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14/05/2013 21:34
Streaming content over the internet capable of copyright infringement
In a recent decision, the CJEU made it clear that streaming of content over the internet can constitute copyright infringement (see the case of ITV and others v. TVCatchup). In this preliminary reference procedure, the referring court (i.e., the High Court of Justice of England and Wales)...
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14/05/2013 20:59
Belgian ISPs sued for providing Internet access without paying copyright levies
See https://www.pcworld.com/article/2036961/belgian-isps-sued-for-providing-internet-access-without-paying-copyright-levies.html
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14/05/2013 14:36
European Court asked for advise in "Spike and Suzy" parody case
On 17 April 2013, the Court of Appeals of Brussels lodged a reference for a preliminary ruling to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg, in a case opposing the heirs of one of Belgium's most famous comic book authors (Willy Vandersteen) and the far-right political party...
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14/05/2013 10:08
Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' sues her Agent over copyright
Harper Lee, the author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' filed a lawsuit against her literary agent to resecure her copyright over the book. For more information, read https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/kill-a-mockingbird-author-sues-451977
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13/05/2013 14:53
Shopping online – what are your rights under Belgian law?
Shopping online offers you greater choice and savings. Under Belgian law (and EU law), you also enjoy a set of basic consumer rights. Here is an overview of your legal rights when you buy goods or services on the internet.
The "distance selling" rules apply not only to online shopping, but...
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26/04/2013 16:16
Does copyright conflict with freedom of expression? First round - The Ashby Donald case
Recent case law by the European Court of Human Rights ("ECtHR") sheds new light on the relationship between copyright protection and freedom of expression. In its decision of 10 January 2013 in the case of Ashby Donald and others v. France, the ECtHR makes clear that a conviction for copyright...
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24/04/2013 18:28
First blog
Our new blog has been launched today. Stay focused on it and we will try to keep you informed. You can read new posts on this blog via the RSS feed.
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24/04/2013 18:28
Website launched
Our new website has been launched today.
Author: Bart Van Besien
Finnian & Columba
Belgium
bart@finnian.be
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