- Thu Feb 5 2004 Microsoft wards off voice-data lawsuit
A court rules that Microsoft did not violate a set of controversial voice digitization patents, in a case that could have roiled the VoIP and computer industries if the patents had been upheld as valid.
- Tue Sep 30 2008 FAQ: What to expect from a new IP cabinet position
If signed into law, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act will create what may amount to an IP "czar."
- Wed Apr 7 2004 FCC urged to keep VoIP regulation-free
Advocacy groups ask FCC Chairman Michael Powell to protect Net phone companies from weighty regulations that blanket traditional phone services.
- Fri Mar 28 2008 Rep. Berman: Pro-IP bill will become law in 2008
Major rewrite of U.S. copyright law is on track to be signed by President Bush by the end of the year, the congressman representing the Hollywood, Calif. area says
- Thu Mar 3 2005 Telco agrees to stop blocking VoIP calls
Madison River Communication of North Carolina will pay $15,000 to the FCC. Chairman Michael Powell claims victory.
- Wed Jun 29 2005 Carly Fiorina to chat up VoIP in L.A.
- Fri Feb 10 2006 Week in review: The spying game
Attorney general didn't reveal much about controversial eavesdropping program, but White House gave details.
- Thu Oct 2 2008 Pro-IP senators concerned anti-counterfeiting treaty may be too broad
Two senators who strongly support intellectual property protections are concerned over that an anti-counterfeiting treaty under negotiation goes too far.
- Wed Dec 14 2005 FCC chief backs Net phone taxes
Chairman Kevin Martin says a top 2006 priority is expanding controversial tax so anyone with a phone number pays it.
- Fri Jul 31 2009 Why AT&T blocked 4Chan
We walk through the TCP SYN attack that almost sparked an Internet war.




