Barry Sookman might not like the idea of expanding Canada’s fair dealings regime, but the increasingly large chorus of calls have been to expand Canada’s […]
Another Day, Another Call to Expand Canada’s Fair Dealings Read More »
When Jammie Thomas was fined $1.92 million for sharing 24 songs, the verdict sent shock waves throughout the world. Thomas’ lawyers then appealed the decision
US Govt Urges Judge to Reject Thomas’ Unconstitutionality Claim Read More »
Fair dealings is a very hot topic for debate in Canada. While a select few, namely Barry Sookman, don’t support any expansion on fair dealings,
The DOC Supports Expanding Canada’s Fair Dealings Read More »
There’s a disturbing new development in Australia. A law proposal was disclosed to the public that would get ISPs to spy on the contents of
Australian Law Proposal to Turn ISPs Into Copyright Cops Read More »
When it comes to Australian ISP stories, Australia isn’t exactly void of a number of horror stories. Things like particularly low monthly bandwidth caps and
Aussie ISP Wants to Ban P2P Traffic on Off-Peak Hours Read More »
It may be history repeating itself. When CRIA pushed for Bill C-60, many Canadian labels who were, at the time, members of CRIA, broke away
Manitoba Music Industry Association Shuns CRIA Stance on Copyright Read More »
Copyright industry lawyer and lobbyist for the CMPDA (The Canadian arm of the MPAA) and the CRIA (The Canadian arm of the RIAA) wrote an
Copyright Industry Demands Canada Adopt Three Strikes Law Read More »
There’s no shortage of opinion on the copyright debate in the consultation. In fact, if you are able to keep up reading all of the
Canadian Copyright Consultation Submissions Keep Rolling In Read More »
Internet access as a right. It’s part of a telecoms package that is said to have blocked three strikes legislation and even a “graduated response”.
EU-Wide Three Strikes Law Back on Track? Read More »
After the judge simply told the jury to decide on a fine, and not asking them to consider the validity of evidence presented by the
Tenenbaum Fined $675,000 for Sharing 30 Works Read More »
