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California TV Ban Even Worse Than We Thought
The California Energy Commission’s ruling treats all TVs the same, regardless of the application. California retailers will suffer.

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Canada Mulls California-Like TV Legislation
Like California, Ontario uses erroneous information when considering a ban on inefficient TVs. Older-style tube sets more energy efficient than LCDs?!View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/21 at 08:15 AM
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10 MORE Things California Should Regulate
image Why stop at inefficient TVs? California should take the next step in saving the planet by implementing these green regulations.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/21 at 07:40 AM
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Friday, November 20, 2009

California TV Ban Even Worse Than We Thought
image The California Energy Commission's ruling treats all TVs the same, regardless of the application: hospitals, digital signage, or your bedroom TV. California retailers will suffer.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/20 at 11:02 AM
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

CEDIA ‘Outraged’ By California TV Ban
CEDIA released a statement saying it is "outraged by the adoption of the unnecessary and harmful regulation regarding the California TV energy efficiency standard the CEC chose to adopt."View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 11/19 at 03:04 PM
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

California Passes Ban on Inefficient TVs
image California Energy Commission approves nation's first efficiency regulations for TVs up to 58 inches. Stricter standards start Jan. 1, 2011.View this story
Posted by Steven Castle on 11/18 at 01:35 PM
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Thursday, November 05, 2009

California Postpones Vote on TV Energy Standards
California Energy Commission (CEC) now plans on addressing new energy standards at a Nov. 18 business meeting.View this story
Posted by Steven Castle on 11/05 at 07:54 AM
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Court Rules ADT Potentially Jointly Liable in Murder Case
image Ruling challenges limitation of liability clause in alarm contracts. Alarm system allegedly didn't work after murderer cut phone lines.View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 10/15 at 08:07 AM
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Battle Continues Over California TV Restrictions
The Consumer Electronics Association claims the proposed restrictions would cost California residents money and jobs, while the California Energy Commission claims the restrictions could save residents millions per year.View this story
Posted by Steven Castle on 10/14 at 08:14 AM
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Sunday, October 11, 2009

RealNetworks to Appeal Ruling on RealDVD Injunction
RealNetworks will seek permission to sell its $30 DVD-ripping software, while bigger cases head to court.View this story
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/11 at 09:06 AM
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009

N.J. Alarm Dealer Pleads Guilty to Rigging State Bids
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Posted by Jason Knott on 10/06 at 07:58 AM
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Friday, September 25, 2009

Envive Adds TheaterStation Multi-Zone Media Management
image Servers and clients should be safe from DRM issues; Envive plans iPhone interface.View this story
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/25 at 09:50 AM
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Proposed California TV Ban Omits Big-Screen TVs
California Energy Commission, for now, will not propose restricting the sale of big-screen TVs that don't meet energy efficiency standards.View this story
Posted by Steven Castle on 09/22 at 07:17 AM
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Maryland Ban on Minimum Pricing Takes Effect Oct. 1
image Maryland will be first state to outlaw minimum advertised pricing (MAP), calling it "unreasonable restraint of trade." Manufacturers can avoid litigation by establishing unilateral pricing programs.View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 09/15 at 06:34 AM
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Monday, September 14, 2009

Bad Timing for Nortek Bankruptcy Announcement
Most of the Nortek companies weren't at CEDIA Expo 2009 to quell speculation or anxiety.View this story
Posted by Jason Knott on 09/14 at 06:37 AM
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

TiVo Posts $2.9M Loss; Files Lawsuits Against AT&T, Verizon
image Claims AT&T and Verizon violated three DVR-related patents and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction.View this story
Posted by Steve Crowe on 08/27 at 11:08 AM
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