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ConnectU struggles to prove that Facebook stole its ideas

The founder of Facebook stands accused of stealing the ideas and business plan of three men behind a rival social networking site. But a Boston judge yesterday told ConnectU's founders that they must produce more evidence to support its claims.
26/07/2007

Contracts cannot be changed online without notice, rules US appeals court

A company cannot change its contract with consumers simply by posting revised conditions on its website, a US appeals court has ruled. The position is similar in the UK, according to an e-commerce legal expert.
25/07/2007

Government backs private copying but ignores compensation

The Government will launch a public consultation this autumn on an exemption from copyright law for people who are moving music on to MP3 players. But the plan for a private copying exemption does not address the controversial question of compensation.
24/07/2007

European Commission proposes pan-EU small company structure

The European Commission wants to create a form of company across Europe to make cross-border business easier to conduct for small firms. Internal markets Commissioner Charlie McCreevy has announced a consultation on the proposal.
23/07/2007

Belgian ISP will appeal order to block file-sharing

Belgian ISP Scarlet has appealed against a surprise court ruling forcing it to filter customers' traffic for unlawful file-sharing. The Belgian ISP Association says that the trial judge did not examine the law closely enough.
20/07/2007

Web radio firms cry foul over DRM proposal

Internet radio broadcasters have claimed that a last-minute record company deal offered to them is a ruse to force them to use digital rights management (DRM) technology.
20/07/2007