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US Gambling Law May Cause Flouting of IP Laws
Red Flayer writes "Slate Magazine reports that the US's recent actions to clarify restrictions of on-line gambling may have some very important unintended consequences. Antigua has challenged the legitimacy of the US's partial restrictions under the WTO, claiming that the laws represent a free trade infringement. What is so significant about this is that Antigua would be fully justified (and I imagine, would get a lot of support from other nations) in ignoring the US's patent and trademark laws. Freetrade.org has a more in-depth analysis (albeit with a predetermined opinion on the topic). Pre-register now for your copy of Antiguasoft Vista."
Ever read the US Constitution? The "right to bear arms" makes every gun owner part of the US militia. They can be pressed into service by the government at any time. Fit or not, that's 300 million soldiers at a moments notice. Don't mess with Texas.
When our name is on the back of your car, we're behind you all the way!
Until they get WMD