U.S. District Judge John D. Bates, who heard the case, lamented ambiguities in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which was enacted to uphold copyright laws on the Internet while shielding technology companies from direct liability. Link: Verizon resists music industry's request to identify alleged music pirate (SiliconValley.com / Mercury News) Thank goodness for The Onion! Link: RIAA Sues Radio Stations for Giving Away Free Music (The Onion)