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Newsletter Highlights

The following topics have been recently covered in the AIME quarterly newsletter.

Volume: 22 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2008

"Copyright and Digital Yearbooks" is the topic of discussion by attorney Arnold Lutzker.

Volume: 21 — Issue: 4

Winter — 2007

Arnold Lutzker discusses "The Other Digital Music Controversy: Online Compulsory License" in this issue of AIME NEWS.

Volume: 21 — Issue: 3

Fall — 2007

"Copyright Cops: The Future of Educators?" by Arnold Lutzker covers the Reid Copyright Amendment to Higher Ed Bill, CCIA's FTC Gambit, and Steps Educators Should Take NOW to Stay Ahead of the Issue.

Volume: 21 — Issue: 2

Summer — 2007

"The Complete National Geographic Lives!" is the topic of Arnold Lutzker's article, covering Tasini, Greenberg I and Greenbeg II.

Volume: 21 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2007

Piracy, university networks and other legislative initiatives are discussed by attorney Arnold Lutzker in "Democrats in the House: Swapping Chairs, Keeping Issues."

Volume: 20 — Issue: 4

Winter — 2006

Arnold Lutzker writes about the exemptions granted for 2006-2009 in his article, "Cracking the Anti-Circumvention Code." He also covers what is important in the 2006 rulemaking decision.

Volume: 20 — Issue: 3

Fall — 2006

In "The iPod and Podcasting in the Classroom: Copyright 'Rulecasts' To Heed," Arnold Lutzker presents the issues with using such electronic devices in your teaching regime.

Volume: 20 — Issue: 2

Summer — 2006

Attorney Arnold Lutzker presents two misperceptions of copyright law about the state of fair use and home copying, citing Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, 464 US 417 (1984). The fair use debate continues in the digital age while content industries are challenging further comsumers' and equipment manufacturers' notions of entitlement.

Volume: 20 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2006

Attorney Arnold Lutzker’s lead article deals with materials that don’t readily have ownership information. "ORPHAN WORKS: Defining the Problem, Finding a Solution" discusses the legal factors and proposed solutions of the U.S. Copyright Office.

Volume: 19 — Issue: 4

Winter — 2005

"Staying in Focus: Digital Photo Primer" is the topic of Arnold Lutzker's article for AIME members. He includes information on downloading and using digital images and the registration process for photographs.

Volume: 19 — Issue: 3

Fall — 2005

"Inter-Library Lending and Online School System Union Catalogs: A Lesson in Copyright Liability" by Arnold Lutzker notes that neither first sale, nor fair use guarantees free loaning of DVDs/Videos.

Volume: 19 — Issue: 2

Summer — 2005

AIME legal counsel Arnold Lutzker gives guidelines for auditing trademarks, protecting trademarks and evaluating educational uses in classrooms in his article, "Trademark Primer for Educators, Part II—The Checklist."

Volume: 18 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2005

"Trademark Primer for Educators, Part 1" by Arnold Lutzker discusses the difference between a copyright and a trademark.

Volume: 18 — Issue: 4

Winter — 2004

In "Making Sausage: Legislating Copyright Law as the 108th Congress Closes," Arnold Lutzker discusses the Satellite License Reauthorization Act, reform of copyright arbitration royalty panels, runaway film productions-Tax Changes, and the National Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordination Council.

Volume: 18 — Issue: 3

Fall — 2004

Arnold Lutzker’s article "Copyright Weather Forecast: Peer-to-Peer Waves Pounding Shore and Legislative Temperatures Rising," gives information on the Grokster Case and the INDUCE Act.

Volume: 18 — Issue: 2

Summer — 2004

For a recap of DMCA and Fair Use, read Arnold Lutzker’s article, "HR 107—Breathing New Life Into Fair Use."

Volume: 18 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2004

Arnold Lutzker and Allison Rapp tell of DMCA Limitations, Ellison V. America Online, and safe harbor exceptions in "Staying Afloat in the Copyright 'Safe Harbor'—a Wakeup Call."

Volume: 17 — Issue: 4

Winter — 2003

In DMCA.Rulemaking.v.'03, AIME attorney Arnold Lutzker assesses the two rulemakings of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act as conducted by the Copyright Office, the Librarian of Congress and the National Telecommunication Information Administration (NTIA).

Volume: 17 — Issue: 3

Fall — 2003

The lead article in AIME NEWS is Primer on ISP Principles: Parsing the Meaning of P2P Litigation, written by Arnold Lutzker. The AIME attorney presents a Primer on ISP Principles to help understand the issues behind peer-to-peer litigation and the meaning for file sharing.

Volume: 17 — Issue: 2

Summer — 2003

Attorney Arnold Lutzker presents Litigation Update: Repackaging PD Films, Shrink Wrap Licenses, Pop Up Ads and Backup Copies of DVDs in this issue of the AIME newsletter. Highlights of Dastar v. Fox Films, Baystate Technologies v. Bowers, Gator and WhenU cases, and 321 Studies v. Movie Companies are presented.

Volume: 17 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2003

"P2P: Get Ready to Get Tough!" presents problems of file sharingÂ…peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers of digital files and copyright issues. The problems for schools, congressional reaction, institutional liability and disciplinary actions are discussed.

Volume: 16 — Issue: 4

Winter — 2002

"Copyright 2003: A Lot on the Agenda" gives highlights of what is expected in the new year. The TEACH Act, copyright term, Section 1201 Anti-Circumvention Rulemaking and legislation affecting fair use are noted.

Volume: 16 — Issue: 3

Fall — 2002

"Umbrella Licensing of School Buildings for Public Performances of Movies: A Tool for Copyright Compliance" discusses location-based licenses and the various restrictions they have. Public performances, limits, fair use and questions to ask when negotiating for such licenses are highlighted.

Volume: 16 — Issue: 2

Summer — 2002

Attorneys Arnold Lutzker and Allison Rapp discuss digital battlegrounds, as control over streaming content seems to be the debate issue. Access, streaming, downloading, educational uses and First Sale Doctrine are all addressed.

Volume: 16 — Issue: 1

Spring — 2002

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is now 4 years old, and several important lawsuits have been filed. Eldred v. Ashcroft, Golan v. Ashcroft, Universal City Studios, Inc. v. Corley and DVD Copy Control Association v. Bunner are on their way to the highest courts.

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