Judge denies class action status in YouTube lawsuit, Germany copyright law to take effect August 1 and Google launches Spotify competitor. … Continue Reading
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3 Count: Wronghaven
New bill aims to legalize cell phone unlocking, Righthaven suffers what’s likely its final defeat and YouTube now offering paid subscription channels.… Continue Reading
3 Count: Clean Slate
House Judiciary Committee to hold hearings on copyright law, China authors win big over Apple and The Pirate Bay moves to Iceland.… Continue Reading
Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 277 – MMS Mistakes
IsoHunt loses its appeal, AP scores a big win over Meltwater, wireless carriers get MMS infringement case tossed and much more! … Continue Reading
3 Count: Stern Warnings
NBC sends stern warnings to pirates outside of the six strikes system, Spain seeks to target piracy-support advertisers and sailor moon fanzine shuttered.… Continue Reading
Register of Copyrights Calls for a Complete Rewrite of Copyright Law
With the Register of Copyrights testifying before Congress about the need for a new copyright act, it’s worth looking at what she’s saying and why.… Continue Reading
3 Count: Last-Minute Changes
Germany passes new copyright bill, removes the ‘Google Tax’, Kim Dotcom has a setback in his extradition battle and University of Phoenix sues tutorial site.… Continue Reading
3 Count: Achievement Unlocked
No injunction to stop CNET from covering Bittorrent software, Google Tax bill in Germany hits a snag and petition to legalize unlocking cell phones to get a response.… Continue Reading
3 Count: Quick Takedown
Maryland school district may lay claim to student’s copyright, French newspapers and Google reach deal and Russian law targets slow takedowns.… Continue Reading
Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 270 – Trouble in Paradise
This week on the Copyright 2.0 Show, Antigua seeks to become a piracy haven, Ray Charles’ children win copyright termination and much more! … Continue Reading