When should computer owners be liable for copyright infringement by users?

Article Abstract:

Existing standards for vicarious and contributory copyright infringement should be applied to computer bulletin board and network operators to address the infringement threats posed by such networks. Imposing such liability is appropriate because it strikes a balance between the interests of copyright owners and society, because network operators control the computers and because they are in the best position to distribute costs among users. Their liability is analogous to dance hall owners that benefit financially from the customer draw that results from copyrighted music being played.

Computer networks, Cases, Bulletin board services (BBS), Computer bulletin boards

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Scan now, pay later: copyright infringement in digital document storage

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The author discusses the implications for copyright law resulting from new technology which allows the scanning and manipulation of digital document images. A leading case involving this technology, Tiffany Design, Inc. v. Reno-Tahoe Specialty, Inc., is analyzed.

Image processing, Digital electronics, Databases

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Internet road shows: It's time to open the door for the retail investor

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the evolution of the securities industry practice of using road shows to develop retail investor interest in initial public offerings and quasi-public offering. The impact of electronic road shows on the industry is analyzed.

Management, Internet, Marketing, Influence, Securities industry, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings

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