Internet provider pursues legal action to can spam

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I.D. Internet Direct Ltd has sued Cory Altelaar for sending unsolicited e- mail over the Internet. The filing with the Ontario Court's General Division marked the first time that a Canadian Internet service provider is taking a 'spam artist' to court. Toronto, Canada-based I.D. Internet has filed a cease-and-desist order against Altelaar for sending 150,000 unsolicited e-mails to promote a home business plan in four separate occasions in 1998.

Internet service providers, I.D. Internet Direct Ltd.

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OSC assailed for 'unbridled' use of power

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Edward Greenspan, a lawyer active in Toronto, has criticized the Ontario Securities Commission for abusing its regulatory power. Mr. Greenspan's attack on the OSC has prompted the commission's staff to review a recent decison involving online gaming firm Laser Friendly Inc.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cases, Online services, Internet services, Cable television, Cable television/data services, Ontario. Securities Commission, Laser Friendly Inc., Greenspan, Edward

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