The story so far: the broadcast flags, both video and audio, have been wandering the halls of Congress, looking to smuggle themselves into law, like tramps looking for an empty boxcar. For nearly a year, neither the MPAA and RIAA have been able to find them a ride. The MPAA...

Responding to pressure from Congress, the Smithsonian has said that it will "review" its controversial deal with Showtime Networks.
As we've discussed in previous posts (1, 2) and has been extensively covered in the press, the Smithsonian recently inked a controversial deal with Showtime...

On April 20, EFF Staff Attorney Kurt Opsahl argued the critical issues in Apple v. Does before a San Jose, California appeals court, telling a panel of three judges that denying confidential source protection to journalists -- whether online or offline -- would deliver a dangerous blow to all...

The litany of DMCA abuses continues to grow, and yet some still deny the damage being done. Perhaps they'd think differently if they tried walking in the shoes of a company or individual who's stared down the barrel of DMCA claims.
Take Professor Ed Felten, who EFF has...

The Pew Internet and American Life project recently published a report regarding how Americans get their news online. According to the report, "Some 50 million Americans turn to the internet for news on a typical day, a new highwater mark for online news-gathering."
Moreover, "9% of all...

Want to use music in your podcast, but don't know whether or how to clear the copyright? What sort of permissions do you need before using an interview in your podcast? Want to allow people to redistribute your podcast freely?
Creative Commons' new Podcasting Legal Guide has...