Friday, May 31, 2019
Klopp accepts Liverpool will be judged on trophies
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Frank Lucas: Man who inspired American Gangster dies aged 88
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Neymar resumes Brazil training after injury scare
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TV Guide: Date, time and where to get your football fix
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Timeline: The deadliest mass shootings in the US
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12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead
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Messi reveals WhatsApp group with 'phenomenon' Neymar and Suarez
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Canadian national inquiry: Giving a voice to missing and murdered women
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Death toll in Virginia Beach shooting now 12, plus shooting suspect: police
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'A lot of things can happen' - Messi unsure if he will play at 2022 World Cup
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Deaths of indigenous women was 'a Canadian genocide', leaked report says
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UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation'
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Venezuela crisis: What happened to uprising against Maduro?
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Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar's rebel princess
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MacKenzie Bezos: Novelist and Amazon shareholder
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Tiananmen 30 years on - China's great act of 'forgettance'
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Esperance win CAF Champions League after Wydad refuse to play in protest of VAR decision
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Picture of the day for June 1, 2019
Petrol is sold by the (mainly liquor) bottle in Bénin. There are thousands of these shops in the capital Cotonou, where motorbikes can refuel. It is said that the petrol is illegally imported by sea from Nigeria. Cotonou is one of the most polluted cities in West Africa because of the tens of thousands motorbikes.. Learn more.
Caf Champions League: VAR controversy ruins Esperance victory over Wydad Casablanca
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My Ramadan Diary: Fasting for 18 hours with depression and anxiety
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The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free
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Australia's 'new wave' of stereotype-shunning comedy
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Fran Rivera: Bullfighter sparks revenge porn row in Spain
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Champions League final: Everything you need to know
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Erosion forcing Nigerian families to abandon their homes and farms
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Philippines sends rotting exported waste back to Canada
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Adel al-Jubeir: 'Saudi Arabia does not want a war with Iran'
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Weighing little more than an apple at birth, Saybie is the smallest baby to ever survive
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Premier League giants limbering up for Champions League showdown
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Antonio Conte named Inter Milan boss
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Holland will present England with a tough test
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Former accountant Rachel Corsie excited to lead Scotland at Women’s World Cup
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Switzerland looking to upset odds at Nations League finals
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5 British players set to shine at the Women’s World Cup
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Five youngsters looking to star in Nations League finals
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Phil Neville urges England Women to ‘get out there and deliver’
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Hosts Portugal can flex their Nations League muscle
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EFF: AT&T Sues California to Prevent Oversight Over IP Based 911 Calls Using State Law AT&T Supported and Wants Renewed
The California legislature in 2011 passed a law to remove state and local authority over the broadband access market to “ensure a vibrant and competitive open Internet that allows California's technology businesses to continue to flourish and contribute to economic development throughout the state.” Sounds good, right?
But that never happened. Instead, the broadband access market in California is heading into a high-speed monopoly that, for many, is more expensive and slower than many other markets. In fact, all the law does is protect broadband monopolies, and the major ISPs are working it hard to get it renewed through Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez’s A.B. 1366.
Tell Your Legislators Not to Extend Broadband Monopolies
and vote NO on a.b. 1366
Renewing the law rather than letting it expire carries significant consequences for California residents. This is because prohibiting the state’s authority over broadband access impacts everything that relies on broadband access. For example, as the Assembly signed off on renewing the law that has provided no tangible benefits to residents, AT&T was actively using it to block state oversight over the broadband-based 911 calling system known as Next Generation 911.
If AT&T wins, a critical emergency service would be built by a private corporation with no government authority to regulate it.
In a lawsuit AT&T filed against the Office of Emergency Services, it claims a broad immunity from state regulation by interpreting California law to mean that state and local governments have no power to oversee broadband services. In particular, the Office of Emergency Services requires all bidders with the state to build Next Generation 911 to submit to oversight by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). AT&T's claim is that since the CPUC (or any state and local agency) has regulatory authority over broadband, they can't be forced to show things like how much they intend to charge the state or be subject to state audits to ensure they didn't overcharge taxpayers for building an emergency system. Should AT&T's argument carry the day, it would mean that a critical emergency service—literally a matter of life and death—would be built by a private corporation with no government authority to regulate it.
AT&T Wants Taxpayer Money to Build a New 911 System with No State Oversight
The transition towards Next Generation 911 has been part of a decade-long effort to transition 911 calls to a system where all broadband-connected communication devices can make emergency calls. It will, for example, help emergency responders deal with call overload and have more accurate information about where callers are. This improves public safety by giving first responders better knowledge and information about emergencies, a goal laid out in bipartisan federal law introduced by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL) in 2008.
AT&T argues that the state law says no state agency can regulate their broadband products, and therefore the Office of Emergency Services cannot force companies seeking taxpayer money to submit themselves to state oversight. That means if a broadband-enabled 911 call doesn’t work, the state and local government effectively can’t penalize, audit, investigate, issue rules or do anything to remedy the problem, simply because it’s a broadband version of the product. That is plainly unreasonable, but also clearly the point of the law they pushed years ago.
The irony in the litigation is that AT&T is relying on a law that is set to expire in 7 months, but appears to have confidence that the legislature will hand them their renewed law. Given that these companies had few qualms about throttling firefighters in the middle of a state emergency—a situation that the state legislature is working to ban this year with Assembly Member Levine’s AB 1699—we hope that California’s legislators avoid subjecting Next Generation 911 emergency calling to such a risky litigation space. Otherwise, companies that dislike the rules they’re asked to follow can sue to strike them down. Unlike other services, where some failure may be acceptable, emergency systems have to be functional 100% of the time, and are fundamentally a government concern for public safety reasons.
It is possible that AT&T’s lawsuit will fail, and the company will not duck state regulation for broadband based 911 services. In fact, the Attorney General of California's response is persuasive as to why AT&T's lawsuit is without merit, and the declarations filed by the state indicate AT&T truly is being suspect in its decision to avoid government oversight. But we will have to wait and see what the courts decide. The cleanest solution would be to not renew the law, which would terminate AT&T's ability to file these kind of lawsuits and put an end to any future lawsuits of this nature.
Hopefully, this is a wake-up call to the legislature to illustrate how the laws they pass (or are about to renew) can be used by the industry that backs them. If companies are willing to claim oversight immunity from 911 calls, then there is nothing they wouldn’t use it against—and EFF believes they would regularly block efforts to promote competition. To stop this, Californians must contact their state Senators and ask them to vote NO on A.B. 1366.
Published May 31, 2019 at 12:08AM
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Picture of the day for May 31, 2019
Temple of Augustus, Pula, Croatia. The Roman temple is dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus, it was probably built during the emperor's lifetime at some point between 27 BC and his death in AD 14. The richly decorated frieze is similar to that of Maison Carrée (Nîmes, France), and these two temples are considered the two best complete Roman monuments outside Italy.. Learn more.
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Louisiana's governor, a Democrat, signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill into law
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
John Kamau: Posta Rangers need effective preparation for playoffs
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South Africa gets gender-balanced cabinet
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Disney could pull productions from Georgia over abortion law
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White House 'asked Navy to hide warship USS John S. McCain'
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Nesamani: Who is he and why is the world praying for him?
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Ardern's unveils New Zealand's 'wellbeing' budget
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'First time in history': 50 percent women in South Africa cabinet
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New Delhi's Deadly Air
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Azpilicueta: I hope Hazard wins trophies with Real Madrid
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'Not much holiday for me' – Chelsea's Rudiger targets full fitness ahead of new season
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Didier Drogba consoles retiring Petr Cech after Arsenal’s Europa League loss to Chelsea
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5 teams you didn’t know have played in a European Cup final
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Chelsea skipper Azpilicueta wishes Hazard further success at Real Madrid
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US-UAE defence deal comes into force amid Iran tension
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Saudi summit held to try to resolve US-Iran tensions
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Reports: AFC Leopards coach Casa Mbungo not fully convinced by David Ochieng
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David Luiz wants Maurizio Sarri to stay at Chelsea after ‘fantastic season’
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Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes first public remarks on Russia election meddling in 2016
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FBI adds fugitive Eugene Palmer to Top 10 Most-Wanted List
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‘Ozil doesn’t have it in him to be a leader’ – Fabregas questions Arsenal star with no Ronaldo alongside him
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Only Ronaldo and Messi can replace Hazard, but Hudson-Odoi can get to his level one day - David Luiz
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Robert Matano: Early Tusker goals too much for Posta Rangers
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Countdown to the UEFA Champions League final: Watch the Top Free-kicks from the 2018-19 season
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Countdown to the UEFA Champions League final: Watch the Top Free-kicks from the 2018-19 season
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Casa Mbungo: My job was to ensure that AFC Leopards are not relegated
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Video: Sarri braced for Hazard exit
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Flying Eagles’ Valentine Ozornwafor ruled out of Ukraine game
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Video: I hope Hazard wins more trophies at Real Madrid! - Azpilicueta
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Video: Mbappé, Depay and Pépé star this Ligue 1 season
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Drogba and Eto’o congratulate Chelsea after Europa League triumph
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Returning Ibrahimovic puts in star showing in Galaxy win
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UEFA Champions League final: Tottenham's key man - Jan Vertonghen
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UEFA Champions League final: Liverpool's key man - Virgil van Dijk
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UEFA Champions League Road to Madrid: Liverpool's quarterfinal highlights
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UEFA Champions League Road to Madrid: Tottenham's quarterfinal highlights
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UEFA Champions League final: Tottenham's key man - Jan Vertonghen
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UEFA Champions League final: Liverpool's key man - Virgil van Dijk
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UEFA Champions League Road to Madrid: Liverpool's quarterfinal highlights
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UEFA Champions League Road to Madrid: Tottenham's quarterfinal highlights
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Hungary boat capsize: Seven South Koreans die on Danube
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Israel to hold fresh election as Netanyahu fails to form coalition
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More Democrats call for impeachment after Mueller makes statement
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What are the real reasons behind Venezuela’s blackouts?
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Terrill Thomas death: Family to receive $6.75m settlement
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US energy department rebrands gas exports 'molecules of freedom'
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Baseball player distraught after child hit
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Fukushima: How to move a mountain of radioactive soil
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Tankers almost certainly damaged by Iranian naval mines, US says
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Russia 'probably' conducting banned nuclear tests, US official says
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Papua New Guinea chooses James Marape as new prime minister
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Nusrat Jahan Rafi: 16 charged in Bangladesh for burning girl alive
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Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg: 'We apologise to the families'
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What happened after BBC exposed Cameroon killings?
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Miss India contest: Why do all the finalists 'look the same'?
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Octavia Spencer: Ditching the 'sassy black woman' for horror
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How damaging is the Huawei row for the US and China?
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Cartoon scavenger hunts brighten Portland
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Burkina Faso's war against militant Islamists
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Trump Russia investigation: Charging Trump 'not an option', says Mueller
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Thousands pay respects to Niki Lauda
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The diggers guided by satellites and drones
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Football rumours from the media
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Sarri ‘happy’ to stay at Chelsea but will discuss his future with the club
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Unai Emery optimistic for Arsenal’s future after Europa League final defeat
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Unai Emery believes Arsenal need to strengthen to return to Champions League
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Sarri believes he deserves to stay as Chelsea manager
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Sadiq Khan praises Chelsea and Arsenal for ‘flying the flag’ for London
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Hazard admits Europa League win is likely to be his Chelsea ‘goodbye’
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Maguire wants supporters to be on best behaviour at Nations League
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Daniel James could still miss Euro 2020 qualifiers despite Wales call-up
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Dickov recalls goal that changed Manchester City’s fortunes
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Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
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Howard Gayle recalls racism, discrimination at Liverpool FC
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Mexico tour bus crash kills more than 20, injures dozens
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James Marape elected new Papua New Guinea prime minister
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Europa League final: Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1
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Thailand's Thanathorn unfazed despite series of legal challenges
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Tourists killed as Danube river cruise boat sinks in Budapest
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Israel to hold new election as Netanyahu fails to form coalition
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What's caused the new flare-up between Serbia and Kosovo'?
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Meet Elisa Carrillo, the first Mexican woman to win ballet's top prize
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'Violent' Hells Angels motorcycle club banned in the Netherlands
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Pregnant woman killed in Sudan after security forces clash
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UN experts: Detention of Catalan separatists is 'arbitrary'
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Fresh calls for Trump impeachment after Mueller's statement
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US 'warmongers' pushing for conflict with Iran: official
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Russia probe: Mueller says charging Trump was 'not an option'
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Turkey releases US NASA scientist after years in prison
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Erdogan reiterates call to create working group on Russian S-400
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Jordan's King Abdullah: Palestinian state only way to peace
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Sudan strike: Pregnant woman killed at protest
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Former high-profile Iranian official admits to murdering wife
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EU says Turkey 'backsliding' on democracy, Ankara disagrees
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Al Jazeera decries Mahmoud Hussein's extended detention in Egypt
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Qatari PM to attend Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia amid blockade
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Boris Johnson to face court over Brexit 'lies'
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EFF: A Terrible Patent Bill is On the Way
Recently, we reported on the problems with a proposal from Senators Coons and Tillis to rewrite Section 101 of the Patent Act. Now, those senators have released a draft bill of changes they want to make. It’s not any better.
Section 101 prevents monopolies on basic research tools that nobody could have invented. That protects developers, start-ups, and makers of all kinds, especially in software-based fields. The proposal by Tillis and Coons will seriously weaken Section 101, leaving makers vulnerable to patent trolls, and other abusers of the patent system.
The draft legislation does remove a few aspects of the earlier proposal, but it has the exact same effect: it will erase more than a century of Section 101 case law—including the recent decision in Alice v. CLS Bank—and take away courts’ power to restore them.
The new draft bill relabels the existing law (subsection (a) below) and tacks a new subsection (b) after it. The new part is in bold below:
Section 101: (a) Whoever invents or discovers any useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title. (b) Eligibility under this section shall be determined only while considering the claimed invention as a whole, without discounting or disregarding any claim limitation.
Requiring eligibility to be determined based on “the claimed invention as a whole” is another way of saying: ignore the words the claim actually uses to describe the invention. The claim is the part of a patent that actually defines the “invention” that others are prevented from using. And it is the “claim as a whole” that’s considered the invention, not any particular element by itself.
But that doesn’t mean courts can’t consider the individual elements of a patent claim. In fact, it’s often critical that they do so. For example, the patent in Alice included a “data storage unit,” which the court considered “purely functional and generic,” and therefore rejected this element—because it didn’t have the “inventive concept” that Section 101 requires.
What Tillis and Coons are doing here essentially says: ignore the words the claim actually uses to describe the invention. This change will abrogate Alice and make it inapplicable in any future case.
That’s no accident. Alice has been so effective that patent trolls and other companies dependent on patent-licensing, rather than products, are pushing for Congress to undo what the Supreme Court has done.
Let's not let that happen. Protect basic research and stop patent abusers from tilting the system in their favor. E-mail your representatives in Congress and tell them to oppose the Tillis-Coons patent bill.
TELL CONGRESS WE DON'T NEED MORE BAD PATENTS
Published May 29, 2019 at 08:45PM
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EFF: EFF Receives $300,000 Donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Support Threat Lab
Great news for EFF’s Threat Lab: Craig Newmark Philanthropies has donated $300,000 to support its work to protect journalists, sources, and others against targeted malware attacks.
EFF identifies and tracks the rise of malware attacks, which primarily affect journalists and their sources globally. We have collaborated with groups like Citizen Lab and mobile security company Lookout to conduct these investigations, and the results of the research have helped the world understand this growing threat.
With the help of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Threat Lab will continue to identify and track the complex web of groups who use malware against reporters and activists. Threat Lab will apply this information to educate the public and put pressure on the companies that build, sell, and license this spyware.
Threat Lab also creates and updates tools that EFF uses to educate and train journalists and others in digital security. Mobile devices, in particular, contain a wealth of data that could endanger reporters and their sources if certain security measures are not taken. This donation will help Threat Lab keep our Surveillance Self-Defense guide and our Security Education Companion accurate and up-to-date in the ever-changing digital landscape.
We are very grateful to Craig Newmark Philanthropies for this generous and important donation to EFF. Threat Lab’s work is key to protecting free and independent journalism, and we are proud to keep fighting for everyone’s digital security.
Published May 29, 2019 at 06:53PM
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