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Georgia State Copyright Lawsuit: Appellee Brief, Multiple “Friend of the Court” Briefs Filed

Georgia State University recently filed their Appellee Brief in response to the Publishers’ Appellant brief. Additionally, five amicus briefs were filed.  Briefs in support of Georgia State and for affirming the District Court decision in favor of Georgia State include: … Continue reading

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This week is National Library Week, and today, April 16, is National Library Workers Day. In a 2005 address to the American Library Association conference, President Obama noted that “More than a building that houses books and data, the library … Continue reading

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Call for submissions: The Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal

    The Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal adds to the body of knowledge in all fields and showcases the outstanding scholarship of our undergraduates. It provides a forum for students to publicly share their research, offering opportunities for presenting … Continue reading

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First Sale Victory: Kirtsaeng v. Wiley

In United States copyright law, the first sale doctrine is what permits libraries to lend books and other materials. 17 USC § 109(a). Kirtsaeng v. Wiley is a case challenging the applicability of the first use doctrine to copyrighted material … Continue reading

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Copyright Lawsuit: No Department of Justice Amicus Brief

Earlier this month the Department of Justice requested a filing extension to consider whether to file a brief in support of the Plaintiffs or neither party in the appeal of the GSU copyright lawsuit.  The Department of Justice has determined that … Continue reading

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GSU Copyright Lawsuit Developments

The Department of Justice filed a request for an extention in time in which to file an amicus brief in the ongoing Cambridge et. al. v. Becker et al. (GSU copyright) lawsuit. Coverage: Inside Higher Ed: Library supporters worry U.S. may … Continue reading

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Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal Publishes New Issue

The Colonial Academic Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of the 3rd volume of the annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Journal.  This year’s volume presents studies from five of CAA’s twelve member institutions, including Georgia State University, James Madison … Continue reading

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Appeal in the GSU Copyright Lawsuit

The plaintiff-publishers in the Cambridge v. Becker (GSU Copyright Lawsuit) filed a Notice of Appeal.  Below are links to information and reactions. The Association of American Publishers: AAP Statement on GSU Appeal The Association of American Publishers: Plaintiffs to Appeal Georgia State … Continue reading

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GSU Copyright Lawsuit

On August 10, Judge Orinda Evans issued her final order in the GSU copyright lawsuit.  She found GSU to be the prevailing party, and notes that “the Court is convinced that Defendants did try to comply with the copyright laws.” The … Continue reading

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Commentary on Copyright Lawsuit Ruling – Part 4

A few additional commentaries have been posted since last week. A Case for Fair Use: The Georgia State Decision, Educause More on GSU and the publisher response, Kevin Smith, Scholarly Communications @ Duke What the Georgia State Verdict Means for Libraries … Continue reading

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