ENTRIES TAGGED "law"
Mistake Shows Need for Clear Communication in Piracy Discussions
The importance of clear communication around the murky topic of piracy is highlighted after my first impression of an executive's comment proves incorrect.
Content Tracking Tools: Control for Some, Distribution for Others
An article in BusinessWeek looks at various uses for content tracking systems, from command-and-control monitoring to partnership opportunities via broad distribution: Just ask Sarah Chubb, president of CondéNet.com, owner of sites ranging from the Epicurious.com cooking site to fashion site Style.com to WiredDigital, the online arm of Wired magazine. A few years ago, Chub enlisted a team of people…
Ruling: First Sale Doctrine Applies to Promotional CDs
Universal Music Group (UMG) tried to prevent sales of promotional CDs labeled "Not for Resale," but a federal district court says the first sale doctrine extends to these promotional discs. From the Electronic Frontier Foundation: In its ruling, the district court found that the initial recipients of "promo CDs" own them, notwithstanding "not for resale" labels. The court rejected…
POD Publisher Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Amazon
In the wake of Amazon's recent print-on-demand moves, BookLocker.com has filed a class action lawsuit against the company.