The government has provided new insights into enforcement of the do-not-call list. In response to questions on the order paper from Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner, Industry Minister Christian Paradis provides the background information on the Telus settlement with the CRTC over automated calling as well as specific numbers (as of […]
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Hurt Locker File Sharing Lawsuits Put the Hurt on Everyone
Late last month the court ordered the three ISPs to disclose the names and addresses of subscribers linked to IP addresses alleged to have copied the movie. The ISPs complied last week as lawyers for the Hurt Locker copyright owner moved to have their case treated as a “specially managed proceeding” that would put the case on a rocket docket.
My weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) argues the lawsuits hurt seemingly everyone.
CRTC Tells Rogers To Stop Slowing Down Speeds of Online Games
The CRTC has written to Rogers giving just over a week to address ongoing concerns that its throttling practices are slowing down online gaming in violation of the Commission’s Internet traffic management practices. The Commission plans to release new guidance on these complaints this week.
The Cost of Copyright Term Extension
Last week, the European Council passed copyright term extension for sound recordings, extending the term from 50 to 70 years. Martin Kretschmer, a UK professor, notes that the cost of the extension will exceed one billion euros to the general public. Seventy-two percent of the revenues will go to record […]
Omnibus Crime Bill Coming on Tuesday
The government’s omnibus crime bill is on the order paper and will apparently be tabled on Tuesday. The bill will be closely watched to see if it includes the controversial lawful access provisions.
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