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News from the Goolag Since 2006 ~ A survival guide to the creative apocalypse: We follow issues and opinion important to professional creators. Data is the new exposure.

Tag: DMCA Abuse

Written by Chris CastleMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

You Can’t Call 911: @jyunger of @MillenniumFilms Tells Senate Why Piracy is Still a Problem and How U.S. has Failed to Lead

In order to break through the lobbyist mumble tank, the Congress needs to hear clear and persuasive facts from creators like Jonathan Yunger.  

Written by Chris CastleJanuary 6, 2020January 3, 2020

Stopping Google’s End Run: No Safe Harbor Privilege in Trade Agreements

Many welcome the passing of the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement, known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).  Less discussed is the part of USMCA  that incorporates concepts of the failed DMCA from US law.  The chances of doing something to lessen the blow are dwindling now that the USMCA has passed the House […]

Written by Chris CastleDecember 29, 2019December 30, 2019

Not Very Bright: Things are out of hand at YouTube, just they way they planned it

To paraphrase “Deep Throat” from All the President’s Men, don’t believe the myths the media has created about Google.  The truth is, these people are not very bright and things got out of hand. Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen and Lucas Shaw have written one of the most revealing stories yet about just how out of control YouTube really […]

Written by Chris CastleMarch 11, 2019

A Cautionary Tale for Congress: Big Tech Uses Fake Grassroots Interference Lobbying In Europe

The US Congress should pay close attention to Big Tech’s interference lobbying in Europe that would curtail the legacy safe harbor.

Written by Chris CastleFebruary 22, 2017

T-Bone Burnett’s Comments on Reform of the DMCA Safe Harbor

The U.S. Copyright Office has invited the public to comment on potential reforms of the DMCA “safe harbors” and the incomparable T-Bone Burnett delivered this video version of his insightful comments on DMCA abuse.  (See also Billboard article on T-Bone’s comment and my 2006 post on MTP, The DMCA is Not An Alibi.) It is important […]

Written by Chris CastleMay 10, 2014May 10, 2014

“Out of Balance”: @beggarsgroup Martin Mills’ Rallying Cry on DMCA Abuse at Canadian Music Week

Martin Mills is Chairman of the Beggars Group, home to some of the best known brands in the music business–4AD, XL, Matador, and Rough Trade, as well as the Beggars Banquet catalog.  In addition to his companies, Martin is a leading advocate for independent record companies around the world.  He’s also a fine example of […]

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