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PROTECT IP was a U.S. Senate bill defeated in early 2012. The bill was largely an echo of more famous sister legislation in the House known popularly as SOPA. The defeat of both bills came when they became popularly viewed as a government mandate for digital censorship.
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which ma...
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which ma...
PROTECT IP was a U.S. Senate bill defeated in early 2012. The bill was largely an echo of more famous sister legislation in the House known popularly as SOPA. The defeat of both bills came when they became popularly viewed as a government mandate for digital censorship.
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which many activists argue similarly infringes on citizens' civil liberties
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which many activists argue similarly infringes on citizens' civil liberties
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Ravens, NFL pursue online sellers of bogus merchandise
As the Ravens drove toward the playoffs, Barbra Skarzynski wanted to buy her son a team jersey as a Christmas gift. She searched Google for Lardarius Webb gear, quickly found a site that billed itself as an official store of the Ravens, and bought a...Tags: E-Commerce Industry, Houston Texans, Media Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Online fraud puts consumers at risk
For nearly 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has helped consumers avoid fraud and scams by helping them find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. We are uniquely positioned in representing both the interests of the business community,...Tags: Lawyers, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Computer Networking and Internet, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Business
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Independent musicians' trade group comes out in support of SOPA, PIPA; Wye Oak, others balk
The Baltimore SunA couple of controversial, Internet piracy bills in Congress have pit the tech industry against the music business, even independents. In a statement sent out early Wednesday afternoon, A2IM, the largest trade organization of independent musicians and...Tags: Music Industry, U.S. House of Representatives, Wye Oak (music group), Music, Entertainment Events
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Wikipedia plans protest blackout today
NEW YORK (AP) — Don't be surprised if you can't find Wikipedia today. The online encyclopedia's English language website is down until midnight. The 24-hour blackout is to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress. The Stop...Tags: Facebook, Piracy, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., AOL LLC, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Headlines for Friday, June 1, 2012
ALICE IN CHAINS: Cantrell Honored at MAP Fund Benefit
Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell was honored with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award at the eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit last night at...Tags: Ben Gibbard, Judas Priest (music group), Peter Criss, Gregg Allman, Radio
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WGA West on new FCC Internet Committee: Will help track and evaluate effects of FCC Open Internet rules
VarietyThe Writers Guild of America, West has been selected by the Federal Communications Commission to be a member of its first Open Internet Advisory Committee. WGA West assistant exec director Charles B. Slocum will be one of 21 OIAC members. The mission of...Tags: Unions, Washington, DC
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MPAA's Dodd urges industry to reach out to 'connected consumers'
Company TownMotion Picture of Association of America of Chief Executive Chris Dodd touted a strong rebound at the box office this year but said the industry needs to find new ways to stay relevant to younger "connect consumers."... -
The big picture gets brighter for movie theater owners
LAS VEGAS — After a year of box-office doldrums and a period of ugly clashes with studio executives over when movies should be released into the home, theater industry leaders sounded considerably more optimistic about the outlook for their...Tags: Movies, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit (movie, 2011), Bully (movie), Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Al Gore, Sean Parker call for 'Occupy Democracy' movement online
Opinion L.A.Nothing gets my cynic juices flowing quite like hearing people call on the Internet to fix the political system. Former Vice President Al Gore and online entrepreneur Sean Parker gave an overflow crowd at the South by Southwest trade show...... -
National library group lists 10 most 'challenged' books of 2011
American Library Association (ALA) released the Top 10 List of Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2011 on Monday in conjunction with National Library Week, April 8-14. Among the list was “The Hunger Games” book series recently released as...
Tags: Demographics, Civil Rights, Book, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Racism
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MPAA's former tech officer now argues against SOPA, PIPA
Company TownThe MPAA's former chief technology policy officer is speaking out against anti-piracy bills that were a top priority for his former employer. Paul Brigner, who resigned from his job last month as senior vice president for the MPAA, said he has changed his... -
Does the U.S. need stronger laws against online piracy?
No The Internet is a truly special innovation. Never before in the history of civilization has humankind been exposed to this explosion of ideas, entertainment and information. It's created new markets and given us windows to all corners of the world...Tags: Stop Online Piracy Act, Piracy
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