Two executives of banned file storage site Megaupload have been sentenced to prison, after agreeing to testify against Kim Dotcom
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Kim Dotcom Extradition To US Granted, But Appeal Allowed
Fresh twist in long-running extradition of controversial Kim Dotcom to the United States, following NZ Supreme Court ruling
Pirate Bay Launches Browser To Counter Blockades
The Pirate Bay launches its own web browser to circumvent the blockade by ISPs and governments
Andrew Crossley Suspended For Two Years
Copyright "troll" Andrew Crossley has been suspended from practicing law for two years and ordered to pay costs
EMI Sues Irish Government Over Piracy
Music industry accuses Ireland of not doing enough to protect copyright
BT Awaits Court Decision Over Pirate Website Block
BT is locked in a high court appearance over whether it must block access to a file-sharing website
French Anti-piracy Agency Hit By A Simple Hack
The French battle against illegal file sharers suffers a setback as its surveillance agency TMG is hacked
Scottish Grandmother Convicted Of File-Sharing
58-year-old Anne Muir has become the first person in Scotland to be convicted of illegally sharing music
ICO Slaps ACS:Law With £1,000 Data Breach Fine
The bad news continues for ACS:Law after the ICO issued it with a £1,000 fine for lax IT security
Europe Calls For Tougher IP Laws
The European Commission believes that its own laws to combat online piracy are not tough enough
BT, TalkTalk Win Judicial Review Of Digital Act
The controversial Digital Economy Act (DEA) is to face scrutiny over whether it is legal and justifiable
Ofcom Prepares Copyright Code For Digital Economy Bill
Ofcom has begun working on the draft code of practice for ISPs having to deal with copyright infringement under the new Digital Economy Bill