- Wed Mar 21 2007 Senators won't take away FBI surveillance power
Top Democrats and Republicans say they prefer oversight, rather than repealing part of Patriot Act used by FBI for illegal monitoring.
- Wed Feb 21 2007 High court wrestles with software patent questions
Justices quiz attorneys of foes Microsoft and AT&T on whether U.S. software makers are liable for code used abroad.
- Fri Jul 14 2006 Police blotter: Mortgage 'spammers' sued by ISP
California Internet provider sues over mortgage spam, saying lenders violated Can-Spam Act, state laws.
- Mon Dec 2 1996 Court delays CDA action
The Supreme Court takes no action after discussing the government's request to lift a preliminary injunction on the Communications Decency Act.
- Wed Feb 19 1997 CDA opponents file their side
The Communications Decency Act is headed full tilt toward the Supreme Court as the opposition files its arguments tomorrow.
- Wed Mar 19 1997 CDA backers focus on children
Unlike many of their portrayals in mainstream media, fierce defenders of the Communications Decency Act say they are not all antiporn zealots.
- Mon Apr 1 1996 CDA judges get look at Net diversity
The three-judge panel that will decide the future of the Communications Decency Act heard the final day of plaintiff testimony today.
- Thu Feb 20 1997 CDA opponents fire back
The Communications Decency Act is the most restrictive censorship scheme imposed on any medium, the ACLU tells the Supreme Court.
- Thu Oct 15 1998 Groups plan suit against Net bill
Free speech groups are preparing to file a suit against the government if the Child Online Protection Act is signed into law as expected.
- Thu Feb 9 2006 Former CIA chief expresses doubt about NSA program
James Woolsey says he generally agrees with the president but warns that in some cases, a court should be involved.



