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US judge in Ore. dismisses movie pirating lawsuit
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5/14/2013 9:36:35 PM
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MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a movie company's Internet piracy complaint against 34 Oregonians, saying the company was unfairly using the court's subpoena power in a "reverse class-action suit" to save on legal expenses and possibly to intimidate defendants into paying thousands of dollars for viewing a movie that can be bought or rented for less than $10.
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Judge finds 'good cause' to allow insanity plea for accused Colorado gunman
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5/13/2013 10:38:45 PM
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By Keith Coffman CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) - A Colorado judge on Monday opened the door to accused movie theater gunman James Holmes pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to charges he murdered 12 filmgoers last year, in a case that could bring the death penalty if he is convicted. Arapahoe County District Judge Carlos Samour Jr. said he will give prosecutors and defense lawyers a chance ...
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O.J. Gets A Hand Free in Trial
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5/14/2013 10:03:19 PM
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O.J. Simpson won a small victory today when a judge granted him one unshackled hand to take notes and drink water during a weeklong hearing, in which the former football hero is expected to testify in a bid for freedom.
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Readers Feel...
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5/14/2013 2:07:56 PM
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A ban on the use of unmanned aerial drones moved one step closer to passage Monday, when a Senate panel approved House Bill 912 by Lance Gooden , R-Terrell.
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French Considering New Tax on Smartphones
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5/13/2013 6:44:37 PM
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The French government is considering a new tax on smartphones, and broadening existing taxes to apply to foreign video-streaming companies, as it looks for ways to keep financing its cinema, music and literature in the digital age.
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