U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón issued a joint statement this week that touched on ACTA, reaffirming "their commitment to the negotiation of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement and charged their administrations to conclude these negotiations soon."
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Now Magazine on James Moore’s Plans for Copyright
NOW Magazine has a feature on the upcoming copyright bill and James Moore's plans for DMCA-style anti-circumvention rules.
Bryan Adams Get Private PM Audience To Jam and Lobby on Copyright
The Toronto Star and National Post reports that Bryan Adams was quietly invited to a private meeting at the Prime Minister's residence, offering the chance for a jam session and some lobbying on copyright.
National Post Reports “Heavy Handed” Copyright Law Coming Next Week
The National Post's Don Martin reports that the copyright bill could be introduced next week with confirmation of the broad outlines of the bill I reported on earlier this month. Martin, who, describes the forthcoming bill as heavy-handed, reports: All signals suggest Heritage Minister James Moore has triumphed over the […]
Australian Digital Alliance Files ACTA Comments
The Australian Digital Alliance has submitted a detailed analysis of ACTA's impact on intermediaries and individuals with the Australian government. The analysis includes 16 recommended changes.
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