Eps 212 – Acta’s Back

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It is Friday again and that means that it is time for another episode of the Copyright 2.0 Show.

Outside the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are turning and so too the seasons change for copyright. With an insane week of for copyright news we have an update on ACTA, after a nearly year-long period of silence, a possible “one strike” law in Italy and a guilty pleas from one of the NinjaVideo admins.

All in all, this is an episode you do not want to miss, especially if you’re interested in international copyright news.

This week’s stories include:

  • ACTA to Be Signed Tomorrow in Japan
  • New Italian Law May Mean “One Strike” for File Sharers
  • Former NinjaVideo Admin Pleads Guilty
  • Oracle Says Damages in Google Case May Reach $1.2 Billion
  • Righthaven Loses in Colorado Too
  • $10 Copyright Settlements?

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Show Notes

About the Hosts

Jonathan Bailey

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Jonathan Bailey (@plagiarismtoday) is the Webmaster and author of Plagiarism Today (Hint: You’re there now) and works as a copyright and plagiarism consultant. Though not an attorney, he has resolved over 700 cases of plagiarism involving his own work and has helped countless others protect their work and develop strategies for making their content work as hard as possible toward their goals.

Patrick O’Keefe

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Patrick O’Keefe (@iFroggy) is the owner of the iFroggy Network, a network of websites covering various interests. He’s the author of the book “Managing Online Forums,” a practical guide to managing online communities and social spaces. He maintains a blog about online community management at ManagingCommunities.com and a personal blog at patrickokeefe.com.

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