3 Count: Talking Heads

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1: Talking Heads Star David Byrne Sues Over Song

First off today, David Byrne, the lead singer of the group the Talking Heads, is suing Charlie Crist, the governor of Florida over his campaign’s use of the Talking Heads song “Road to Nowhere” in an advertisement for his Senate run. According to Byrne, the lawsuit is about copyright, not politics, and, even though Crist’s campaign pulled the video down off YouTube quickly that the damage was done. Brne’s attorney, Lawrence Iser, is the one who successfully sued John McCain on behalf of Jackson Browne over a similar use of a song as part of a campaign.

2: LimeWire Begs Music Industry for Second Chance

Next up today, Limewire, which recently lost its lawsuit against the RIAA and is likely facing a large judgment of damages, is asking the record industry for a chance to convert to a legitimate and paid music service. It seems, however, that the record industry is not impressed, saying that they are pursuing damages in the case and that Limewire “thumbed its nose” at copyright holders even after other services made efforts to filter out infringing content or strike licensing deals.

3: US Copyright Official Discounts ACTA Concerns

Finally today, U.S. copyright official Steven Tepp has dismissed concerns about the controversial ACTA treaty, which is being negotiated by major copyright-producing nations around the world. The concerns, voiced by the Consumer Electronics Association and Knowledge Ecology International are unfounded according to Tepp, saying that they are either not grounded in the reality of what is being negotiated or are moot as the draft of the treaty has been released to the public.

Suggestions

That’s it for the three count today. We will be back tomorrow with three more copyright links. If you have a link that you want to suggest a link for the column or have any proposals to make it better. Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. I hope to hear from you.

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I agree the politician is probably not at fault, but should bear the responsibility. I would think the politicians would want some kind of control over the material used in their campaign, or at least have an overseer who is at least familiar with these things. Especially considering there is precedence in these cases, the Jackson Browne case for one, and now this one.It may not be up your alley, but have you considered writing some guidelines for things such as this? The political arena, even non-profit organizations--practically anyone who is running some kind of campaign. I would think you could make some money from the sale of a report (or give it as a free gift) and the volunteers or whoever working in projects of this matter would have some guidelines. Something to consider anyway.

The problem, as I see it, isn't the politicians but their staffs, which are usually volunteers not well versed in these matters. I seriously doubt that Christ himself had anything to do with but, as the head of the campaign, he bears the responsibility, at least legally.

Why don't politicians just get permission? I guess that shows the voters all they need to know about the morals, character and integrity of those who are wanting to run our country?

It's definitely something to look into. Will have to see if it is something within my reach.... Thanks for the suggestion!

I agree the politician is probably not at fault, but should bear the responsibility. I would think the politicians would want some kind of control over the material used in their campaign, or at least have an overseer who is at least familiar with these things. Especially considering there is precedence in these cases, the Jackson Browne case for one, and now this one.It may not be up your alley, but have you considered writing some guidelines for things such as this? The political arena, even non-profit organizations--practically anyone who is running some kind of campaign. I would think you could make some money from the sale of a report (or give it as a free gift) and the volunteers or whoever working in projects of this matter would have some guidelines. Something to consider anyway.

The problem, as I see it, isn't the politicians but their staffs, which are usually volunteers not well versed in these matters. I seriously doubt that Christ himself had anything to do with but, as the head of the campaign, he bears the responsibility, at least legally.

Why don't politicians just get permission? I guess that shows the voters all they need to know about the morals, character and integrity of those who are wanting to run our country?

It's definitely something to look into. Will have to see if it is something within my reach.... Thanks for the suggestion!

I agree the politician is probably not at fault, but should bear the responsibility. I would think the politicians would want some kind of control over the material used in their campaign, or at least have an overseer who is at least familiar with these things. Especially considering there is precedence in these cases, the Jackson Browne case for one, and now this one.

It may not be up your alley, but have you considered writing some guidelines for things such as this? The political arena, even non-profit organizations--practically anyone who is running some kind of campaign. I would think you could make some money from the sale of a report (or give it as a free gift) and the volunteers or whoever working in projects of this matter would have some guidelines. Something to consider anyway.

The problem, as I see it, isn't the politicians but their staffs, which are usually volunteers not well versed in these matters. I seriously doubt that Christ himself had anything to do with but, as the head of the campaign, he bears the responsibility, at least legally.

Why don't politicians just get permission? I guess that shows the voters all they need to know about the morals, character and integrity of those who are wanting to run our country?