AntiguaZookz Shutters Unlimited Download Service, Returns FeesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 22, 2009 - 9:34am.
St. John's, Antigua - Zookz, a recently launched unlimited
music and video download service based on the island nation of Antigua, has
shut down and refunded membership fees after being disavowed by the Antiguan
government, NewTeeVee reported.
Antiguan Govt. Disavows Zookz Unlimited Download ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 20, 2009 - 11:40am.
San Francisco - Zookz, an unlimited music and video download
service that recently launched from the island nation of Antigua, is "not
operating under the authority or with the knowledge of the Government of Antigua
and Barbuda," and is not authorized by the government "or by the
World Trade Organization," according to an official statement published by
CNET News.com. The site, which offers steep discounts on industry standard
pricing, has stated that it is not subject to U.S. copyright laws. A Zookz
attorney told CNET the company doesn't need any such authorizations, due to a
recent WTO ruling in a dispute between the U.S.
and Antigua.
Antigua Threatens to OK Piracy if U.S. Ignores Gambling DisputeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 19, 2008 - 10:57am.
Los Angeles - The government of Antigua is threatening to legalize piracy of U.S. music and movies -- with World Trade Organization approval -- should the U.S. fail to end a running dispute over the legality of Internet gambling, Variety reports. EU Accepts U.S. Compensation Deal for Web GamblingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 17, 2007 - 9:36am.
Lawmakers Seek Alteration of U.S. Ban on 'Net GamblingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 20, 2007 - 9:47am.
Washington - In a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative sent on Monday, six lawmakers -- including House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers -- said the U.S. should consider altering its ban on Internet gambling instead of paying compensation to countries who say the U.S. is violating trade agreements, Reuters reported. U.S. Dealt Setback in WTO 'Net Gambling Dispute With AntiguaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 26, 2007 - 9:20am.
Washington - A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has dealt the U.S. a setback in a case that sets U.S. interests in prohibiting Internet gambling against the financial interests of the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, where many Web gambling firms have operations, Reuters reported. Washington Post: U.S., Antigua Tussle at WTO Over 'Net GamblingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 4, 2006 - 12:02pm.
Washington - The Washington Post on Friday reported on the ongoing dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) between the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda and the U.S. over Internet gambling. After the U.S. cracked down on offshore online casino operators in 2002, the island nation filed a complaint at the WTO, claiming U.S. laws prohibiting Internet gambling violated international trade accords. Antigua won an initial ruling in 2004, which said the U.S. must either ban all forms of online gambling -- Americans can currently wager on horses online -- or allow offshore sites to accept wagers from U.S. citizens. However, the U.S. may simply choose to ignore the ruling, in which case Antigua plans to ask the WTO for the right to copy and export U.S. DVDs and CDs as a form of sanction.
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