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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy. copyright law.

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Upholding The Social Bargain: Bookshare and Copyright Compliance

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copyright law. The Section 121 copyright exception (often known as the Chafee Amendment after the Senator who introduced it in 1996) makes it possible for Benetech to scan just about any book and make it available to this community. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

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A few things to keep in mind for any virtual fundraising idea: Choose your technology carefully! Spend time using the platform you choose, and familiarize yourself with their tech support so you’ll feel confident when the big day arrives.The best fundraiser ideas always start with the audience in mind. Virtual Gala: Go fancy!

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

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Last Friday I spent almost two and a half hours in a wide-ranging conversation with Maria Pallante of the Copyright Office (and two other folks whose full names I didn't write down). copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law.

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Tribute to My Mentor

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I could always count on Gerry to come up with a breakthrough idea that made something I dreamed about doing become a reality. When Calera’s board vetoed my idea of a new product: a reading machine for the blind, I was distraught. I was in love with this idea, and Gerry knew it. I went to Gerry with the idea for Bookster.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

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I believe it is a combination of copyright exceptions and business model innovations. I love to hark back to Thomas Jefferson’s take on ideas. “He He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.

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AI for Social Media: Supercharge Your Copy, Images & Videos

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AI tools are already being used by many organizations to brainstorm ideas, find efficiencies, and explore new ways of working. It will rarely be 100% on the mark, but can spark new ideas.) Rather, we see effective teams being able to turn their attention to new ideas and approaches they didn’t have time for before. Copyediting.