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Software Downloads Netflix & Disney+ Videos to Make DRM-Free Copies

TorrentFreak

Long before the advent of legitimate online video streaming services, torrent sites and similar platforms allowed users to download and keep copies of movies and TV shows. Services like Netflix have sought to mimic some of these benefits by allowing content to be played on most devices and even downloaded for offline viewing.

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Record Labels: ‘Hisses & Crackles’ Are No License to Copy & Digitize Old Records

TorrentFreak

The Internet Archive is widely known for its Wayback Machine, which preserves copies of the web for future generations. “Defendants have created a massive online storefront providing digital copies of thousands of these protected sound recordings to anyone to stream or download for free. .

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Browser Extension Adds Sci-Hub Download Links to Publishers’ Websites

TorrentFreak

Unfortunately for the publishers, however, those utilizing Sci-Hub tend to be tech-savvy individuals who are not only undeterred by blocks but can also have a penchant for making downloading even easier. Over the weekend Wierenga released an interesting new browser tool that turns the finding of Sci-Hub download links into child’s play.

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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 180: Victoria Owen Sets the Record Straight on the State of Canadian Copyright Law and Content Licensing By Libraries and Educational Institutions

Michael Geist

Since the Canadian copyright law reforms in 2012, education and libraries have increased spending on licensing and a non-partisan House of Commons study found no need to create new restriction on education and library copying rights. The podcast can be downloaded here , accessed on YouTube , and is embedded below.

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3 Count: Pirate NFTs

Plagiarism Today

According to his confession, Bridi, as well as other members of the group, would get pre-release copies of movies from wholesalers, defeat the copyright protection schemes on the discs and then leak them online before their scheduled release date. ” 3: ‘Piracy’ Website Offers NFT Art as Free Downloads.

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Microsoft Sues Activation Key & Token Sellers For Enabling Customers’ Piracy

TorrentFreak

What some don’t know is that through the actions of others, they may be paying to access unlicensed software that is no more legal than a download from The Pirate Bay. Background: Keys and Tokens Are Not Licenses. Microsoft Files Copyright Lawsuit. Device Peddlers Enabled Piracy.

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Photo Licensing Service Qualifies for DMCA Online Safe Harbor–Steinmetz v. ShutterStock

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The case involves ShutterStock, a photo licensing service. (We ShutterStock has a “contributor” program that allows anyone to upload photos into their licensing database in exchange for a fee if licensed. Only 2 visitors saw the subject image in ShutterStock’s database and neither licensed it.