendment to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) that expressly bars telemarketing calls that deliver prerecorded messages, except as to people who have agreed in advance to receive these calls from specific sellers. -
In a recent decision (O'Grady v. Superior Ct.), the Sixth Appellate District in California has interpreted the Stored Communications Act (18 U.S.C. �� 2701-2712) as limiting the ability of civil litigants to obtain the contents of stored communications from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) through the subpoena process. While this is a narrow application of the law, the interpretation will significantly affect e-discovery strategies and tactics in California - especially when litigants cannot obtain the original communications from the recipient. -
HP today announced that it has resolved ink cartridge patent violation issues with China-based Ninestar. -
Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading provider of broadband telephone service, today stated that it views the Court of Appeals' granting of a temporary stay on Friday allowing Vonage to continue to add customers as the first step toward resolving this matter in Vonage's favor. The stay will remain effective while the Appellate Court considers making the stay permanent. -
There is a sense of double irony in the fact that the United States Supreme Court has just ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must do more to protect the environment. -
Microsoft has released the following statement by Brad Smith, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, on the proposed acquisition of DoubleClick by Google: