The prospects for the orphan works legislation improve as a major artist trade group, the ASMP, throws their support behind the current version, calling it the best that artists are likely to get.

With the orphan works debate continuing to rage, for those who are opposed to the bill, I’ve written a draft letter to send to government representatives outlining some of they key problems with the bill and why artists are opposed to it.

The proposed orphan works legislation has been drawing a large amount of criticism from bloggers and visual artists alike. However, much of it goes beyond what is likely to happen and what artists should be worrying about.

It was another wild week for copyright news with new legislation proposed, two unlikely artists embracing file sharing and Microsoft nuking DRM keys. Proof there is never a slow week in the world of copyright.

After a great deal of anticipation, the orphan works bills have been submitted in both the House and the Senate. What do they say and how are they different from their 2006 predecesor?

The orphan works bill, killed nearly two years ago after a protest from artists, seems prepared to make a reappearance sometime in the coming days or weeks. Learn what you need to be prepared here.

It was another wild week for copyright news with stories from all across the globe. This week, we hear more from J.K. Rowling, The Pirate Bay, the IFPI, Comcast and even Yoko Ono.

For those who were not able to attend WordCamp Dallas but would like to see my session from the event, my video is up and available for anyone interested in the topic of content theft to view.

It was another wild week for copyright news with several updates on the RIAA lawsuit marathon, leaderhip changes at two major companies and much more!

It is a very special episode of the WordPress Podcast as Charles and I are joined by three guests as we go through the changes in 2.5 and what it means for end users.