Singularity Law

Here’s the second episode of our new podcast. Once again we discuss the most important tech law issues of the week. This week’s topics include RealNetworks’ new DVD-importing software, the EFF’s report on five years of RIAA litigation, net neutrality, Apple’s threats to shut down iTunes in the midst of a royalty dispute, an online [...]

 

 Episode 2: Copyright Shenanigans and Much More [39:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

What happens to existing distribution networks when new methods of distribution become feasible? The general rule has been that existing distributors will pressure producers to eschew these new forms of distribution to protect the existing distributors’ business. We saw that several years ago when IBM and Blockbuster announced a service that would allow users to [...]