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Legal Commentary
: The Volokh ConspiracyFree Software and Copyright Law:
By David Post
Full post as published by The Volokh Conspiracy on March 27, 2009 (boomark / email).
Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations
Parody is a Protected Form of Speech
Targets of criticism seek to shut down Internet sites that poke fun
ValueClick
allegedly violated consumer protection laws by promising ‘free’ goods that where not actually free.
Unlicensed Software
NovaStar Mortgage Inc. pays Business Software Alliance $112,000 settlement for using unlicensed copies of computer programs.
Spike Lee and Showtime
Settlement reached in script copyright infringement lawsuit.
Joke Book
Judy Brown and publishers pay undisclosed settlement to comedians and talkshow celebrities for copyright infringement.
VA Medical Centers
Admit to Drug Overdoses, Software Glitches
Oppenheimer ATM-Free New York Municipals
401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Copyright Applies to Free Software Too
In re: Court says copyrights apply even for free software
What Constitutes a Copy of Software Under Copyright Law
Ruling favours copyright holders









