News from Europe this morning that the EU is planning a full review of its copyright directive. The review was to have focused on implementation in member states but now will be a broader evaluation of the directive itself. In further good news, Professor Bernt Hugenholtz will lead the review. […]
Archive for March, 2006
The Rise of the Clip Culture
My weekly Law Bytes column (homepage version, Toronto Star version, international BBC version) examines the rise of the "clip culture" which has driven the remarkable growth of video sharing sites such as Youtube.com. The column highlights the different types of clips and discusses the legal and business implications that video sharing is beginning to generate.
The Rise of the Clip Culture
Appeared in the Toronto Star on March 20, 2006 as Amateurs Shaking Up BroadcastingAppeared on the BBC on March 20, 2006 as The Rise of the Clip Culture OnlineAppeared in the South Morning China Post on April 4, 2006 as New Challenges As Clip Culture Moves into Frame The telecommunications […]
CRIA’s Own Study Counters P2P Claims
While CRIA regularly trumpets commissioned studies as evidence for the problems posed by P2P, this week it released a major study without any fanfare whatsoever. Conducted by Pollara last month, the study serves as part of CRIA's submission to the CRTC's Commercial Radio Review. What makes this particular study interesting […]
CIRA’s Public Letter to ICANN
Late this afternoon, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, which manages the dot-ca domain, issued an important public letter to ICANN. As a CIRA board member for the past five years, I'm particularly proud of this letter as the organization has publicly called on ICANN to follow accountable, transparent, and fair […]
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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 221: Inside My Canadian Heritage Committee Appearance on Freedom of Expression 
When Antisemitism Isn’t Taboo: Reflecting on the Response to Nazi-Era Hate on the Streets of Montreal 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 220: Marina Pavlović on the CRTC’s Plans to Address Consumer Frustration Over Wireless Contracts
