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Rebel Rousers Archive April 2009
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 Has Music Copyright Enforcment Gone Too Far?
The Wiltshire Police Force in England has been fined a total of 32,000 pounds for violating copyright laws by listening to music on the job. The law states that a license is required to play music at a place of business. The police station has started complying, even if they do not agree with the decision. The article can be viewed here.
 Court Rules Congress Wrongfully Copyrighted Public Domain
A Federal Court has ruled that part of Congress’ Copyright Act violated the First Amendment. Spotlighting the fact that this is the first time the public domain has been protected from Congress, this blog provides insights into the struggle people have had with Congressional actions in this area of intellectual property.
 EU Protects Rights of P2P Users
A “3 Strikes” law was proposed to the European Union for file sharers that would result in illegal file sharers being banned from the Internet. In the end the EU decided that the law was too strict and that the freedom of internet users was too important. The article can be viewed here.
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