The Vancouver Sun ran a detailed article on the online music business over the weekend. Professor Geist comments on the impact of peer-to-peer on the industry, arguing that CRIA's claims are exaggerated and that retail channel changes and the popularity of DVD are responsible for much of the recent decline […]
News
Dow Jones Settles Gutnick Case
Dow Jones has announced that it has settled its defamation suit involving Joseph Gutnick. Professor Geist comments in an Associated Press story on the longterm effects of the case on Internet jurisdiction rules.
Employee Computer Use and the Law
Professor Geist comments on the legal issues that arise in the context of workplace computer use in this Calgary Sun feature. The article highlights the growing tension between privacy and employer concerns.
Paper Shredding Case Raises Privacy Fears
The Toronto Star reports that a courtroom feud between two local paper-shredding companies has triggered allegations that confidential customer records from Canada's major banks were mishandled or lost on their road to destruction. Professor Geist comments on the dangers associated with identity theft and the use of "dumpster diving" to […]
Canadian Copyright Proposals Criticized
The Globe and Mail's Jack Kapica covers the Canadian Heritage Committee's copyright reform recommendations. Professor Geist comments on the reports's dangers to education and free speech.
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