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Iowa Judge Orders Porn Site to Pay $4M In Piracy Case A judge in has ordered the operators of a popular pornographic website to pay $4 million for copyright infringement to an Iowa-based adult film company – a ruling that should serve as a deterrent to others who pirate content online, a … February 22, 2012 5:08 PM Grade California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones marked his first full year in office last month by looking back on his and the California Department of Insurance’s accomplishments during 2011. Insurance Journal wants to know from those in the industry: Is Jones an … February 22, 2012 5:00 PM Missouri Senate Passes Workers’ Comp Legislation The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would prohibit employees from suing co-workers for injuries they sustain on the job. Senators voted 28-6 in favor of the bill last week. Majority Leader Tom Dempsey, who sponsored the measure, says the … February 22, 2012 4:58 PM Cellphone Driving Ban Nets 27 Violators in Helena Police in Helena say they have issued 27 citations in a little over a month following a cellphone ban making it illegal to use hand-held electronic devices while driving or bicycling within city limits. Lt. Steve Hagen told the Independent … February 22, 2012 4:55 PM Wells Will Determine Groundwater Contamination in Southern California Thirty wells are being installed in Burbank and Glendale in an effort to determine the extent of groundwater contamination. Small amounts of cancer-causing chromium 6 left behind by the San Fernando Valley aircraft industry have been detected in local water … February 22, 2012 4:53 PM UnitedHealth Pays $250K Penalty in Vermont Over Alleged Improper Ads UnitedHealth Insurance Company has paid a $250,000 penalty in Vermont this month to resolve charges brought by financial regulators. The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration (BISHCA) imposed the penalty on UnitedHealth as part of a … February 22, 2012 4:11 PM Starr Cos. Hires ING Group Exec to Lead Starr Strategic Partners Starr Companies appointed X. Rick Niu as senior managing director of Starr Strategic Partners, a newly formed division dedicated to serving the insurance and investment needs of Asian and other emerging market companies and individuals doing business in the U.S. … February 22, 2012 3:40 PM AIG’s Chartis Appoints Head of New Claims, Operations Division American International Group’s Chartis, its global P/C business, has placed its claims unit and operations and systems (O&S) unit under a single management team. Eric Martinez, appointed as executive vice president of global claims, operations and systems, will lead the … February 22, 2012 3:28 PM Mississippi Bar Owners Say Security Guard Proposal Goes Too Far Hattiesburg nightclub and bar owners say many smaller nightspots would be put out of business by a proposal to require on-site parking lots and at least three guards at every bar. The City Council has scheduled a public meeting March … February 22, 2012 2:23 PM Dealer Challenges Cincinnati’s Tough Scrap Metal Ordinance A scrapyard has filed a lawsuit against Cincinnati, saying a new ordinance placing restrictions scrap metal sales will drive away customers. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported  that the lawsuit filed by Garden Street Iron & Metal Inc. in U.S. District Court … February 22, 2012 2:12 PM

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Microsoft files E.U. complaint over Google, Motorola (Reuters) Reuters - Microsoft has asked EU antitrust regulators to intervene in a patent dispute with Google and Motorola Mobility as it stepped up its battle against the Internet search giant. February 22, 2012 5:01 PM EU suspends copyright treaty ratification (AP) AP - The European Commission, facing opposition in city streets, on the Internet and in the halls of parliament, has suspended efforts to ratify a new international anti-counterfeiting agreement, and instead will refer it to Europe's highest court to see whether it violates any fundamental EU rights. February 22, 2012 4:00 PM Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom released on bail (AP) AP - The founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload was released on bail Wednesday after a New Zealand judge decided Kim Dotcom lacked means to flee because his funds had been seized. February 22, 2012 10:18 AM Kim Dotcom wins bail in fight against U.S. extradition (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. crime-fighters failed in a bid to keep alleged Internet pirate Kim Dotcom behind bars on Wednesday when a New Zealand court freed him from jail and instead put him under effective house arrest and banned him from using the Internet. February 22, 2012 5:47 AM Comcast to take on Netflix with Web video service (Reuters) Reuters - Comcast Corp, the No. 1 U.S. cable operator, became the latest major name to take on Netflix Inc on Tuesday when it announced plans for an online video service offering a library of TV shows and movies. February 21, 2012 10:53 PM Netflix bolsters video library as new threat looms (AP) AP - Netflix's Internet video service is adding more marquee attractions as it braces for a new competitive threat from cable-TV provider Comcast Corp. February 21, 2012 10:04 PM Google Wants to Plant 1,000 Acres of Satellite Dishes in Iowa [VIDEO] (Mashable) Mashable - Google Fiber Inc., a subsidiary of the search giant, is asking the FCC for permission to install 4.5 meter satellite antennas on 1,000 acres of land next to its data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. February 21, 2012 7:56 PM How HelloGiggles Creates a Positive Online Community for Young Women (Mashable) Mashable - Among the cold, often critical world of the web, HelloGiggles is warming it up with fun and empowering, lady-friendly content. The website -- created by Zooey Deschanel, Molly McAleer and Sophia Rossi -- is a space where people can creatively connect in an entertaining and supportive environment. February 21, 2012 7:36 PM Ericsson buys BelAir to boost WiFi offering (Reuters) Reuters - Swedish telecoms gear maker Ericsson is to buy privately held WiFi technology company BelAir Networks to boost its mobile broadband offering. February 21, 2012 7:35 PM Netflix strikes movie deal with Weinstein Co. (AP) AP - Netflix has locked up the right to show "The Artist" and other movies from The Weinstein Co. on its Internet video service before the films are released to the leading pay-TV channels. February 21, 2012 7:02 PM