Professors Larry Lessig and Jack Goldsmith published an op-ed in the Washington Post explaining why ACTA raises serious constitutional concerns in the United States.
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Industry Canada To Launch Spectrum Auction Consultations
The Wire Report reports on Industry Canada's plans for spectrum auctions in the 700 and 2500 MHz bands
Fair is Fair: Fix Fair Dealing Say Library, Education, Creator, and Consumer Groups
More than 25 library, education, creator, and consumer groups have issued a public letter calling on Industry Minister Tony Clement and Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore to adopt a flexible fair dealing approach. The letter argues for a "such as" approach to fair dealing by making the current list of […]
Hammerstein on ACTA
David Hammerstein, a former Member of the European Parliament, has an interesting post on the behind-the-scenes ACTA activity.
ACTA’s Anti-Camcording Provision Faces Opposition From Australia, NZ, Switzerland
The leaked comprehensive ACTA draft reveals that a proposed anti-camcording provision has failed to receive significant support. Proposed by the U.S. and Japan, the provision states: Each Party shall provide for criminal procedures and penalties to be applied [Japan: in accordance with its laws and regulations,] against any person who, […]