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Fair Use, MOOCs, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Frequently Asked Questions
On January 22, 2016, Brandon Butler and Peter Decherney, American University Washington College of Law, prepared a short FAQ to explain the a new rule permitting faculty and staff creating...
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LCA Pleased Librarian of Congress Expands Film Clip Exemption
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) welcomed the decision issued by the Librarian of Congress to broaden the exemption for the use of film clip excerpts, including extending the exemption permitting...
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New Digital Millennium Copyright Act 1201 Rules Released
On October 27, 2015, the Library of Congress released its final rules for the current three-year cycle of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) Section 1201 rulemaking. The updated rules...
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LCA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Defendant in Mavrix Photographs v. Livejournal
On June 22, 2015, members of the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) filed an amicus brief in support of defendant in the Mavrix Photographs LLC v . Livejournal, Inc. case being...
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LCA Joins Brief with Reply Comments on E-Book Accessibility DMCA Exemption
On May 1, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) along with the TLPC, the American Foundation for the Blind, the American Council of the Blind, the Library Copyright Alliance, and...
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LCA Joins Reply Comments on 1201 Exemptions for Proposed Class 1 Audiovisual Works
On May 1, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) joined the reply comments on Digital Millenium Copyright Act Section 1201 exemptions for proposed class 1 audiovisual works. LCA Joins Reply...
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LCA Joins Reply Comments on 1201 Exemptions for Proposed Class 3 Audiovisual Works
On May 1, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) joined the reply comments on Digital Millenium Copyright Act Section 1201 exemptions for proposed class 3 audiovisual works. Reply Comments (PDF)
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Library Copyright Alliance Applauds Introduction of the Barriers to Innovation Act
On April 17, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) applauded the introduction of the Barriers to Innovation Act of 2015. The bill would address serious problems with the rulemaking process under...
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Library Copyright Alliance Applauds Re-Inroduction of the Unlocking Technology Act
On March 20, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) applauded the re-introduction of the bipartisan Unlocking Technology Act on March 24, 2015. This bill would permanently allow consumers to unlock...
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Public Knowledge and LCA File Long Comment Regarding a Proposed Exemption for 3D Printers Under 17 U.S.C. 1201
On February 9, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) along with Public Knowledge filed Long Comments regarding a proposed exemption for 3D printers under 17 U.S.C 1201. Comments (PDF)