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Archive for May, 2008
Jim Flaherty’s DMCA?
In the wake of Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier's resignation, there is growing speculation about a cabinet shuffle over the summer. Over the past few days, the focus has centred on swapping Jim Prentice and Jim Flaherty – Prentice goes to Finance and Flaherty to Industry. If this is true, Prentice […]
Vancouver Province on ACTA
The Vancouver Province gives ACTA front page coverage, as concern grows over the implications of the secretly negotiated IP trade agreement.
Canadian Press on IsoHunt Suit
Canadian Press features a story on the MPAA lawsuit against Vancouver-based Isohunt.com.
Net Neutrality Hits Parliament Hill
A final reminder that hundreds are expected on Parliament Hill today for a rally in support of net neutrality. While I unfortunately won't be there due to a travel commitment, there are speakers from two political parties as well as many other net neutrality leaders. The CBC offers some advance […]
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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 215: Jan Grabowski on Wikipedia’s Antisemitism Problem 
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