Archive for February 15th, 2004

Web decision extends long arm of Ontario law

Few Internet law issues generate as much controversy as jurisdiction. While most now accept that traditional law applies online, the question of whose law should apply online remains subject to considerable debate. Since attempts to solve Internet jurisdiction issues through international treaties have thus far largely failed, individual courts have […]

February 15, 2004 — Comments are Disabled — Columns Archive

CRIA Launches Round of Lawsuits

Professor Geist comments in the National Post and Ottawa Citizen on news that CRIA has launched its first round of lawsuits against individual file sharers. Professor Geist addresses the decision by Shaw Communications to challenge the requests for subscriber information on privacy grounds. see: Personal Files About To Go Public […]

February 15, 2004 — Comments are Disabled — News

Canada Battles Spam

Macleans magazine runs a major feature on spam in Canada, complete with coverage of legal and technological developments. Professor Geist comments on market for anti-spam technologies as well as the likely effectiveness of anti-spam legislation. see: You’ve Got Spam also see: Owens Rebuttal

February 15, 2004 — Comments are Disabled — News