Cyber-criminals thrive as laws lag; prosecutors struggle to pursue software theft with statutes from the Model T era
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Antiquated laws, prosecutors' poor understading of high technology, and close ties between big computer companies and the govt are all problems regarding the prosecution of computer crimes. Courts still do not have a consistent and well-thought-out approach to handling software and whether to define it as a tangible good. Software piracy alone may cost makers $15.2 billion annually, and while defense attorneys say big companies co-opt police and prosecutors, the industry says intellectual property crimes are rarely taken seriously.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Feathered quills honor the few; win or lose, those who argue before the Supreme Court get a memento
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The US Supreme Court has for decades given white quill pens to lawyers arguing a case before it, leading to various ends for the mementos. Many, especially those owned by frequent Court visitors, lurk in desk drawers, though some lawyers frame theirs along with other memorabilia, give them to people who worked on the case, or even try to use them as fountain pens, reportedly with little success. Many regard the feathers as an emotional support; one likens his to the feather that encouraged Dumbo to fly.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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