The Songwriters Association of Canada has released their first view of Bill C-61, expressing support that a bill has been tabled but disappointment that the legislation seems to close the door on their efforts to legalize P2P.
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The SAC “Distraction”
The Songwriters Association of Canada proposal to fully legalize peer-to-peer file sharing by adding a $5 levy to the monthly Internet bill has generated considerable discussion over the past week. Much of that discussion has been negative with many Canadians arguing that they don't download music and should not be […]
CRIA on Counterfeiting
CRIA has issued a press release hailing a Toronto police raid that resulted in criminal charges for counterfeiting of movies, music, video games, electronic equipment, and clothing. The arrests come following six months of investigation. Stopping counterfeiting is a good thing and this is how the system should work. Indeed, […]
Music industry abruptly changes tune on ringtones
Those weary of copyright tariffs — from the private copying tariff on blank CDs and DVDs to the fees associated with playing music everywhere from concert halls to dentist offices — will not like what they are about to read. Yet another tariff is coming our way. This particular […]
Music licensing would be viable for all
No Internet law issue is more maddeningly frustrating than online music and peer-to-peer file sharing. Since the emergence of Napster nearly five years ago, the recording industry has found itself at loggerheads with millions of music fans over an approach that will satisfy both the industry's need for adequate compensation […]