Citizen Media Law Briefs

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Matt Sanchez evaluates the copyright issues in the off and on posting of reviews for Metallica's upcoming album.
Metallica's Management Suppresses Reviews, Metallica Puts Them Back Up

David Ardia attends a Knight News Challenge awardee conference for new voices and new media.
The Future of Civic Media at MIT

Sam Bayard raises more questions on copyright law and the recording of live performances.
More on Prince, Bootlegging, and Copyright Protection for Live Performances

Tuna Chatterjee looks at former justice O'Connor's World of Lawcraft.
Sandra Day O'Connor's Foray into Online Gaming

Sam Bayard discusses a recent case protecting parody from encroachment by zealous trademark owners.
Appeals Court Rejects Trademark Claims Against Parody Website   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Wendy Seltzer looks at the "repeat infringers" provision of the DMCA.
DMCA "Repeat Infringers": Scientology Critic's Account Reinstated After Counter-Notification

Sam Bayard assesses a local politician's attempt to unmask an anonymous MySpace user.
EFF Asks Court to Protect Anonymity of Fake-Profile Creator

David Ardia previews an upcoming journalism (un)conference.
Journalism that Matters Conference in Minneapolis

Sam Bayard analyzes Prince's latest DMCA takedown notice to YouTube.
Prince, Radiohead, and the Bootlegging Provision of the Copyright Act

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Recent threats added to the CMLP database...   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Matt Sanchez assesses Tennessee's proposed Open Records bill.
Bill Will Revamp Tennessee Open Records Law

Sam Bayard notes a company's patent claims to image-based linking technology.
Singaporean Company Claims Patent to Image-Based Linking: Patent Busting Needed!

CMLP staff highlight the recently launched trade secret section of the legal guide.
Highlights from the Legal Guide: An Overview of Trade Secrets

Sam Bayard discusses a free speech victory in a recent UDRP case.
Consumer Advocate's Free Speech Rights Upheld in UDRP Trademark Proceeding

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Recent threats added to the CMLP database...

Blumenthal v. Drudge
Posted May 30th, 2008   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

Sam Bayard comments on Senator Lieberman's request that YouTube remove jihadist videos.
Senator Lieberman Asks YouTube to Take Down Radical Islamist Videos

David Ardia looks at YouTube's new Citizen News Channel.
YouTube Announces New Citizen News Channel

Tuna Chatterjee follows up on A&P's lawsuit against the D'Avella brothers.
A&P v. D'Avella Update: "Produce Paradise" Lawsuit Settles

David Ardia reflects on a year's worth of blogging at the CMLP.
CMLP Celebrates Its First Year of Blogging

Sam Bayard discusses a recent CDA 230 appellate court decision.
MySpace Wins Important CDA 230 Case in Fifth Circuit

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Recent threats added to the CMLP database...   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

David Ardia evaluates the criminal charges against Lori Drew over her use of MySpace.
Lori Drew Indicted For Misuse of MySpace in Megan Meier Suicide Case

David Ardia previews the Berkman@10 Conference.
Berkman@10 Conference

David Ardia laments a settlement that forestalled a decision on the scope of Illinois' anti-SLAPP statute.
Case Testing Illinois' New Anti-SLAPP Law Settles Before Court Can Clarify Reach of Citizen Participation Act

Sam Bayard follows Oregon's pursuit of copyright claims in its statutes.
Update on Oregon Statutes Copyright Spat

Sam Bayard discusses a California court's ruling against a brazenly unconstitutional injunction.
Evans v. Evans: Appellate Court Throws Out Prior Restraint   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

CMLP staff highlight the recently launched copyright section of the legal guide.
Highlights from the Legal Guide: An Overview of Copyright

David Ardia discusses a proposal for licensing fees to support quality journalism.
Copyright and the Demise of Newspapers

Sam Bayard reflects on a troubling precedent for critical use of copyrighted materials.
Crazy Legal Battle Between Newspapers Settles, But Leaves Worrisome Fair Use Decision Intact

David Ardia previews CMLP's talk at the Berkman Luncheon Series.
CMLP Talk Today at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Sam Bayard comments on the woefully compromised Massachusetts Open Records Bill.
Proposed Reform of Massachusetts Open Meetings Law Disappoints   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

CMLP Staff introduce the Intellectual Property section of the Legal Guide.
CMLP Launches New Legal Guide Section on Intellectual Property

Matt Sanchez reports on the new reporters' shield bill in Hawaii.
Hawaii Legislature Passes Shield Bill

David Ardia reflects on the necessity of New York's Libel Terrorism Protection Act.
English Libel Law's Pernicious Impact on First Amendment Speech

CMLP Staff discuss the media-rich resources found in court proceedings and court records.
Highlights from the Legal Guide: Access to Courts and Court Records

Sam Bayard notes the Saudi government's release of blogger Al-Farhan.
Saudi Blogger Fouad Ahmad Al-Farhan Released   read more »

Welcome to the Citizen Media Law Brief, a weekly newsletter highlighting recent blog posts, media law news, legal threat entries, and other new content on the Citizen Media Law Project's website. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the CMLP or registered on our site, www.citmedialaw.org. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of this email or by going to http://www.citmedialaw.org/newsletter/subscriptions.

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The latest from the Citizen Media Law Project blog...

David Ardia discusses a recent subpoena to unmask anonymous posters.
Eclipse Aviation Uses Subpoena to Uncover Identities of Anonymous Critics

Sam Bayard writes about the intersection between trademark law and free speech.
How Trademark Law Casts A Dark Cloud Over Free Speech

David Ardia reports on a blogger's well-deserved victory.
Judge Quashes Subpoena to Blogger Kathleen Seidel, Orders Lawyer to Explain Justification for Subpoena

Tuna Chatterjee comments on Maine's new state shield law.
Maine Enacts State Shield Law

Sam Bayard looks at the Society for Professional Journalists' citizen media workshops.
Check Out The SPJ Citizen Journalism Academy   read more »