Mary Wehmeier: CBDTPA - Intellectual Property LawsConsumer Broadband and Digital Television Promotion Act, formerly known as the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act" (SSSCA), is the handiwork of Senators Hollings, Feinstein, Stevens, Inouye, Breaux and Nelson. This law would be deadly to the non corporate entertainment world as we know it today. Here are my views, opinions and the latest information.The Devils in the Details: Ghostwriter Sues- August 31, 2002 The Devils in the Details: Ghostwriter Sues DETROIT (AP) - A Michigan composer has filed a copyright claim for music used for episodes of the TV programs "Xena: Warrior Princess,""Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Young Hercules." Dan Kolton, 43, of Ferndale, (Michigan) was a ghostwriter for Oakland County resident Joe LoDuca. The music lists LoDuca as the only composer. Now Kolton wants credit, legal copyright and the right to collect royalties on the music he wrote. Kolton...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100243/categories/cbdtpaOtherLaws/2002/08/30.html#a514 Well Janis, Here's Your Proof- August 23, 2002 Well Janis, Here's Your Proof I've always respected Janis Ian for her talent, brains and her family devotion, long before she took the music industry on with her article called "THE INTERNET DEBACLE - AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW," which she wrote of the niche trade Performing Songwriter Magazine, in May 2002. The article proved to the rest of the world, Janis Ian is an intellegent voice for the independent music industry as well as the older or seasoned talent who rarely gets airplay. She...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100243/categories/cbdtpaOtherLaws/2002/08/23.html#a502 Will They Listen- August 14, 2002 Will They Listen It appears Andy Grove had something to say to lawmakers at The New Democrat Network's West Coast Retreat this week. Grove ask the lawmakers to hold off on legislation that would require digital rights management technology in new products and to think hard before passing legislation that would regulate 802.11 wireless technology. He asked them to develop a comprehensive policy on China--which he said was eclipsing Japan as Intel's second-largest market behind the United...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100243/categories/cbdtpaOtherLaws/2002/08/14.html#a478 |