Hadopi, the French three-strikes and you're out law, takes effect today. The law establishes a new state agency – the Higher Authority for the Distribution of Works and the Protection of Copyright on the Internet. Update: Several people have written to report that the law has been delayed by the […]
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How Technology Killed Copyright
Canwest's Gillian Shaw examines how technology is challenging traditional copyright law and forcing business to innovate.
CLawBies For 2009 Unveiled
The CLawBies, which recognizes Canadian legal blogging, have been announced for 2009. The great Slaw was easily named the best Canadian law blog. This blog was named the Best Legal Tech Blog.
Anti-Spam, Lawful Access To Die With Parliament Prorogation
Reports this morning indicate that the government plans to prorogue Parliament, effectively shutting it down until March. One of the effects of prorogation is that all bills that have not received royal assent die and must be restarted from the beginning when a new Parliament begins. While the government can […]
Canadian Gov’t Convinces German ISP To Shut Down Environmental Parody Sites
The Canadian government has convinced a German ISP to shut down two environmental parody sites that were developed by the "Yes Men" and garnered considerable attention during the Copenhagen climate conference. The ISP complied with the request without seeking a court order first and in the process blocked an additional […]
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