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LCA Submits Comments on Section 1201 to the Copyright Office
*This post is written by Caile Morris, ARL Law and Policy Fellow* The Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry on December 29, 2015, announcing a public study to “assess the...
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Canada Introduces Legislation Preparing for Accession to the Marrakesh Treaty (Take Two)
In June 2015, proposed amendments to Canada's Copyright Act were introduced in the House of Commons. These amendments, contained in Bill C-65, the Support for Canadians with Print Disabilities Act, were...
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A Deeper Dive Into the New Georgia State Decision
Last week, on March 31, 2016, the District Court for the Northern District of Georgia released its opinion on remand in the Georgia State University e-reserves case. The case had...
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New Decision in Georgia State University E-Reserves Case Released; 41 of 48 Claims of Infringement Found to Be Fair Uses
On March 31, 2016, the District Court for the Northern District of Georgia released its opinion on remand in the Georgia State University e-reserves case, Cambridge University Press v. Becker. The district court...
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Four More Marrakesh Treaty Ratifications Needed For Entry Into Force
At last check-in in December, thirteen countries had ratified the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled. Today,...
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To Kill A Mass Market Paperback and Access to Knowledge
Just weeks after Harper Lee's death on February 19, 2016, a notice was issued that the mass-market version of the classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird would no longer be authorized...
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Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2016 Highlights Balance in Copyright System
*Cross-posted from ARL News* On February 22–26, 136 organizations and numerous individuals participated in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2016, an annual celebration of the important—and flexible—doctrines of fair use and fair dealing....
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Roundup from Day 5 of Fair Use Week 2016
Check out all of the great posts from Day 5 of Fair Use Week 2016! Don’t see yours? Contact us to get yours added! Comics Kyle K. Courtney and Sarah...
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Roundup from Day 4 of Fair Use Week 2016
Check out all of the great posts from Day 4 of Fair Use Week 2016! Don’t see yours? Contact us to get yours added! Images Swarthmore College Libraries, Warhol-esque soup...
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Sixteen Organizations Join Letter Supporting Rapid Ratification of Marrakesh Treaty
ARL, together with fifteen other organizations including library associations, blind and disability groups, authorized entities and non-profit advocacy organizations, joined a statement supporting rapid ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty. The...
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