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Sep. 01, 2010 / 776: The Gaslight Anthem
Black’s lesser-known trial
Black v Breeden informs jurisdiction and defamation in an online world
Michael Geist
Conrad Black's ongoing legal fight in the United States has attracted considerable attention in Canada, yet there is a side courtroom battle at home over alleged defamatory content… Read more »
Aug. 18, 2010 / 774: Blues Fest
Costly copying
New bill attempts balance between user and creator
Michael Geist
The introduction of long-awaited copyright reform legislation has generated considerable discussion among Canadians about whether the latest bill strikes the right balance. While concern over Bill C-32's digital… Read more »
Aug. 11, 2010 / 773: The Fringe hotspots
Home for complaints
Canadians can take phone problems to the CCTS
Michael Geist
Complaining about the major telephone and cable companies may soon surpass hockey as Canada's national pastime. It sometimes seems like it ranks a close second. Delayed Canadian launches… Read more »
Aug. 04, 2010 / 772: The Outsiders
Under Lockdown
Canada fails to release digital locks
Michael Geist
Since its introduction two months ago, the government's copyright reform package has generated widespread debate over whether it strikes the right balance. The digital lock provisions have been… Read more »
Jul. 28, 2010 / 771: Young at Heart
Digital divide
Canada fails those without digital tv
Michael Geist
In just over one year, Canada is scheduled to complete the digital television transition, as stations switch from analogue to digital broadcasts. While cable and satellite subscribers will… Read more »
Jul. 21, 2010 / 770: Draw It Yourself
Protecting the brand
Canada resists geographic protections
Michael Geist
Canada is currently negotiating two major international trade agreements whose success may ultimately depend on the level of protection provided to Parma ham. While it may seem hard… Read more »
Jul. 14, 2010 / 769: Musician’s Survival Guide
ISPs not broadcasters
ISPs must not become creator groups
Michael Geist
Last year, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission released its new media decision, which addressed the prospect of increased CRTC regulation of Internet activities. After days of hearings… Read more »
Jul. 07, 2010 / 768: Crumbling Away
Internet borders
Geo-blocking is a business problem
Michael Geist
The Internet was once viewed as a "borderless" world that had little regard for the physical location of users. That sentiment likely seems outdated today to many Canadian… Read more »
Jun. 30, 2010 / 767: The Bestest of Edmonton 2010
More voices
Developing nations need to be heard
Michael Geist
Many Canadians will be focused on the G8 and G20 meetings this week in Huntsville and Toronto, but at the same time Canada resumes international negotiations on the… Read more »
» Digital law / Jun. 23, 2010 / 766: G8
Truly mobile
Unlocked iPhones come to Canada
Michael Geist
Apple begins selling the latest version of its iPhone this week in the United States and while the device will not be sold in Canada until mid-July, Canadians… Read more »
