Piracy legislation needed to battle huge problem, experts say

Legislation in the U.S. Congress that would allow federal law enforcement officials to block websites accused of copyright piracy is necessary because of the vast number of foreign sites trading in infringing music and movies and counterfeit products, two supporters of the bills said.

By Grant Gross | 11 November, 2011 09:16

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