New Letter from MPAA: They’re Not Writing To Say “Hello”

It’s been quiet on the copyright front since passage of the higher education reauthorization act and the final guidelines on how it should be interpreted by campuses. For better or worse, the new law provided clear guidance on how colleges and universities are expected to address this issue. Furthermore, the music recording industry – the… Continue reading New Letter from MPAA: They’re Not Writing To Say “Hello”

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Just Released: EDUCAUSE Research and Implemention of Copyright Education Laws

Three documents have been released over the past couple of days that are important and interesting: The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2009 is the latest report from EDUCAUSE’s research arm focusing on undergraduate students and their use and perceptions of technology.  It’s always a well-done study and EDUCAUSE makes the full… Continue reading Just Released: EDUCAUSE Research and Implemention of Copyright Education Laws

Guidance on Higher Ed P2P Laws Nearly Finalized

The Department of Education is close to issuing final guidance on the recently-passed laws that require colleges and universities to take action about online copyright infringement. On Friday, August 21, the Department issues its final “Notice of proposed rulemaking.” One of the final steps in enacting a law, these proposals are the result of public… Continue reading Guidance on Higher Ed P2P Laws Nearly Finalized

Copyright Update: Higher Ed Act Compromise, DMCA Spike, and RIAA Methods

Things are still busy on the copyright front. Among other interesting developments and relevant news: The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that lawmakers have reached a compromise on the online copyright infringement language in the Higher Ed Act. According to a draft being circulated by aides, “the compromise adopts the House’s requirement that colleges develop… Continue reading Copyright Update: Higher Ed Act Compromise, DMCA Spike, and RIAA Methods

Congress Still Considering Copyright Issues in Higher Education Act

Members of the House and Senate are still wrangling over the two different versions of the bills renewing and “updating” the Higher Education Act they passed this session to bring them into harmony so they can send them to the president to sign into law. Remember that the House version includes language that would institutions… Continue reading Congress Still Considering Copyright Issues in Higher Education Act