September 10, 2000
NY Times: Copyright and Copying Wrongs: A Web Rebalancing Act.
As books and movies follow music from the physical to the digital realm, some legal experts argue that a new balance must be struck between copyright holders and the users of their works if copyright is to continue to drive economic and creative development.
Industry Standard: Judge's Injunction Hits Streambox.com Real Hard.
In the first full hearing of what promises to be a major test of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a U.S. District Court judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction against the sale or distribution of two Streambox products, its VCR and Ferret utilities.
NY Times: Close-Out Items a Reliable Source of Revenue for Online Retailers.
In fact, close-outs are becoming such a reliable source of revenue for Web merchants that a growing number of online stores are devoting entire sections of their sites to outlet- type offerings.
Dallas Morning News: J.C. Penney could be wired for success.
The 98-year-old retailer has one of the more advanced click-and-mortar models. It's supported by a $4 billion-a-year catalog operation, and all merchandise bought online can be returned at Penney stores.
NY Times: Consulting Services Hit Hard by Internet Shakeup.
In the current climate for technology stocks, it is not surprising that the troubles plaguing other sectors of the industry have now fallen on the consulting companies that help businesses build and manage their Internet operations. What is remarkable, though, is how quickly the pall has descended.
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