Legislation limiting year 2000 liability is introduced
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Legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives to limit liability arising out of the year 2000 computer bug. A bipartisan group led by Representative Thomas M. Davis III says that limiting litigation and damage claims arising from the problem will speed up efforts to find solutions as computer service companies are hesitant to take on contracts attacking the problem because of litigation concerns. John Koskinen, White House adviser on Year 2000 conversion, said the initiative is less about the year 2000 problem than it is about tort reform and liability. The proposal would bar claims made later than 30-days after a breakdown and would allow the defendant(s) 90 days to repair the problem, limit damages to $250,000 dollars, and cap lawyers fees at $1000 dollars an hour. Liability would be apportioned according to a company's direct responsibility. Personal injuries suits would be unaffected. Supporters include the United States Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Retail Federation and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Trial lawyers are expected to oppose the legislation. The White House has not taken a position.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1999
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A planned internet yellow pages draws federal scrutiny
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Network Solutions Inc. is ready to announce a new service which will be a directory of internet addresses. The directory is a type of telephone book for the internet which will allow users to find what they need without searching the Web directly. It seem that the Commerce Department has a little problem with this what with the legal issues of monopolies controlling the internet.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1999
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