Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The political and policy battles over lawful access have been going on for decades, cutting across multiple governments both Liberal and Conservative. The so-called zombie policy proposal resurfaced again last summer as then Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault included elements of lawful access within his online harms consultation.

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Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Today’s post raises an unlikely issue given that Bill C-18 is the responsibility of Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who also has part responsibility for copyright law in Canada. However, one of the problems with this approach is that platforms don’t typically use the news in a manner that would be compensable.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Privacy breaches have become increasingly commonplace as businesses of all sizes grapple with how to keep customer information secure and what to do when things go wrong. I’ve been proud to serve as an advisor to JusTech, which provides some notable lessons on legal innovation and privacy law.

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The IPKat

APRIL 15, 2024

If you were flat-out last week and didn't have time to follow the IP news , here's the summary of what you missed. This Kat reviewed the new book, The Elgar Companion to Intellectual Property and the Sustainable Development Goals , edited by Bita Amani , Caroline B. Intellectual Property Generally A Kat that has been flat out.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

If you were too busy enjoying the spring sunshine to follow the IP news last week , here's the summary of what you missed. We'll wait to see whether the EBA accepts the referral, as it may not be convinced that the case law is sufficiently divergent to justify a referral. Patents A Kat enjoying her time in the sun. Image from Pixabay.

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Michael Geist

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto , led by Professor Ron Deibert , has a well-earned reputation for uncovering surveillance technologies and security vulnerabilities with research and reports that attract immediate attention worldwide. Credits: DW News, Hacking Backdoor? Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This week’s Law Bytes podcast features a look at the year in review along with some guesses at what lies ahead. Yesterday I highlighted the top ten posts on this site and the series of looking back wraps up today with the most streamed or downloaded Law Bytes podcast episodes of the year.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Earlier this month, we reported on a series of FIFA World Cup-themed domain name seizures by US law enforcement. In the initial wave, Homeland Security Investigations took down 55 domain names operated by pirate sports streaming sites. law enforcement was a bold move but not without consequences. law enforcement.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Leah West is an Assistant Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University and one of Canada’s leading experts on national security law. Credits: Guardian News, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act over Protests. CCLA Files Judicial Review.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Next up today, Chris Dziadul at BroadbandTV News reports that Dutch ISPS have reached a deal with rightsholders and anti-piracy organizations to begin blocking websites that feature pirated content. The new system will be supervised by the Ministries of Justice and Security and of Economic Affairs and Climate.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 17, 2023

This week in Washington IP news, the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on IP tackles the thorny issue of whether technological protective measures for copyrighted software should be reined in to protect Americans’ right to repair their own vehicles and devices.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 20, 2021

Over the past several years, Russia has introduced various anti-piracy laws and regulations that focus on the role of online intermediaries. In recent years there hasn’t been much news on how often search engines are urged to take action under this “VPN law.” Unfortunately, the transparency stops there.

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Michael Geist

JULY 4, 2022

A chorus of opposition sparked by Senator Paula Simons led to changes in the bill with the Chair of the committee acknowledging “we did not have one witness except the minister and the officials say that the new standard was a good idea.” Credits: CTV News, CBSA and Cellphones: What to Know Before Crossing the Border.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Department of Homeland Security agency in a copyright infringement case certainly raised eyebrows but over time this type of public/private cooperation became nothing out of the ordinary. MPA, ACE and Homeland Security Team Up. There have been other cases too, and the signs suggest that more will follow.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

AUGUST 17, 2023

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Sumitomo Corporation on its investment in DABCO Limited, a digital platform provider wholly owned by Vodafone Group Plc. Global head of cyber and data security Andrew Moir advised on IP law aspects, supported by Jess Welborn in London.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Law Enforcement Search Group-IB’s Offices in Russia. According to a statement issued by Group-IB, on Tuesday afternoon Russian law enforcement officers searched its Moscow office and left the same day. A TASS news agency source reveals that the businessman was arrested under suspicion of compromising national security.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 3, 2023

Last month, we reported on a series of FIFA World Cup-themed domain name seizures by US law enforcement. In the initial wave, Homeland Security Investigations took down 55 domain names operated by pirate sports streaming sites, and several more followed later. law enforcement.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 1, 2023

Draconian Plans Aren’t Speculative – They’re Becoming Law While Russia hasn’t been able to cut itself off from civilization just yet, it can make people, companies, and investors leave of their own free will. Dated July 31, 2023, and approved by President Putin himself, Federal Law No. Federal Law No.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2024

New Law Isn’t a VPN Ban, Illegal VPNs Are Already Banned Sites blocked by the government, whether they’re pirate sites or those branded extremist by the state, are blocked for good reasons, authorities insist. In the summer of 2023, a new phase of the Kremlin’s plan was made public.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In this post, SpicyIP intern Niyati Prabhu discusses the issues surrounding access to law and the dilemma surrounding copyright. Access to law/legal proceedings: – The right to access justice, which is guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, also encompasses the right to access live court proceedings. from NUALS, Kochi.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

While Medvedev fails to recognize that Russia’s purchases of Western products in the gray market still generate revenue for Western companies, his role as deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia is to implement Putin’s national security decisions.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pushback Begins While an annual boost of €300 million is good news for the beneficiaries, some believe the levy system is outdated and unnecessarily opaque. I]n the same way as the finance law or the social security financing law, parliamentarians must be decision-makers and accountable to our fellow citizens,” the politician explains.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Like many other countries around the world, India’s copyright law allows rightsholders to limit access to pirate sites. Questions and Concerns Dynamic injunctions were initially issued as an exception, but some legal scholars wonder whether these are slowly become the new normal.

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Intepat

JANUARY 25, 2024

This article examines the crucial role of DRM systems, including Google’s Widevine and Apple’s FairPlay, in defending copyright laws. Copyright laws are enforced by embedding regulations into digital files that regulate how, where, and for how long the content can be viewed or distributed.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2024

If you're still recovering from a big week and haven't had the energy to catch up on the IP news, here's the summary of everything you missed: Patents This Kat is still recovering too. Anna Maria Stein updated readers about Italy's implementation of the new EU Regulation on the GI protection for craft and industrial products.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Henry Rhyu is a 1L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. AI-powered surveillance robots are at the forefront of Singapore’s commitment to enhancing the safety and security of the city-state. International news sources indicate that Singaporean citizens express similar concerns.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Billboard photographed in Ireland by a Reddit user A report published yesterday by Irish Independent ( paywall ) suggests that after persuading authorities in England to allocate law enforcement resources, Sky would ideally like the Irish government to follow suit. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The content included political speeches, news coverage, and commentary that Google wasn’t willing to take offline. Russia also attempted to have the apps from news outlets Dozhd and Echo of Moscow removed from the Play Store because it didn’t agree with its reporting on the Ukraine invasion. More Ukraine Angles.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 3, 2021

One of these anti-piracy solutions is the NexGuard watermarking solution from the content security outfit NAGRA. It has helped law enforcement authorities to shut down pirate IPTV services and, together with Dish, has filed several lawsuits as well. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Last Friday we reported that a new round of piracy-related domain name seizures was likely being carried out by U.S. law enforcement. Dozens of popular sports streaming sites became inaccessible, replaced by a seizure banner featuring seals of prominent law enforcement outfits. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. .

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the final days of 2023 as people were preparing to welcome in the new year, yet more pirate domains were being redirected or transferred into the hands of the MPA, presumably as part of a settlement agreement. Given there’s little to suggest that security of operators or users was considered a priority, that might be a good thing.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 18, 2022

In terms of staying within the boundaries of the law, the important factor is whether the communications provider or service actively and knowingly encourages or facilitates illegal activities. “VPNLab is a service providing your security on the Internet by encryption of original traffic. International Cooperation.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

MAY 10, 2022

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, CLSA Limited, China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited and China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Partner Jeremy Shen led the Hong Kong team advising on the deal. Hero Image: 32516.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 9, 2021

Neither Charter Communications nor the record labels had any comment on the new lawsuit. 2: World Kung Fu Governing Body Uses Copyright Law to Hunt Down YouTube Critics. According to Fioranelli, he licensed the footage to CBS for use in their news coverage, but then CBS inappropriately sublicensed that footage out to others.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 22, 2023

The new course material titled “ Are You a Thief ” aims to allow students between the ages of 13 and 16 to investigate their own habits, while also learning about the law and the potential risks they face. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 10, 2022

law enforcement authorities appear to have taken down some of the most used sports streaming piracy domain names today. law enforcement outfits. — This is a breaking story and this article will be updated with any new information. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you, like the AmeriKat, are freezing your paws off, here is a warming drink of the latest IP news and events. Here is the blurb and you can register here : "The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REULA) received Royal Assent in June 2023 and will enter into force on 1 January 2024.

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