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Back in 2005, one particular action by Apple—then called Apple Computer—set the blogosphere and the online journalism community into a snit-fit: the famously secretive company sued three online sites—O'Grady's PowerPage,Apple Insider, and Think Secret—for publishing stolen trade secrets related to an unreleased audio interface codenamed “Asteroid.” Apple sued the three sites (and their ISPs)… Read More

Google and Viacom, owner of MTV Networks, have announced a new test program which will enable selected Web publishers to put advertising-supported video content from MTV Networks on their sites. The program ties in directly with Google AdSense network (which already handles test and image advertising), and is slated to fire up later this month. The goal: expose MTV Network's programming to more viewers, create new video-based online… Read More

“Apple contends that its “trade secrets” were unlawfully disclosed and issued subpoenas insisting that the sites reveal their anonymous sources. The defense contends that Internet reporters and bloggers are protected by shield laws, which afford journalists protection under the California constitution and under the First Amendment guaranteeing free speech. In his ruling, Judge Kleinberg disagreed with the defense's… Read More