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Recent EFF Analysis:
Patriot II Analysis - Mar. 31, 2003

Electronic Frontier Foundation Supports Unlicensed Spectrum
Asks FCC to Broaden Wireless Broadcast Realm
Related: EFF comment on proposed FCC unlicensed spectrum regulation, FCC notice of inquiry on unlicensed spectrum
(April 17, 2003)

Electronic Frontier Foundation Opposes Digital Lockdown
Some States Pass, Others Consider Copyright Legislation
Related: EFF state-level "Super DMCA" initiatives archive, EFF analysis of state "super-DMCA" bills, EFF white paper on unintended consequences of the DMCA
(April 14, 2003)

California Supreme Court Hears Email Pamphleteer Case
Lower Court Decision Threatens Internet Commerce and Speech
Related: Intel v. Hamidi case archive, Intel v. Hamidi website, Former and Current Employees of Intel website
(April 2, 2003)

EFF: Federal Court Reverses in Taxes.com Web Publishing Case
Responds to Electronic Frontier Foundation Request
Related: Court ruling in Taxes.com case, EFF brief in Taxes.com case
(March 28, 2003)

Electronic Frontier Foundation Honors Net Pioneers in NYC
Goodman, Moglen, Sobel Receive Awards at 12th Annual Event
Related: Pioneer Awards, Computers, Freedom, and Privacy conference
(March 28, 2003)

Electronic Frontier Foundation on SonicBlue Bankruptcy
Related: News.com article, SFGate.com article, Newmark v. Turner case archive
(March 21, 2003)

Planned Transportation Database to Skirt Privacy Safeguards
Electronic Frontier Foundation Defends Traveler Privacy
Related: EFF media release, Boycott Delta website
(March 18, 2003)

Backup DVD Copies Legal Says Electronic Frontier Foundation
Asks Court to OK 321 Studio's DVD X-Copy Software
Related: EFF media release, amicus brief, Public Knowledge, Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
(March 14, 2003)

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