Recap of illegal download live chat; Adidas protesters: Business news - OregonLive.com

Recap of illegal download live chat; Adidas protesters: Business news - OregonLive.com

Emily Orlando and her husband, Charlie Foster, were shocked to learn she was among 371 defendants named in an illegal downloading suit. Orlando is passionate about copyright laws and believes confusion over an IP address led to the accusation. Michael Lloyd/The Oregonian  

Copyrights/illegal downloads: Laura Gunderson recently reported that in the largest suit of its kind filed in Oregon, 371 state residents have been accused of illegally sharing or downloading movie files.

Gunderson reported lawyers build these cases by identifying IP addresses associated with downloads,  subpoenaing service providers to hand over names of those customers and sending letters threatening hefty fines and legal action.

On Tuesday, Gunderson answered readers' questions in response to her report. Here's the recap in case you missed it.

Sportswear: Allan Brettman reports that two workers from a shuttered apparel factory in Indonesia were among a group of perhaps 30 people who protested Tuesday outside the Adidas America office in North Portland.

Housing/development: In case you missed it, here's a recap of the live chat with The Oregonian's news team covering the imbroglio regarding apartments and parking spaces.

Tech: Mike Rogoway reports that ESI bought a Massachusetts semiconductor business.

-- The Oregonian

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