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ARL Joins Amicus Brief in Garcia v. Google Copyright Case
On Tuesday, November 25, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), along with the American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and other technology and free speech organizations, joined...
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Misconceptions About GSU Electronic Reserves, Coursepacks and the Media Neutrality Doctrine
In recent testimony (both written and oral) at the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet Hearing on Copyright Issues in Education and for the Visually Impaired,...
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USA FREEDOM Act Fails to Advance in Senate
Cross-posted from ARL News ARL is disappointed that the US Senate failed to advance the USA FREEDOM Act (S. 2685), a bill that would have provided meaningful reform to current...
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LCA Statement for House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Education and Visually Impaired
Today, November 19, 2014, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet will continue its copyright review with a hearing on “Copyright Issues in Education and for...
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Senate to Vote on Future of USA FREEDOM Act
Today, November 18, 2014, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a cloture motion by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) on the USA FREEDOM Act (S.2685), determining whether the...
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Senate Majority Leader Reid Moves USA FREEDOM Act One Step Closer
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) filed a motion for cloture on the USA FREEDOM Act, bringing the legislation one step closer to passage. Senator...
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ICYMI: President Obama Supports Net Neutrality, Urges Title II Reclassification
On November 10, 2014, President Obama issued a strong statement in support of net neutrality. In his statement, Obama recommended bright-line rules in certain areas, including rules against blocking, throttling...
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ARL and ALA File Comments Opposing E-Reader Waiver Extension and Disability Tax
On October 27, 2014, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the American Library Association (ALA) filed comments* with the FCC opposing the petition for waiver extension by e-reader manufacturers....
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UAE Becomes Third Country to Ratify the Marrakesh Treaty
On October 15, 2014, the United Arab Emirates became the third country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired...
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ICYMI: President Obama on IP
President Obama made the following comment on intellectual property during a town hall meeting in Los Angeles on October 9, 2014: "I think the basic concept is that you want...
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