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		codingthewheel on July 16, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The new way the feds take over websites Can somebody explain why these unilateral Big Brother actions always seem to originate from or be attached to the state of New York or jurisdictions within New York?

dmix on July 16, 2010 | [–]

Most media companies are headquartered in NYC. These sites were mostly movie sites.

atlbeer on July 16, 2010 | [–]

I'm not a lawyer but, there is probably favorable case law in NY State on the issue.

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