Monthly Archives: September 2009

A Night of Copyright Conversation

What happens when dozens of musicians crowd a small studio to learn and discuss copyright? Something magical.

3 Count: 9 Months

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Warner Music Videos to Return to YouTube First off today, after a nine-month standoff, Warner Music’s videos are returning to YouTube. Warner and YouTube, which is owned by Google, had a falling out after the two companies could not agree on…

3 Count: Oh Bother

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judges Tosses Pooh Copyright Claims Against Disney First off today, a judge has tossed out a lawsuit by the heirs of Stephen Slesinger over the iconic Winnie the Pooh character. Slesinger was a television and film producer who, in the 30s,…

Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 128

It is Monday again and that means that it is time for another episode of the Copyright 2.0 Show. It was a busy week for copyright news with tons of great stories from around the world including a major update to the Google Book Search settlement, a new Copyright Czar, four stories from the rap…

3 Count: Delayed, Denied

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judge Delays Google Books Hearing First off today, in a move that was widely expected, the judge in the Google Book Search case has postponed the fairness hearing scheduled for early next month. The settlement, which is between Google, the Author’s…

My Response to Mark Helprin

Mark Helprin, the author of Digital Barbarians has offered a rebuttal to critics of his work, here is my response.

3 Count: Musical Chairs

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Eminem, Apple to face off in Detroit court First off today, in a music-themed edition of the 3 Count, attorneys for rapper Eminem and his publisher, Eight Mile Style LLC, are expected to go to court today as their trial against…

Red Flags, Takedowns and Copyright Law

One of the lesser-known parts of the DMCA calls for hosts to remove content in cases of “red flag” infringements. But how common are these removals?

3 Count: Retreat!

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Parties Seek Google Books Hearing Delay; New Deal Brewing First off today, in an ominous sign for the current Google Book Search deal, all of the involved parties are seeking and postponement on the upcoming Oct. 7 hearing so they can…

3 Count: The Dutchess

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: File-Sharing Heroine Lilly Allen is a Copyright Hypocrite First of today, musician Lilly Allen has found herself in a bit of controversy. After starting up an anti-piracy blog entitled “It’s Not Alright”, the singer was then accused of plagiarizing an article…

Monthly Archives: September 2009

A Night of Copyright Conversation

What happens when dozens of musicians crowd a small studio to learn and discuss copyright? Something magical.

3 Count: 9 Months

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Warner Music Videos to Return to YouTube First off today, after a nine-month standoff, Warner Music’s videos are returning to YouTube. Warner and YouTube, which is owned by Google, had a falling out after the two companies could not agree on…

3 Count: Oh Bother

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judges Tosses Pooh Copyright Claims Against Disney First off today, a judge has tossed out a lawsuit by the heirs of Stephen Slesinger over the iconic Winnie the Pooh character. Slesinger was a television and film producer who, in the 30s,…

Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 128

It is Monday again and that means that it is time for another episode of the Copyright 2.0 Show. It was a busy week for copyright news with tons of great stories from around the world including a major update to the Google Book Search settlement, a new Copyright Czar, four stories from the rap…

3 Count: Delayed, Denied

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judge Delays Google Books Hearing First off today, in a move that was widely expected, the judge in the Google Book Search case has postponed the fairness hearing scheduled for early next month. The settlement, which is between Google, the Author’s…

My Response to Mark Helprin

Mark Helprin, the author of Digital Barbarians has offered a rebuttal to critics of his work, here is my response.

3 Count: Musical Chairs

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Eminem, Apple to face off in Detroit court First off today, in a music-themed edition of the 3 Count, attorneys for rapper Eminem and his publisher, Eight Mile Style LLC, are expected to go to court today as their trial against…

Red Flags, Takedowns and Copyright Law

One of the lesser-known parts of the DMCA calls for hosts to remove content in cases of “red flag” infringements. But how common are these removals?

3 Count: Retreat!

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Parties Seek Google Books Hearing Delay; New Deal Brewing First off today, in an ominous sign for the current Google Book Search deal, all of the involved parties are seeking and postponement on the upcoming Oct. 7 hearing so they can…

3 Count: The Dutchess

Got any suggestions for the 3 Count. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: File-Sharing Heroine Lilly Allen is a Copyright Hypocrite First of today, musician Lilly Allen has found herself in a bit of controversy. After starting up an anti-piracy blog entitled “It’s Not Alright”, the singer was then accused of plagiarizing an article…