My weekly Law Bytes column (Toronto Star version, freely available hyperlinked column) reviews the Bangoura and Burke cases, the two recent Canadian Internet jurisdiction decisions involving the Washington Post and New York Post. The Ontario Court of Appeal declined to assert jurisdiction in the Bangoura case, expressing concern that "to […]
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WSIS, WIPO Meetings Highlight Growing Digital Policy Divide
My weekly Law Bytes column (Toronto Star version, freely available hyperlinked version) focuses on this month's WSIS and WIPO meetings in Geneva. While the meetings are distinct, both reflect the developing world's increasing frustration with global rules that have an enormous impact on technological development everywhere yet were crafted primarily […]
Canada’s Do-Not-Hesitate-To-Call List
My weekly Lawbytes column (freely available hyperlinked version, Toronto Star version) focuses on Bill C-37, which is designed to establish a do-not-call list. Following its introduction, Bill C-37 was referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology for review. Months later, the amended bill is virtually […]
What’s The Frequency, Liza?
My weekly Law Bytes column (Toronto Star version, freely available hyperlinked version) focuses on the explosive battle over satellite radio in Canada. I begin by recalling Canadian Heritage Minister Liza Frulla's position on the entry of RAI, the Italian language television network, into Canada last summer. Despite enormous pressure, the […]
The Coming Battle Over Education and Copyright
My weekly Law Bytes column (freely available hyperlinked version, Toronto Star version) focuses on the coming battle over copyright and education in Canada in light of the recent premiers' commitment to higher education and the likely summit with the Prime Minister on the issue this fall. I argue that the […]