- Fri Mar 6 2009 Craigslist to sheriff: Federal law protects site
Craigslist CEO says Cook County's sheriff is wasting his time, that federal law will not hold the Web classified publication liable for content submitted by users.
- Tue Sep 25 2007 Web Sheriff doing it different than MediaDefender
United Kingdom-based Web Sheriff opts for a more 'tempered' approach than does its rival to fighting online piracy.
- Thu Aug 5 2004 Sheriff misusing FBI computer can't be sued
Appeals court nixes lawsuit against a Kansas sheriff who was database surfing for dirt on political enemies.
- Thu Oct 18 2007 Web Sheriff: YouTube's copyright filters aren't good enough
A British copyright enforcement firm hired by Prince and the Village People says it can provide a solution for musical artists worried about songs appearing in YouTube videos.
- Wed Oct 21 2009 Judge: Craigslist not liable for prostitution ads
A U.S. District judge tells sheriff that the law is with Craigslist and the site can't be held responsible for alleged prostitution on the site.
- Thu Mar 5 2009 Cook County: Craigslist's 'erotic' section must go
The sheriff of Chicago's Cook County has plans to file suit against Craigslist. The Web's largest classifieds section has already said it plans to crack down on prostitution ads.
- Fri Nov 9 2007 Prince to sue The Pirate Bay
In what is likely the largest civil challenge to BitTorrent tracker, pop star will file suit in three countries against The Pirate Bay, including the U.S. Prince accuses the site of profiting illegally from the work of artists.
- Thu Jan 18 2007 Report highlights mistakes in search for Kims
Oregon sheriffs group finds that search for missing senior editor at CNET was plagued by squabbling among agencies, confusion and indifference.
- Thu Oct 5 2006 Former HP chairman booked
Judge releases Patricia Dunn on her own recognizance, provided she goes right to sheriff's office.

Photos: Dunn leaves court - Tue Jan 29 2008 After labels, Qtrax must satisfy Prince, Van Morrison
Web Sheriff says that, in addition to getting permission from music labels, Qtrax must get permission from artists if it wants to legally distribute their music online.


