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Google Books Settlement Rejected

Google Books Settlement Rejected

Judge Chin of the US District Court (Southern District of New York) has rejected the Google Books Settlement.  See the decision.  Kenneth Crews, founding director of the Copyright Advisory Office at Columbia University, summarizes the decision.  He concludes by asking, "What is next?" and answers as follows: "The parties may accept the invitation to convert […]

Techies, Artists and Collective Societies Weigh in on Bill C-32

Techies, Artists and Collective Societies Weigh in on Bill C-32

Leslie Chong is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Members from various communities impacted by the current copyright reform had a chance to voice their praise and concerns with the proposed amendments in Bill C-32. During their opening statements at the Legislative Committee hearings held on March 8 and 10, 2011, speakers that […]