Articles by: Michael Geist

USTR: ACTA Fears Based on Misconceptions

The USTR won't reveal ACTA, but it claims that fears associated with the still-secret treaty are based on "misconceptions."

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February 3, 2010 5 comments News

German Perspective on ACTA

Spiegel Online runs a lengthy feature on ACTA from a German perspective.

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February 3, 2010 Comments are Disabled News

What Really Happened At the ACTA Talks in Mexico?

With the conclusion of the 7th round of ACTA negotiations in Guadalajara, Mexico last week, participating countries issued the now-standard boilerplate statement that merely repeats the agenda items and provides no real insight into the progress of the talks.  While the statement is does little to advance the desire for […]

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February 2, 2010 5 comments News

Obama Reinforces Support for Net Neutrality

U.S. President Barack Obama has reinforced his support for net neutrality.  When asked about the issue, he responded "I’m a big believer in Net Neutrality. I campaigned on this. I continue to be a strong supporter of it. My FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has indicated that he shares the view […]

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February 2, 2010 1 comment News

LawBuzz Libel Shutdown Sparks Messy Litigation

Lawbuzz, a Canadian online chat site devoted to the legal profession, has shut down following a libel lawsuit.  The Law Times reports that an Ontario lawyer is speaking out against the site for failing to protect the identity of confidential posters.

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February 2, 2010 3 comments News