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   The SOPA War: How to Fix Hollywood's Image Problem (Opinion)

   2:05 pm 1/26/2012

   • by Steve Sugerman

   A top public-affairs consultant offers candid advice to the entertainment industry.Read more

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   Megaupload Co-Founder Kim Dotcom Remanded in Custody After Dramatic New Zealand Arrest

   9:15 pm 1/22/2012

   • by Pip Bulbeck

   The FBI has accused Dotcom and others involved in the “Mega conspiracy” of receiving over $175 million in criminal proceeds from worldwide online piracy.Read more

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   Megaupload: 4 Questions Answered About the File-Sharing Website

   12:52 pm 1/21/2012

   • by THR Staff

   Earlier this week, authorities shut down the site and arrested several employees on charges of violating copyright laws.Read more

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   Wild Details in Bizarre Arrest of Megaupload Founder

   9:58 am 1/21/2012

   • by Philiana Ng

   After New Zealand police attempted to gain entry into Kim Dotcom's $30 million home, he barricaded himself from officers in a safe room.Read more

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   MPAA Fights Back Against Anonymous Attacks

   4:06 pm 1/19/2012

   • by Eriq Gardner

   Hollywood trade group says it is working with the feds to identify the people responsible for the attack on its website.Read more

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   U.S. Authorities Shut Down Megaupload for Piracy

   2:16 pm 1/19/2012

   • by Eriq Gardner

   Justice department drops the hammer on Megaupload, arresting its leaders, seizing hundreds of millions of dollars in property and blasting the popular file-sharing website in a 72-page indictment.Read more

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   MPAA Chief Chris Dodd 'Hurt,' Defends His Piracy Strategy, Slams Obama and Google (Q&A)

   11:59 pm 1/18/2012

   • by Alex Ben Block

   As the SOPA legislation hangs by a thread, Hollywood's top lobbyist says he's not to blame for the backlash.Read more

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   Hollywood Guilds Release Statement of Support for SOPA on Day of 'Blackout' Protests

   2:46 pm 1/18/2012

   • by Alex Ben Block

   The DGA, AFTRA and SAG are among the groups to send a passionate letter in support of the anti-piracy legislation on the same day that Internet sites go dark to express opposition to the proposed law. Read more

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   MPAA Chairman Chris Dodd Speaks Out Against 'Blackout' Protest of SOPA and PIPA

   1:47 pm 1/17/2012

   • by Alex Ben Block

   Wikipedia, Reddit and several other sites are planning to go dark on Wednesday to express their opposition to the latest version of anti-piracy legislation.Read more

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    White House: Obama Won't Support Piracy Bill That 'Undermines' Online Freedom

    10:41 am 1/14/2012

    • by Matthew Belloni

    UPDATED: A White House blog says the Administration “will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet.”Read more

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