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Copyright at the Edge of Artistic Creativity

Copyright at the Edge of Artistic Creativity

Part of what makes studying the creative arts from a legal perspective so fascinating is the diversity of forms that art takes, and the ways in which law is sometimes underprepared to deal with issues brought forward through art. A classic instance of this problem is the case of Rick Gibson, a Canadian artist who […]

Collective Licensing: Promises and Pitfalls

Collective Licensing: Promises and Pitfalls

  Looking at the current state of trans-border licensing of music inEurope, the European example can teach mainly what to avoid. Even more so, many of the issues discussed in the EU might even be totally irrelevant for Canada. Unlike Canada, the EU currently consists of 27 member states, and as of today, there is […]

“Pending Lists” Settlement A “Strong Financial Resolution” For Undercompensated Artists

“Pending Lists” Settlement A “Strong Financial Resolution” For Undercompensated Artists

Nora Sleeth is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. On May 30, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved a settlement agreement in a class action between four record companies and thousands of artists who failed to receive royalties for the unlicensed use of their work.

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 […]

‘Global Repertoire Database’ Proposed as First International Copyright Compendium

‘Global Repertoire Database’ Proposed as First International Copyright Compendium

Leslie Chong is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Deloitte, a global consultancy firm, has recently begun putting together a global copyright database that is aimed at simplifying the current system being used to calculate and distribute royalties in the music industry. Formally referred to as the “Global Repertoire Database” (GRD), it has […]

The Beatles and Apple Finally Come Together

The Beatles and Apple Finally Come Together

Dan Whalen is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School Digital-age Beatlemaniacs were feeling fine when Apple Inc. recently announced that its iTunes Store would finally have the band’s catalogue available for purchase. Though widely lamented, the delay has not generally been questioned in light of other industry grievances with iTunes, such as ubiquitous […]

Permanent Injunction Shuts Down LimeWire

Permanent Injunction Shuts Down LimeWire

Leslie Chong is a J.D. Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School Following the court’s earlier ruling (our commentary here) in favour of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), LimeWire has shut down its services after being served with a federal injunction that disables “LimeWire's searching, downloading, uploading, file trading and distribution features, effective immediately.” […]

Google Aims to Curtail Indian Music Piracy

Google Aims to Curtail Indian Music Piracy

Leslie Chong is a J.D. Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School Google has launched a new music service that aims to curtail music piracy in India. By teaming up with three digital music providers who represent a large portion of Indian performers, Google’s services will direct internet users to free yet legitimate content for streaming. […]

Henley v. DeVore: Musical Copyright Protection and Political Parody

Henley v. DeVore: Musical Copyright Protection and Political Parody

Robert Dewald is a JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School The race for political office is competitive and fraught with risk where adversaries seek out support by advertising and creating political platforms to appeal to the majority of voters.  As the cost of political campaigns mount, politicians on the campaign trail seek advantages whenever […]

Tuning In To The Consumer Of Digital Music

Tuning In To The Consumer Of Digital Music

Pascale Chapdelaine is a Ph.D. Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University and an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. As the spheres of interest of consumers and copyright holders get closer in the Digital Age, there is a pressing need to get to know (and eventually confront the needs […]