Anti-Piracy Language Included In College Opportunity and Affordability Act Ignites Fear In Universities

The United States House of Representatives approved the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, a higher-education funding bill whose fine print includes questionable new anti-piracy requirements for universities and colleges who receive funding. The provision states universities taking part in federal financial aid programs “shall devise plans for alternative offerings to unlawful downloading” and provide...

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Chinese Search Engines Baidu & Sogou Sued For Copyright Infringement

Universal Music Ltd, Warner Music Hong Kong Ltd and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd have filed copyright infringement lawsuits in a Beijing court against Baidu.com, China’s most popular search engine. The music companies allege Baidu violates copyrights by simply linking to music files. And of course, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has chimed in by stating the music concerns have...

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