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Internet providers' latest scheme to fight piracy delayed until next year
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Google's transparency report shows big increase in government takedown requests
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Twitter now replacing tweets reported for copyright violations with takedown notice
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US Copyright Office says jailbreaking phones still legal, but tablets aren't included
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Major ISPs rolling out Copyright Alert System 'in the coming weeks'
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One DMCA complaint shutters 1.45 million education blogs
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Medical marijuana users can drive drugged, rule Michigan courts
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Hacks targeting US oil, gas, and electric companies traced to Iran
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iPhone urine analysis app may require FDA approval, says agency
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Google no longer able to pay Android developers in Argentina, pulling apps on July 27th
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