Bloggers face mass news suits

OUT-LAW Radio

Sep 9, 20100:13Technology

A company is causing a storm of controversy by acquiring the right to sue bloggers who repost newspaper articles online. Critics cry foul while targets of the suits look for the safety of settlements.

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