As part of the plan to protect “Creative Britain”, the Intellectual Property Office of UK government is proposing a massive increase in the maximum fine for online copyright infringement. This is an increase of 1000% over the current limit of £50,00.
This came in response to the Gower’s review of Intellectual Property reported in 2006. Submissions [...]
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UK pushing for £50,000 fines for online copyright infringement
Apple sued for overworking employees
Apple faces legal action as David Walsh, an ex Apple employee, files a lawsuit in the US District court for Southern California. The complaint claims that Apple employees are routinely subject to working conditions resembling indentured servitude and that Apple denies technical staffers required overtime pay and meal compensation in violation of state law.
Lead plaintiff [...]
600 Euros for talking on cell phone while driving
If you thought, your $20 fine for talking while driving was outrageous, you have not been to Portugal yet. According to a study by Jabra, Europeans have been paying outrageous fines for talking on their cell phones while driving. Among the most brutal enforcers are Portugal with 600 euros for the offense and Italy with [...]
July 24th, 2008 | supa | Comments | Continued
