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Understanding Bill C-32: Copyright Modernization Act

On November 17, 2010, John McKeown chaired an Osgoode Professional Development CLE course entitled, "Understanding Bill C-32: Copyright Modernization Act."

John also spoke about "The Scope of Copyright Reform and How It Will Impact You, Your Clients and Other Stakeholders."

Synopsis:

• The scope of the changes, who will be affected, and what’s likely to happen next
• The impact of the international harmonization of copyright, the potential implementation of ACTA, and the fact of a minority government

Please click to read John's paper, Understanding Bill C-32: Copyright Modernization Act, presented at the course.

Casey Chisick spoke about "The Emerging Picture on Network Services’/Internet Service Providers’ Liability for Copyright Infringement."

Synopsis:

• Aiming to limit liability by means of a “notice and notice” system vs. the US or European systems
• ISPs’ duty to notify possibly infringing users
  • Does the duty require surveillance inconsistent with users’ privacy rights?
• The practical impact on all stakeholders – how will this affect the advice/arguments of counsel?
• Preserving the symbiotic relationship between information providers and ISPs/network services
• Balancing ISPs’ desire to limit liability, and rightsholders’ need to monetize content

For more information about the course, please refer to the event website.