What if copyright law took authors rights seriously? Many groups claim to do so, but Professor Rebecca Giblin, one of the world’s leading experts on creator copyright, isn’t convinced. Professor Giblin argues that creators are often placed at the centre of the debate only to be largely ignored by other stakeholders. Professor Giblin joins this week’s Lawbytes podcast to talk about her Author’s Interest Project, the latest data, and why Canadian artist Bryan Adams may be on to something when it comes to his copyright reform proposal to benefit creators.

Law Bytes
Episode 236: Robert Diab on the Return of Lawful Access
byMichael Geist

May 5, 2025
Michael Geist
Search Results placeholder
Recent Posts
“Big Brother Tactics”: Why Bill C-2’s New Warrantless Disclosure Demand Powers Extend Far Beyond Internet and Telecom Providers
Government Seeks To Exempt Political Parties From Privacy Laws Even As CRTC Reports They Are Leading Source of Spam Complaints
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 236: Robert Diab on the Return of Lawful Access
Government Remains Silent as it Eviscerates Political Party Privacy in Canada By Fast Tracking Bill C-4
Quebec’s Streaming Regulation Bill 109: Unconstitutional, Unnecessary, and Unworkable