Read this while you can, EPO bods
Source: European Patent Office blocks staff reading critical articles at work • The Register
Month: June 2016
U.N. Quickly Removes Saudi-Led Coalition From Its List of Child Killers
The coalition bombing Yemen had been listed under “parties that kill or maim children,” and “parties that engage in attacks on schools and/or hospitals.”
Source: U.N. Quickly Removes Saudi-Led Coalition From Its List of Child Killers
Shkreli smirks through eighth “not guilty” as lawyer successfully delays trial | Ars Technica
Unbothered by new criminal charge, the former CEO periscopes his way out of court.
Source: Shkreli smirks through eighth “not guilty” as lawyer successfully delays trial | Ars Technica
Bloke flogs $40 B&W printer on Craigslist, gets $12,000 legal bill • The Register
Serial litigator was asking for $600,000 damages and still fighting over online sale
Source: Bloke flogs $40 B&W printer on Craigslist, gets $12,000 legal bill • The Register
Anti-Piracy Group Wants to Take Down ‘The Internet’ – TorrentFreak
It’s no secret that copyright holders are trying to take down as much pirated content as they can, but one anti-piracy outfit is targeting everything that comes into its path. Over the past week Copyright UNIVERSAL has tried to censor legitimate content from Netflix, Amazon, Apple, various ISPs, movie theaters, news outlets and even sporting leagues.
Source: Anti-Piracy Group Wants to Take Down ‘The Internet’ – TorrentFreak
The U.S. Is the Only Country That Routinely Sentences Children to Life in Prison Without Parole
Defying the Supreme Court, some states are still putting minors in prison for life despite mitigating circumstances.
Source: The U.S. Is the Only Country That Routinely Sentences Children to Life in Prison Without Parole
UK Home Office is creating mega database by stitching together ALL its gov records • The Register
At least it consulted… The public? Parliament? No one? WHAT!
Source: UK Home Office is creating mega database by stitching together ALL its gov records • The Register
“Guantánamo Diary” Detainee Makes the Case for His Release
Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been held for 14 years without charge, but a parole board could recommend his release.
Source: “Guantánamo Diary” Detainee Makes the Case for His Release
1-star Yelp review says “Gordy” the pet fish was overfed, attracts $1M lawsuit | Ars Technica
Company’s terms of service require customers “not to make negative comments.”
Source: 1-star Yelp review says “Gordy” the pet fish was overfed, attracts $1M lawsuit | Ars Technica
FBI Wants to Remove Privacy Protections from its Massive Biometrics Database | Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF and 44 Other Organizations Call for More Time to Respond
