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That viral video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dancing is a meta-meme
Politics & Law

That viral video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dancing is a meta-meme

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 by Michael Sauers

As a long-time follower of Lawrence Lessig I recognized the @AOC video instantly. This Wired article provides the best context I’ve seen so far. THURSDAY…

It never hurts to ask
Photos

It never hurts to ask

Posted on October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 by Michael Sauers

About a month ago a friend pointed me to an article which used a photograph of mine. The trouble was, this was a commercial use…

Sci-Hub Ordered to Pay $15 Million in Piracy Damages
Politics & Law

Sci-Hub Ordered to Pay $15 Million in Piracy Damages

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Michael Sauers

‘Pirate’ sites Sci-Hub and LibGen have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages to Elsevier, one of the largest academic publishers. A New…

Wonderful copyright notice
Books

Wonderful copyright notice

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Michael Sauers

All rights reserved. All lefts are reserved too. And while we’re reserving things, I’ll also take front row seats to all NBA Finals games. Unless…

Throwback Thursday: FBI Warning
Politics & Law

Throwback Thursday: FBI Warning

Posted on December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 by Michael Sauers

From The Pirate’s Dilemma, December 8, 2008

Copyright Clearance Center charges a mark-up
Politics & Law

Copyright Clearance Center charges a mark-up

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Michael Sauers

I’ve never been a big fan of the Copyright Clearance Center. This isn’t helping… I then asked CCC to clarify why an article from CCC…

Pinterest follows through on DMCA takedown notice for 200×200 blank jpg
Politics & Law

Pinterest follows through on DMCA takedown notice for 200×200 blank jpg

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Michael Sauers

I just received this from Pinterst. Ignoring the fact that I don’t recall ever pinning a blank 200×200 jpg (as why would I,) but even…

‘Let’s Go Crazy’ suit: Woman whose kitchen video was yanked from YouTube wins court ruling
Misc

‘Let’s Go Crazy’ suit: Woman whose kitchen video was yanked from YouTube wins court ruling

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Michael Sauers

Stephanie Lenz was in her kitchen in rural Pennsylvania, filming her two young children having fun after dinner. As Prince’s song “Let’s Go Crazy” played,…

AP: Federal judge rules ‘Happy Birthday’ song in public domain
Politics & Law

AP: Federal judge rules ‘Happy Birthday’ song in public domain

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Michael Sauers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the music publishing company that has been collecting royalties for the song “Happy Birthday To…

NPR: DIY Tractor Repair Runs Afoul Of Copyright Law
Politics & Law

NPR: DIY Tractor Repair Runs Afoul Of Copyright Law

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Michael Sauers

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