PROTECT IP

Why Big Media Is Going Nuclear Against The DMCA

When Congress updated copyright laws and passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in 1998, it ushered an era of investment, innovation and job creation.  In the decade since, companies l

Kill Switch

The so-called PROTECT IP act is under fire again as it enters the process of becoming law. We've talked about it on this blog before and no doubt the discussion will continue after it passes or is rej

PROTECT IP Opponents Claim Upcoming House Version May Hurt Twitter, YouTube, Facebook

Apparently "innocent until proven guilty" isn't going to hold up well on the interwebs. At least not according to a group called <a href="http://act.demandprogress.org/sign/protectip_docs">Demand Prog

Sequel To COICA Bill, The PROTECT IP Act, May Be Even Worse

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