GitHub Re-Instates YouTube-DL After Letter from the EFF Drew Wilson | November 21, 2020 GitHub has re-instated repositories for online backup tool, YouTube-DL. This after the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) sent a letter.
YouTube Backup Tool YouTube DL Taken Down on GitHub After RIAA Complaint Drew Wilson | October 26, 2020 The RIAA has issued a DMCA takedown notice against the Github repository of YouTube DL. YouTube DL is a YouTube backup tool.
RIAA Wins $1 Billion Judgment Against Cox for Copyright Infringement Drew Wilson | December 20, 2019 A US jury has awarded the RIAA a $1 Billion fine against US ISP Cox. The ISP is blamed for copyright infringement activity of its users.
Major Music Industry Corporations Drops Support for Article 13 Drew Wilson | January 24, 2019 Supporters for Europe’s article 13 copyright directive are becoming an endangered species. The multinational corporate music industry now no longer supports the directive.
Will They Or Won’t They Make the Deadline for NAFTA? Drew Wilson | September 30, 2018 The deadline set by the American’s for NAFTA is midnight tonight. All eyes are trained on negotiations in this 11th hour.
Trump Says He is Scrapping NAFTA After Deal With Mexico Drew Wilson | August 28, 2018 US President Donald Trump recently made a surprise announcement that he is terminating NAFTA. That has copyright implications.
Music Canada Demands a $160 Million Bailout From the Government Drew Wilson | May 31, 2018 Canada’s RIAA, Music Canada, has asked the Canadian government for a free $160 million handout. Says it’s how to fairly compensate artists for their work.
Sony Buys EMI for $2.3 Billion – Becomes Worlds Largest Record Label Drew Wilson | May 25, 2018 The Big four record labels is becoming the big three record labels. The deal likely won’t dampen fears of a lack of competition.
2017 “Notorious Markets” Report Accuses Piracy of Spreading Malware Drew Wilson | January 16, 2018 The 2017 “notorious markets” is accusing piracy as being a driving force for the spread of malware. It also lists several sites.
MPAA, RIAA Expresses Little Interest In Extending Copyright Terms Drew Wilson | January 11, 2018 It’s a position that may come as a surprise to long time observers. Major record labels and movie studios not expressing interest in extending the terms of copyright.
