The Battle over the Rights to “Zombies in a Mall”
When asked to think about the pop-culture zombie genre, classics such as George A. Romero’s 1979 film “Dawn of the Dead” (and its 2004 remake)
February 28, 2008
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Faster Than A Speeding Lawsuit
In two months’ time, the estate of Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman, will finally take Time-Warner Communications (via its subsidiary, DC Comics) to trial over
February 23, 2008
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Some Share the Files, All Share the Costs
The Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC) recently proposed legalization of peer-to-peer music filesharing via the imposition of an obligatory $5 monthly fee on all Canadian
February 23, 2008
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Targeting Individuals: Targeted Advertising on Online Social Networks
Advertising has always been, or has tried to be, “targeted” at potential and existing customers. The entire purpose of advertising has, and continues to be,
February 16, 2008
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New tools for new paradigm – Robertson v. Thompson Corp.
I’m going to show you how to be a millionaire. First, draw a line on a piece of paper. Great. You have just created a
February 11, 2008
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Mashups, Fair Use and Community Standards
Mashup culture continues to expand and proliferate, especially in the online word. Many audience members are no longer content merely to consume media, but actively
February 5, 2008
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