Belgian Court Deputizes ISPs
According to a recent ruling by the Brussels-based Court of First Instance, Belgian ISPs now have to police their networks for illegal file-sharing. The decision mandates that ISPs must install filtering technologies to prevent illegal trading of copyrighted works. The ruling will most likely influence other cases pending throughout Europe. “This is a decision that we hope will set the mold for government policy and for courts...
After Stalemate, New Low-Power FM Radio Legislation Introduced
Congressmen Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow more community radio stations across the United States to begin broadcasting. In 2000, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued rules that would have allowed the establishment of thousands of low-power FM (LPFM) radio stations across the country. The FCC’s effort to promote diverse local voices on the radio...






