• Webhost Refuses To Censor Its Own ‘Pirate Bay’ Anti-Censorship Tool

    Updated: 2012-06-30 11:59:35
    A webhost has come under pressure from Dutch anti-piracy outfit BREIN for providing a Wordpress-based anti-censorship tool which unblocks, among other sites, The Pirate Bay. The Hollywood-funded group says that in the face of the host's refusal to comply with the takedown, it is now considering filing a criminal complaint. A lawyer specializing in IT law has today described the threat as "baseless."Source: Webhost Refuses To Censor Its Own ‘Pirate Bay’ Anti-Censorship Tool

  • MPAA Using Megaupload Case as Backdoor SOPA, Court Hears

    Updated: 2012-06-28 17:30:02
    Political activist group Demand Progress has filed a brief in the Megaupload case, urging the court to disregard the MPAA's concerns over the return of data to former Megaupload users. The group argues that Hollywood lobbyists are out to make it impossible for Megaupload users to access their property, effectively using the court case as a backdoor SOPA. Source: MPAA Using Megaupload Case as Backdoor SOPA, Court Hears

  • Photo Attorney Quoted for Article: “NBA Owner Sues Blogger Over ‘Unflattering’ Photo”

    Updated: 2012-06-28 16:14:04
    : Home Attorneys Contact Products Representative Clients Cases Search CO Records Services Workshops and Appearances Posts Photo Attorney Serving the Photographer's Legal Needs Photo Attorney Quoted for Article : NBA Owner Sues Blogger Over Unflattering’ Photo” On 06.28.12, In Copyright Infringement Litigation by Carolyn E . Wright Check the article over at the LegalZoom blog about Miami Heat’s owner Raanan Katz’s copyright infringement lawsuit against a blogger and Google , which includes several Photo Attorney . quotes Of note , the Complaint asserts that Katz is the owner , by assignment , of all copyright rights . 8221 Katz would need to have received the copyright by written transfer from the photographer original copyright owner , but the Complaint oddly provides none of the

  • Pirate Bay Founder Fined For ‘Continued Involvement’ In The Site

    Updated: 2012-06-27 10:21:09
    As part of the punitive measures against both The Pirate Bay and its founders, a Swedish court previously banned two of the torrent site's founders from having anything to do with its future operations. Now, according to the Stockholm District Court, Fredrik Neij has violated that ban and will be fined. Neij told TorrentFreak that his only 'crime' was failing to prove a negative. In any event, no fines will be paid.Source: Pirate Bay Founder Fined For ‘Continued Involvement’ In The Site

  • Dropbox Bans BitTorrent Startup Boxopus Over Piracy Concerns

    Updated: 2012-06-26 15:05:44
    Dropbox has banned the new BitTorrent startup Boxopus from accessing its API. The company fears that BitTorrent's piracy stigma may rub off on the successful cloud storage service. The Boxopus team is disappointed by this anti-innovation move. Thousands of dollars in developments costs have gone down the drain for what they believe is an irrational fear imposed by a growing copyright lobby.Source: Dropbox Bans BitTorrent Startup Boxopus Over Piracy Concerns

  • New Details of UK Piracy Monitoring Plan Made Public

    Updated: 2012-06-26 12:41:32
    UK communications regulatory body OFCOM has today published an amended version of its Initial Obligations Code, a set of rules relating to the anti-piracy provisions in the country's controversial Digital Economy Act. OFCOM clarifies the obligations of rightsholders regarding the auditing of piracy tracking systems, and gives them three times longer to produce evidence. On Government order, subscriber right of appeal has been seriously reduced.Source: New Details of UK Piracy Monitoring Plan Made Public

  • Court Denies Pirate Party Naming Right, Cites “Real Pirate” Confusion

    Updated: 2012-06-25 14:06:52
    There are dozens of Pirate parties around the world and although run by different people, most have something in common - the proud use of the word 'Pirate' in their name. But for Taiwan's Pirate Party the term is causing all kinds of problems. The High Administrative Court has just ruled that the Party cannot use the word 'Pirate' to describe themselves, since citizens will confuse the Party's aims with those of sea-based criminals.Source: Court Denies Pirate Party Naming Right, Cites “Real Pirate” Confusion

  • Top 10 Most Pirated Movies on BitTorrent

    Updated: 2012-06-25 10:30:56
    The top 10 most downloaded movies on BitTorrent, 'Wrath of the Titans' tops the chart this week, followed by 'Project X'. '21 Jump Street' completes the top three.Source: Top 10 Most Pirated Movies on BitTorrent

  • Apple Founder “Woz” Visits Kim Dotcom

    Updated: 2012-06-21 14:32:54
    While the U.S. Government portrays Kim Dotcom as a dangerous criminal, others have no problem being associated with the Megaupload boss. Figures in the glitzy world of pop aside, Apple founder Steve Wozniak is a prime example. When Kim Dotcom was on house arrest, "Woz" came over to show his support.Source: Apple Founder “Woz” Visits Kim Dotcom

  • Pirate Bay Founders File Appeals With Human Rights Court

    Updated: 2012-06-21 09:40:55
    After earlier attempts through other courts and processes, two of the key figures behind the creation of The Pirate Bay have announced what could be their last throw of the dice to avoid imprisonment. Peter Sunde and Fredrik Neij, two of the co-founders of the infamous torrent site, have now filed appeals with the European Court of Human Rights.Source: Pirate Bay Founders File Appeals With Human Rights Court

  • Using Internet Tools to Gather Evidence of an Infringement

    Updated: 2012-06-20 20:06:36
    Home Attorneys Contact Products Representative Clients Cases Search CO Records Services Workshops and Appearances Posts Photo Attorney Serving the Photographer's Legal Needs Using Internet Tools to Gather Evidence of an Infringement On 06.20.12, In Copyright Infringement by Carolyn E . Wright It’s always startling to find an infringing use of your photograph . After the initial shock , there are several things to do to gather evidence regarding the . infringement First , make copies of the infringement , both in electronic and print forms . Once the infringer realizes that the infringement has been discovered , the infringer will try to get rid of the evidence of the infringement . But you may need that information . later If the infringement is in print , then take a photograph of it ,

  • MPAA / RIAA Ponder Suing Persistent BitTorrent Pirates

    Updated: 2012-06-18 18:30:20
    In the coming months U.S. Internet providers will begin to warn and punish copyright infringers. Since the "six strikes" plan was announced, a lot has been said about the temporary disconnections and throttled connections subscribers might be subjected to. But there is an even scarier outlook for persistent BitTorrent pirates, as the MPAA and RIAA have negotiated the right to demand the details of repeat infringers should they decide to take legal action.Source: MPAA / RIAA Ponder Suing Persistent BitTorrent Pirates

  • Kids To Get 3 Strikes and Copyright Education In Paris

    Updated: 2012-06-18 14:05:24
    The government agency that administers France's controversial 3 strikes anti-piracy scheme is mulling taking its message to the youngest minds in the country. According to a letter it sent today to rightsholders, Hadopi is proposing a stand at the Kidexpo exhibition in Paris later this year where it will spread its message directly to 150,000 children.Source: Kids To Get 3 Strikes and Copyright Education In Paris

  • RoboTrolls Threaten Alleged BitTorrent Pirates With Lawsuit

    Updated: 2012-06-17 15:56:07
    One of the law firms involved in the ongoing mass-BitTorrent lawsuits in the U.S. is deploying a new tool to threaten alleged pirates. Prenda Law is contacting the defendants through robocalls, announcing that a lawsuit will be filed against them because they failed to settle the case. While the new tactic might be effective, critics are pointing out that the way they are carried out might be against the law.Source: RoboTrolls Threaten Alleged BitTorrent Pirates With Lawsuit

  • Announcing Women Photo Tours & Botswana April 2013

    Updated: 2012-06-15 23:43:47
    Home Attorneys Contact Products Representative Clients Cases Search CO Records Services Workshops and Appearances Posts Photo Attorney Serving the Photographer's Legal Needs Announcing Women Photo Tours Botswana April 2013 On 06.15.12, In . Misc by Carolyn E . Wright Women Photo Tours is designed for the woman who loves wildlife and photography beginners to advanced welcome Our first trip is to Botswana , Africa in April 2013, which offers wonderful opportunities to photograph an amazing diversity of animals . Check the details at www.womenphototours.com Carolyn E . Wright Carolyn E . Wright , a k a the Photo Attorney® , is a full-time attorney whose practice is aimed squarely at the legal needs of photographers and other copyright . owners Visit Authors Website All Articles From This

  • How Long Before VPNs Become Illegal?

    Updated: 2012-06-15 18:59:12
    Across the world initiatives are appearing with an aim to increase Internet monitoring. In the U.S. file-sharers will soon be monitored and reported on behalf of the MPAA and RIAA, and in the UK there are plans to monitor and store all Internet communications. Countering this increased surveillance people are turning en masse to VPN services to ensure their privacy. This begs the question; how long before VPNs become illegal?Source: How Long Before VPNs Become Illegal?

  • Download Site Founder Receives 4.5 Year Jail Sentence, Forfeits $4.7m

    Updated: 2012-06-15 11:14:25
    The founder of one of Europe's former leading illicit movie streaming portals has been convicted. The man, known as Dirk B, received a reduced sentence after giving a full confession and apology for this activities on Kino.to, the site hit by a massive international police operation in 2011. Despite his overtures, Dirk B received a 4.5 year jail sentence and was ordered to forfeit $4.7m of the claimed $8m he earned from the site.Source: Download Site Founder Receives 4.5 Year Jail Sentence, Forfeits $4.7m

  • I DESPERATELY need this as a t-shirt

    Updated: 2012-06-15 06:14:52
    Judge Andrew Napolitano wrote an excellent article in yesterday’s Washington Post entitled: Killing vs. Squealing. The judge laments that the Republicans in the congress aren’t so much concerned about the fact that President Obama is acting as a third-world warlord thug killing individuals he picks out from a deck of “baseball cards” in Yemen, Pakistan, [...]

  • Doug Stanhope – Liberty (Re) Defined

    Updated: 2012-06-14 19:54:44
    Brad has posted a version of this comedy routine by Doug Stanhope before. This version has been edited to include images and video by Fr33 Agent Beau Davis with a more honest than the traditional “pledge of allegiance” at the close. I thought that since today happens to be Flag Day, this video would be [...]

  • Warez Download Site OneDDL Calls It Quits Citing Legal Concerns

    Updated: 2012-06-14 18:36:41
    Popular direct links download site OneDDL has announced its immediate closure. The site, which has been around for the best part of seven years, is the latest casualty in the ongoing cyberlocker and linking controversy. What was once a legal gray area - the indexing and linking of copyright works - has now become a matter of black and white, the site's owner reports.Source: Warez Download Site OneDDL Calls It Quits Citing Legal Concerns

  • TV Network Censors Journalist Who Criticized BitTorrent News Report

    Updated: 2012-06-13 19:00:28
    A large European media group recently broadcast a TV show which reported on the activities of two major BitTorrent trackers. The show was panned by opponents who criticized the creators for misleading the audience with biased reporting. One critic, a reporter who took the time to create a 30 minute podcast, found himself censored after the TV network had his report removed from YouTube on copyright grounds.Source: TV Network Censors Journalist Who Criticized BitTorrent News Report

  • DepositFiles Settles Multi Million Dollar Piracy Lawsuit

    Updated: 2012-06-13 12:03:23
    In the shadows of the criminal case against Megaupload, another popular cyberlocker is quietly ending its own legal dispute. DepositFiles has settled the million dollar lawsuit adult magazine publisher Perfect 10 brought against them. The latter accused DepositFiles of engaging in and facilitating mass-copyright infringement and demanded a minimum of $5m in damages. Source: DepositFiles Settles Multi Million Dollar Piracy Lawsuit

  • Comcast Protests “Shake Down” of Alleged BitTorrent Pirates

    Updated: 2012-06-12 19:04:32
    Comcast has run out of patience with the avalanche of BitTorrent lawsuits in the United States. The ISP is now refusing to comply with court-ordered subpoenas, arguing that they are intended to "shake down" subscribers by coercing them to pay settlements. Copyright holders have responded furiously to Comcast's new stance, claiming that the ISP is denying copyright holders the opportunity to protect their works.Source: Comcast Protests “Shake Down” of Alleged BitTorrent Pirates

  • Settling Your Copyright Infringement Claim: Specific vs. General Releases

    Updated: 2012-06-12 15:11:36
    : . Home Attorneys Contact Products Representative Clients Cases Search CO Records Services Workshops and Appearances Posts Photo Attorney Serving the Photographer's Legal Needs Settling Your Copyright Infringement Claim : Specific vs . General Releases On 06.12.12, In Copyright Infringement Damages by Carolyn E . Wright It’s great to settle a copyright infringement claim . You’re finally going to get paid for that unauthorized use . But don’t move too fast . The dispute may not be . over When settling a copyright infringement claim , many infringers will ask you to sign a written settlement agreement and or a release . The document usually states the claim that you’ve made , identifies the parties , and tells how much the infringer is going to pay . you The important part of the document

  • Comedy Copyright Battle Raises Seriously Funny Issues

    Updated: 2012-06-12 12:03:30
    In a strange developing story the FunnyJunk image site is threatening to sue popular humor site The Oatmeal. The war between the pair dates back a year when The Oatmeal accused FunnyJunk of profiting from its copyrighted images, but now FunnyJunk is demanding $20,000 to end a defamation lawsuit. The Oatmeal say they won't pay and have instead gathered huge support from fans, who in less than 24 hours have donated more than $90,000 to charity. Is there an interesting lesson in here for copyright holders?Source: Comedy Copyright Battle Raises Seriously Funny Issues

  • Court Issues New Blocking Order Against The Pirate Bay

    Updated: 2012-06-11 01:28:59
    In response to a court order handed down at the end of April, today TalkTalk became the latest UK ISP to block subscriber access to The Pirate Bay. But even with this action the Europe-wide wave of blocking orders isn't letting up. This morning yet another European court ruled that in order to protect rightholders, two more ISPs should prevent their customers from accessing the site.Source: Court Issues New Blocking Order Against The Pirate Bay

  • Free Anonymous Usenet Downloading With Just a Web Browser

    Updated: 2012-06-09 14:13:04
    One of the big draws of BitTorrent is that there are few barriers to entry, not least because it's free to use. There are other downloading options of course, Usenet being one, but it can be a complex and relatively expensive option. However, thanks to a new service, anyone can enjoy simplified newsgroup downloading using just a web browser. Best of all, it's completely free of charge.Source: Free Anonymous Usenet Downloading With Just a Web Browser

  • Gary Johnson: “Be Libertarian With Me”

    Updated: 2012-06-06 23:18:18
    Gary Johnson’s Presidential campaign has released a new web ad, and it may be their most effective to date: Johnson has managed to get some top-notch political advisers behind him, and he has experience running for office in somewhat hostile territory so things seem to be going well for him right now. The question is [...]

  • Gov. Scott Walker Wins Recall Election But More Importantly, Government Unions Lose

    Updated: 2012-06-06 03:48:03
    Journal Sentinel reports the following: This is most encouraging news and a victory for fiscal responsibility.

  • Excuses, Excuses (Part 1)

    Updated: 2012-06-06 03:46:10
    , Home Attorneys Contact Products Representative Clients Cases Search CO Records Services Workshops and Appearances Posts Photo Attorney Serving the Photographer's Legal Needs Excuses , Excuses Part 1 On 06.05.12, In Copyright Infringement Damages by Carolyn E . Wright When someone infringes your copyright , the infringer usually offers some excuse to try to avoid liability . Many of these excuses appear compelling on the surface , but they don’t stand up to the law . This is the first of several blog entries that identify some of the more popular excuses and what the law provides to counter them . Special thanks to Leslie Burns for her assistance with this . list 1. I didn’t post the photo my website designer . did Ignorance isn’t an excuse to infringement , particularly when it’s your

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