Professor Geist's recent run of columns on copyright related issues has begun to generate significant comment in the pages of the Toronto Star. In recent weeks, Professor Geist has focused on the broadcast flag, ringtones, and ISP liability in Canada. The Star has since published an opinion piece by Brian Robertson of CRIA, a letter to the editor responding to Robertson, along with two letters to editor, including one from the MPAA, on the broadcast flag.
Toronto Star Home To Copyright Debate
September 16, 2004
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