Peter Suber provides a great review of open access developments in 2010 that highlight institutional commitments, new mandates, and innovative practices from around the world.
News
PIAC on Canadian Telecom Reform
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has published a 218 page report on Canadian telecom regulation, arguing that reform is needed to address consumer concerns.
2010 CLawBies – Canadian Law Blog Awards
I was honoured to learn on New Year’s Eve that this blog has won the newly-named Fodden Award for Best Canadian Law Blog as part of the 2010 CLawBies. Many thanks to the organizers and congratulations to all winners, finalists, and nominees.
Vancouver Sun: Copyright fees Could Force Universities to Embrace Digital Age
The Vancouver Sun picks up on my earlier column on how Canadian universities may increasingly shift toward using technology to deliver materials in light of fees demanded by Access Copyright. Macleans also covered the same issue last week and Osgoode Hall Dean Lorne Sossin predicts that this year could be […]
U.S. Plans for a Special 301 Report on GMOs?
Wikileaks has posted a 2007 cable from the U.S. embassy in France that recommends creating a “retaliation list” against countries opposed to genetically modified crops. The plan to target countries on the GMO issue is reminiscent of similar efforts on intellectual property laws, that lead to the annual Special 301 […]
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