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New Media Expo 2008
I've been attending the 4th New Media Expo. This year the conference has moved to Las Vegas, which is a fun upgrade from past years. I've had a blast me…
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Jacobsen v. Katzer/Kamind – Federal Circuit Upholds a Free Software License
As reported by Lessig and others, the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded yesterday a ruling by the Northern District of California which denied the copyright…
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YouTube Shows Us How To Be A Good Intermediary
Many have worried about the role of intermediaries who provide platforms for sharing information and expression on the internet, and their sometimes profound po…
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More U.S. Oil Drilling: A Boom for Big Oil, a Bust for Consumers
A quick look at the winners from drilling in pristine areas. A Boom for Big Oil, a Bust for Consumers.pdf…
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Federal Circuit Issues Important Decision Regarding Enforceability of Free Licenses; CIS Represents Creative Commons As Amicus
Free licenses play a vitally important role in fostering creative and collaborative use of copyrighted material. Creative Commons is perhaps the best example,…
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New York Supreme Court Rejects EMI's Bid to Enjoin Expelled
Two months ago, a Manhattan federal court rejected Yoko Ono Lennon's attempt to enjoin the further showing and distribution of Expelled: No Intelligence all…
Lennon v. Premise Media - Order Denying EMI's Request for an Injunction
A Manhattan federal court rejected Yoko Ono Lennon's attempt to enjoin the further showing and distribution of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed on the grou…
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The Cost of Bogus Copyright Claims: BT Wins Motion for Attorneys' Fees
In a decisive victory for defendants beleaguered by baseless copyright infringement claims, U.S. District Court Judge Pauley ruled last week that Plaintiffs Ral…
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Stanford's Center For Internet And Society Seeks Leave To File Amicus Curiae Brief in Bunnell v. MPAA
On Thursday, July 31, 2008, the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School sought leave to file a "friend of the court" brief before the U…
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Hearsay Culture Show #70 -- Prof. Michael Meurer -- posted
In connection with IPSC, being hosted at Stanford in the next few days, I thought I'd mention that I've posted Show #70 of Hearsay Culture, my interview…
Vargas v. BT - Order Granting Fee Motion
U.S. District Court Judge Pauley ruled that Plaintiffs Ralph Vargas and Bland- Ricky Roberts must pay Defendants BT and East West Communications $175,000 in att…
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BLAST!
Prepare for an exciting, enlightening ride around the world and across the Universe! Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Devlin's brother, Mark Devlin, PhD, leads an…