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1. Cryptographer Held in E-Book Case Prefers Paper.

Author

Lee, Jennifer 8.

Subjects
*COPYRIGHT of electronic data, *COPYRIGHT infringement, *ELECTRONIC books software, *CASE studies, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Focuses on the case of Dmitri Sklyarov, a Russian cryptographer who was arrested in the United States and charged with trafficking of a program that decrypts copyright protections on Adobe Systems' software for electronic books. How this has initiated the first criminal case under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998; Public support for Sklyarov; How he was arrested at a conference for computer hackers after giving a presentation on electronic book security.

Published
2001

2. Algerian Arraigned in Explosives Smuggling Case.

Author

Sullivan, John

Subjects
*SMUGGLING, *CASE studies, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports on the arraignment of Mokhtar Haouari, an Algerian charged with smuggling of explosives into the United States. Evidences against Haouari according to court papers; Statement issued by Haouari's lawyer.

Published
2000

3. What Happens After the Whistle Blows?

Author

Lipsyte, Robert

Subjects
*PLAGIARISM, *COLLEGE teachers, *CASE studies, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

Focuses on Linda Bensel-Meyers, a professor at the University of Tennessee. How she alleges the university altered grades and plagiarized papers to keep varsity players eligible for competition; Impact that lawsuits and allegations have on her; Reactions from various people on the attacks against the school.

Published
2000