- Thu Jun 13 1996 ACLU vs. Reno appeal may be in doubt
While both sides have long assumed that an appeal was inevitable for the Communications Decency Act, the Justice Department has not decided whether to file one. - Fri Feb 27 1998 Federal unit to fight hacking
The DOJ wants to set up a government center to clamp down on hackers, crackers, and other computer criminals.
- Mon Oct 20 1997 DOJ: MS violated consent decree
The Justice Department charges that Microsoft has violated terms of a 1995 consent decree governing its licensing practices.
- Wed Oct 22 1997 This brave little rodent wants a piece of Gates
As far as anti-Gates groups go, the Society for the Prevention of Gates Getting Everything makes Netscape look like Mr. Rogers.
- Sun Jun 23 1996 N.Y. judges asked to follow CDA ruling
Attorneys are asking New York judges to follow the Philadelphia CDA ruling.
- Wed Aug 23 2000 DOJ to feed universities Carnivore details
The U.S. Department of Justice will post information on its Web site tomorrow outlining the details of its plan for an investigation of the FBI Carnivore email surveillance program.
- Thu May 9 1996 Group vows to press CompuServe case
The FBI reportedly said it will not investigate pornography charges against CompuServe, but a Christian watchdog group vowed not to let the matter drop.
- Wed Nov 13 2002 Ballmer shows humble side in memo
In an e-mail to customers, Microsoft CEO's sounds contrite about the company's antitrust conduct while predicting a big future for the software maker.
- Fri Feb 9 2001 FBI takes the teeth out of Carnivore's name
The investigative agency dresses its online wolf in sheep's clothing, changing the name of its controversial e-mail surveillance system to the less beastly moniker of DSC1000.
- Mon May 18 1998 Microsoft stock down
The company's stock is trading down as antitrust regulators file lawsuits against the software giant.


