- Wed Sep 1 2004 Anti-abortion cybersquatter loses appeal
Activist's move to reclaim domain names that sent surfers to antiabortion Web sites is rejected by an appeals court.
- Tue Apr 8 2003 Antispam activist claims victory
Francis Uy, who posted a purported spammer's address and phone number on his Web site, says a judge denied the Internet marketer's request to remove the information.
- Thu Feb 12 1998 Short Take: Planned Parenthood wins domain appeal
A federal appeals court has upheld a February 1997 ruling that bars an antiabortion activist from using the domain name "plannedparenthood.com." Planned Parenthood sued to remove the Web site on grounds that it falsely claimed to be the national organization's home page, violating its trademark and confusing consumers. The site owner, Richard Bucci of New York, posted articles stating that abortion is "destroying the soul of America," which is contrary to Planned Parenthood's philosophy.
- Fri Jan 19 2007 Police blotter: Antispam activist fights lawsuit
In this week's installment, the Osirusoft list defends suit brought by a firm claiming it was erroneously included.
- Wed Jan 8 2003 Norway piracy case brings activists hope
The acquittal of a teen who axed copyright protections on a DVD has activists hoping views toward code crackers are changing. Current views, they say, stifle rights and research.
- Thu Dec 2 1999 Activists push for vote on cable Net access
Supporters in Massachusetts submit thousands of signatures to put the issue of cable access for Internet service providers to a public vote.
- Tue Mar 17 1998 Microsoft appeal judge removed
One of the three judges assigned to hear a pivotal appeal in the Microsoft-DOJ case is removed from the case.
- Wed Nov 3 1999 Child protection act back in court
An appeals court in Philadelphia will hear arguments tomorrow in a challenge to a federal law aimed at reining in online pornography.
- Fri May 17 2002 Court cracks down on anti-abortion site
An appeals court reverses its decision in a high-profile online publishing case, finding that anti-abortion protesters can be held liable for posting inflammatory comments.
- Tue Nov 28 2006 Court sides with alleged 'vacation' spammer
Precedent-setting decision says travel agency that sent repeated cruise-vacation e-mails is protected by federal Can-Spam Act.



