Archive for July, 2007

National Post on Net Libel Suits

The National Post weighs in on the rise of online libel suits, though it oddly describes online anonymity as "sock puppetry."

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July 29, 2007 5 comments News

Blawgworld 2007 Launches

Blawgworld (PDF), a guide to dozens of legal blogs (including this one), launches today.

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July 29, 2007 Comments are Disabled News

BBC Makes Most of Its Shows Available Online

The BBC has launched its iPlayer service, which allows UK users to view virtually all the broadcasters shows online at no cost for up to one month.

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July 29, 2007 3 comments News

Quebec Movie Chain Sued Over “Abusive” Search

Cinema Guzzo, a leading Quebec movie chain, is being sued for a rough search of some of its patrons (Guzzo searches has been the subject of some online discussion here, here, and here).  La Presse reports that a Montreal woman is seeking $60,000 in damages for the way the theatre […]

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July 27, 2007 93 comments News

Goldberg vs. Saunders on Wireless Pricing

I've said my fair share on Canadian wireless pricing, but it is worth pointing to postings from Mark Goldberg and Alec Saunders on the issue.  I obviously side with Alec in this particular debate as I simply don't see how the Canadian wireless prices are defensible when contrasted with many […]

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July 27, 2007 7 comments News