Canadian Supreme Court To Define ISP Role

Ubergrendle writes "The CBC is reporting that the Canadian Supreme Court is hearing a case regarding copyright royalties and the responsibilities of ISPs both here and abroad. From the article: 'The people who represent Canadian artists say everyone who has a hand in transmitting recorded music is liable. "Creative people should be compensated for the use and exploitation of their music," said Paul Spurgeon, general counsel for the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. "We're obviously in a struggle right now trying to figure out the best techniques to ensure that they are compensated appropriately.'" This follows on the heels of the Canadian music industry asking that this case be heard. Given the trade relations, this case should have consequences far outside of Canada proper.

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SCAM Publishers?

[thenextpresident]

Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada == SCAM Publishers of Canada

Sorry, just found that mildly amusing.

Far-reaching

[richie2000]

"The people who represent Canadian artists say everyone who has a hand in transmitting recorded music is liable."

Watch out, Monster Cable!

From the Article...

[Joel Carr]

'The people who represent Canadian artists say everyone who has a hand in transmitting recorded music is liable.

Perhaps it's just me, but wouldn't this fault the recording industry as well? After all, they are the ones who have effectively transmitted the music from the studio to the average Joe listener. The average Joe has then ripped the CD, made it available on the internet, where it has then been downloaded. Hence the recording industry has had a hand in transmitting recorded music.

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Re:Just FYI, guys...

[I Be Hatin']

We don't call it 'The Canadian Supreme Court' here. Its proper name is the Supreme Court of Canada.

Well, if you want to get all technical aboot it, the people usually refer to it as the Supreme Court of Canada, eh.