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3 Count: Fair and Balanced

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Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Sharron Angle Hit With R-J Copyright Infringement Lawsuit First off today, Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle has been hit with a lawsuit by the controversial Righthaven group, which is enforcing copyright for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Righthaven, as is typical for…

Would You Send Cease and Desist via Facebook or Twitter?

Technology is changing the way we communicate, including how we share legal documents. But is it time to start sending notices via Facebook and Twitter?

Embedding Tweets: A Good Idea?

Twitter has an experimental tool for embedding tweets, but is it a good idea?

3 Count: Catcher Part 2

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Appeal in Salinger Copyright Case First off today, an appeal in the “Catcher in the Rye” sequel case has been given the go-ahead, even if the Appeals Court feels the likelihood of success is low. In July of last year a…

The Twitter DMCA Debacle

Earlier this month, Twitter removed a tweet due to a DMCA notice, sparking a controversy as to how the site handles takedowns.

3 Count: Fairly Used

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Study: Fair Use Contributes Trillions to U.S. Economy First off today, a new study by the trade group, Computer & Communications Industry Association found that fair use, which is legalized of copyrighted material under certain conditions, contributes some $4.7 trillion in…

Don’t Plagiarize Us: Twitter Plagiarism Checking

Don’t Plagiarize Us attempts to bring plagiarism checking to Twitter. But how well does it work and does Twitter need a plagiarism checker?

3 Count: Apple 2x

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Psystar Appeals Injunction, Destroys Copies of Mac Cloning Tool First off today, Psystar, the Mac clone maker sued by Apple and forced to stop sales due to an injunction, has filed an appeal against that injunction and has said that it…

Retweet Changes and Twitter Plagiarism

Retweeting has become a part of Twitter’s culture, but now Twitter wants to change the process to make it easier and more standardized.

Twitter and the DMCA: A Fine Mess

Twitter is becoming not just a hot service, but a major target for DMCA notices. However, their DMCA policy leaves a great deal to be desired.