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Proposed Copyright Law Fails Canadian Artists
The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) criticized proposed amendments to the Copyright Act tabled in the House of Commons today for failing to strike a… Read More no comments
CMRRA CEO David Basskin Recovering From Surgery, Taking Leave of Absence
CMRRA President and CEO David Basskin recently underwent heart surgery and is now successfully recuperating from the procedure. Mr. Basskin will be suspending his daily… Read More no comments
European Court of Justice Advocate Opinion Published
An opinion published on May 11, 2010 has stated that a levy on private copies could be imposed on digital equipment, devices and media only… Read More no comments
EMI in talks to raise £400 million
The Sunday Times has revealed that EMI and its owner Terra Firma are in talks to allow rival labels to manage its back catalogue in… Read More no comments
CPCC Applauds Canadian Heritage Committee for Their Support Of Bloc Motion to Extend Private Copying Levy
The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) congratulates the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for their support to extend the private copying levy to digital music… Read More no comments
Dancing Baby Video Wins Case against UMG
The mother of a toddler featured in a YouTube video dancing to Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” went head-to-head with Universal Music Group and has emerged… Read More no comments
CPCC Supports NDP Efforts to Extend Fair Compensation to Music Rights Holders
The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) is applauding Charlie Angus, NDP Parliamentary Critic of Canadian Heritage, for his introduction of a Private Member’s Bill to… Read More no comments
Bill Gives U.K. Ministers Reserve Power
U.K. Ministers have been given a concession in the Digital Economy Bill which would allow them to amend existing laws on online piracy without the… Read More no comments
U.K. File Sharing Trial Results in Acquittal
The U.K.’s first file sharing trial ended mid January with an acquittal. Alan Ellis, who ran one of the world’s largest music sharing websites, Oink,… Read More no comments
Decision against Imeem Decided For Orchard
The Orchard received a default judgment of $1.77 against Imeem, the now defunct social media service where users interacted with each other by streaming, uploading… Read More no comments

