Entertainment, Media and Communications Section Newsletter
Volume 17, No. 3 - March/Mars 2008
In this Issue:
- Highlights from the Canadian Film and Television Production Association's Annual PrimeTime in Ottawa
- Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Levy on iPods and other MP3 Devices
- The CRTC Releases its Wholesale Regulatory Framework Decision
- Ontario Prohibits Advertising of Illegal Internet Gambling
- Telecom Update
- Cusson v. Quan: The Public Interest Responsible Journalism Defence
- Update: Writers Guild of America Strike
- Louis Vuitton Wins Precedent-setting Damage Award against Counterfeiter
Volume 17, No. 2 - December/Décembre 2007
In this Issue:
- The Online Music Saga Continues: Tariff 22.A - by Jason J. Kee
- Online Contracts and Arbitration Clauses - Dell Computers v. Union des Consommateurs - by Lisa R. Lifshitz and Danielle Waldman
- Changes to Canadian Trade-Mark Opposition Practice in Force as of October 1, 2007 - by Cynthia Mason and Jordana Sanft
- Video Games in Quebec to be Available in French - by Lisa R. Lifshitz and Danielle Waldman
- Entertainment, Media and Communications TIFF Social - by Emmanuel Evdemon
- RIM Wins against Atari in Copyright Dispute Involving a Declaration of Non-Infringement - by Dan Ciraco
Volume 17, No. 1 - September/Septembre 2007
In this issue:
- Here Comes 2007-2008! - by Brian D. Wynn
- The "Medium" is the Message: Digital Audio Recorders and the Private Copying Tariff - by Jason J. Kee
- Don't Call Me: Canada Moves Further Toward National Do-Not-Call List with CRTC's July, 2007 Decision on Unsolicited Telecommunication Rules - by Les Chaiet and Brian Studniberg
- Criminalizing Camcording: Bill C-59 - by Jason J. Kee and Peter Armstrong
- Gifting Cultural Property in Canada: Testing a Tax Expenditure - by Steven L. Nemetz
- Bright Day for Grey Marketers - by Casey Chisick and Shane Hardy
Volume 16, No. 4 - June/Juin 2007
In this issue:
- Record Statutory and Punitive Damage Awarded Against Software Counterfeiter - by Jason J. Kee
- Federal Court Upholds Decision Sentencing U Compute Owner to Six Months in Jail for Illegal Photocopying
- Copyright Board and Online Music Services - by Jason J. Kee
- The Value of Content in the Digital Age - by Steven Rayson
- Incomplete Status - by Warren Sheffer
Volume 16, No. 3 - March/Mars 2007
In this issue:
- The OBA's Entertainment, Media and Communications Section Welcomes Minister Oda - by Emmanuel Evdemon
- Copyright Fight Far from Over: A Look at the Supreme Court’s Decision on Robertson - by Professor G. D'Agostino
- The Media Interview: What to Expect, How to Prepare - by Karen Gordon
Volume 16, No. 2 - November/Novembre 2006
In this issue:
- Off and Running - by Brian D. Wynn
- Robertson Decision Released - by Warren Sheffer
- Will the United States Adopt "Orphan Works" as Part of its Copyright System? - by Nancy Wolff
- Is a Canadian Film/TV Industry Strike on the Horizon? - by Olly Jasen
- We Know Where You Live – BC Privacy Commissioner Provides Guidance to Producers on How to Collect Residency Information from Cast and Crew - by Bob Tarantino
- Media 101: A Primer for Lawyers - by Karen Gordon
Volume 16, No. 1 - August/Août 2006
In this issue:
- Message from the Past Chair - by Benjamin Rovet
- Al-Jazeera International: New Kid on the Block - by Naomi Zener
- Online and Offline Defamation Suits - by Warren Sheffer
- Crowning Achievement: Crown Copyright in Canada - by Jason J. Kee
- Your Membership Profile
Volume 15, No. 2 - March/Mars 2006
In this issue:
- The Latest Thing: Blogs and Legal Liability - by Bob Tarantino
- CFTPA Prime Time 2006 Conference in Ottawa - by Emmanuel Evdemon
- On the Street Wi-Fi Coming to Downtown Toronto - by Kenning Marchant
- Upcoming Program
- Call for Executive Nominations 2006-2007
- Call for Submissions
- Publications
- Multimedia Products
- Section Executive 2005-2006
Volume 15, No. 1 - November/Novembre 2005
In this issue:
- Message from the Chair - by Benjamin D. Rovet
- RCMP Sets Its Sights on Counterfeiters and Pirates - by Chris Tortorice
- The Saga of Satellite Radio - by Kenning Marchant
- The Money Shot: The Law Surrounding the Reproduction of Bank Note Images - by Danny Ciraco
- Useful Resources
- New Chair of Sections
- Upcoming Program
- 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Publications
- Section Executive 2005-2006
Volume 14, No. 2 - May/Mai 2005
In this Issue:
- Ontario Court of Appeal Examines Right of Freelance Authors - by Parna Sabet
- CRTC VoIP 911 Decision - by Benjamin D. Rovet
- The Trouble with Fixing Costs: CCH Canadian Ltd. v. Law Society of Upper Canada 2004 FC 1760 (Gibson J.) - by Eugene Derényi and Josie Morello
- Entertainment, Media and Communications Luncheon Series: The NHL Lockout, Video Games, the Music Industry, Television Rights, Film Financing and More - by Arthur Reinstein
- Parties Added to CPCC Levy Case: Canadian Private Copying Collective v. First Choice Recording Media Inc., M3 Technology Inc., AM/FM Marketing Ltd., and Harry Cheung, 2005 FC 187 - by Amy Thomas
- Court Orders Apex Copy Centre Owner to Pay a Quarter of a Million Dollars for Illegal Photocopying
- Upcoming Program
- Publications
- Section Executive 2004-2005
Volume 14, No. 1 - October/Octobre 2004
In this Issue:
- Copyright Liability on the Internet: Barry Sookman and Paul Spurgeon Discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s Tariff 22 Decision - by Danny Ciraco
- Moral Rights: Proper Attribution - Dolmage v. Erskine - by Bob Tarantino
- Telecom Regulatory Update - by Benjamin D. Rovet
- Upcoming Programs
- Section Executive 2004-2005
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Volume 13, No. 2 - May/Mai 2004
In this Issue:
- The Supreme Court Balances the Rights of Copyright Owners and Users: CCH Canadian Ltd. v. Law Society of Upper Canada
- Telecommunications: Ideas Needed to Spend $158 Million
- Clearing Artwork for Your Production - Get the Picture?
- CRTC Considers Regulatory Framework for VoIP
Volume 13, No. 1 - February/Février 2004
In thisIssue:
- Defamation on the Internet: Bahlieda v. Santa - A Case Comment
- Parliamentary Standing Committees Issue Conflicting Recommendations on Foreign Investment Restrictions
- Telecom Update
Volume 12, No. 2 - May/Mai 2003
In this Issue:
- Telecom Update
- Copyright Update
- Legislation & Policy Sub-Committee Update
- Commentary: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Clearance Procedures in the Entertainment Industry
Volume 12, No. 1 - December 2002
In thisIssue:
- Broadcasting, Telecommunications & New Media
- Contests - the hidden traps that lurk
- Regulatory Update
- Invitation to Join Legislation & Policy Sub-committee
In thisIssue:
- "Shaken but Not Stirred...Titles and the Legal Challenge for the Entertainment Industry"
- Regulatory Update
- What to Consider When Signing Up a Celeb
- Government Reviews 'Canadian Content' in Film and Television Sector
- Song's Legacy: An Author's Right to Copyrights Upon Bankruptcy
- Drafting Note: Deemed Copyright Assignments Held to Be Not Valid in Canada
Volume 11, No. 1 - December 2001
In this Issue:
- Captured Signals: Satellite Piracy and the Canadian Broadcasting Industry
- Is Canada Really a Digital Radio World Leader?
- Musicians Lobby California Senate to Abolish Long Term Recording Agreements
In this Issue:
- Internet Websites and Passing-Off: Trade-mark Use in Domain Names and Meta-Tags Can Be Unfair Competition in Canada
- The Napster Decision: Record Industry Association of Amercia v. Napster, Inc.
- Message from the Editors
- For Your Information
- Entertainment, Media and Communications Section Executive 2000-2001