Newly leaked documents from the European Union shed new light into the latest ACTA developments, indicating that the U.S. and E.U. are nearing agreement on the outstanding issues and that a further “technical round” – seemingly round 12 by another name – is set for Sydney, Australia from November 30th […]
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Challenges to ACTA Mount: The Week in Review
PIJIP has a great post on the mounting challenges to ACTA, including concerns expressed at the WTO and by dozens of law professors.
Australia To Hold Three ACTA Briefings, Canada Still MIA
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced plans for three information sessions on the ACTA text in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne. Canadian officials have yet to provide any public briefings.
Law Professors Call for Halt to ACTA
Over 70 law professors have signed a public letter calling for a halt to the ACTA negotiations, focusing on the secrecy of the negotiations and the attempt in the U.S. to approve the agreement without Congressional involvement.
MEP Castex Raises Urgent ACTA Question
Member of the European Parliament Francois Castex has submitted an urgent written question on ACTA, raising questions about about whether the U.S. believes the agreement is binding.
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