Tech Law: Universal Loses Copyright Suit, Microsoft Sues Spammers, Dell Settles, More

A look at highlights of the past week in the high tech legal world: courts, regulation, and lawsuits.

Veoh bests Universal -- Universal Music Group just lost a copyright infringement case against Veoh Networks, though the music company is planning an appeal. [Source: AP]

Company sues Apple, other online retailers -- Wielding a 14-year-old patent on randomly generating encryption keys, TQP Development is suing Apple, Ticketmaster, CVS, eBay, and a number of other big names in online retailing. [Source: AppleInsider]

FCC supports net neutrality -- Much to the dismay of carriers, the FCC is proposing net neutrality rules. You spend all that money lobbying, and what does it get you? [Source: AP]

Microsoft sues spammers -- Microsoft is suing a group of so-called "malvertisers" that trick consumers into clicking on ads that have malicious code. [Source: InternetNews]

Dell to pay $4 million to settle fraud charges -- Dell will pay $4 million to settle charges in New York of deceptive business practices and fraud. [Source: InfoWorld]

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