Experts Available to Discuss Bill Targeting File-Sharing Networks.TOPIC: Lobbyists for record labels and movie studios are taking a bill to the Senate Judiciary Committee The U.S. Senate established the Committee on the Judiciary on December 10, 1816, as one of the original 11 standing committees. It is also one of the most powerful committees in Congress; among its wide range of jurisdictions is investigation of federal judicial nominees and oversight of that targets file-sharing networks, according to an article by the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). . The Inducing Infringement of Copyrights Act The Inducing Infringement of Copyrights Act, often abbreviated to just INDUCE Act, is a bill introduced in the United States Senate which targets "whoever intentionally induces any violation" of copyright. of 2004 would make file-sharing networks liable if they assist anyone in committing piracy of copyrighted material. The bill primarily targets file-sharing networks that permit users to download free music and movies. Opponents claim the bill is ambiguous and fear it will result in hefty lawsuits that could put small file-sharing networks out of business. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Michael Merhej is the founder of ByteTaxi Inc., makers of FolderShare. This innovative software employs peer-to-peer (p2p) technology to help users create their own virtual private networks (VPNs), or libraries. FolderShare libraries allow individuals to share documents between their own PCs or with other invited members. The process of collaborating on files in a common space is an inherently social one--making FolderShare a new kind of media not only for small business, but also for friends and families. Merhej believes the Inducing Infringement of Copyrights Act of 2004, introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), would make any technology illegal that could potentially "induce" people to infringe copyright. Merhej further notes, "This vaguely defined legislation could potentially outlaw all peer-to-peer software and everyday devices like VCRs and iPods." Dr. Michael A. Einhorn, of the Brattle brat·tle Scots n. 1. A rattling or clattering sound. 2. A movement that produces such a sound. intr.v. Group, is an economic expert active in the areas of antitrust, copyright, patents, media, entertainment, licensing, valuation, and competition advocacy. Dr. Einhorn has worked in antitrust and intellectual property matters related to broadcasting, cable, satellite, movies, music, telecommunications and software. He has provided technical expertise in matters involving five record labels, eight movie studios, forty-five States Attorneys General, and the United States Department of Justice “Justice Department” redirects here. For other uses, see Department of Justice. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is a Cabinet department in the United States government designed to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States . In media and intellectual property, he has worked in music rights, fair use, data mining, damages, hyperlinking, file-sharing, and digital rights management. He has designed and applied techniques related to the valuation and licensing of copyrights and patents for content and technology. M. Fletcher Reynolds is a practicing attorney with a Ph.D. in music theory. Dr. Reynolds serves both as an attorney litigating infringement cases concerning all types of copyrighted subject matter and as an expert witness on the subject of plagiarism Using ideas, plots, text and other intellectual property developed by someone else while claiming it is your original work. in music. Dr. Reynolds is author of "Music Analysis for Expert Testimony Testimony about a scientific, technical, or professional issue given by a person qualified to testify because of familiarity with the subject or special training in the field. in Copyright Infringement Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. " (Ann Arbor: UMI UMI University Microfilms International UMI United States Minor Outlying Islands (ISO Country code) UMI University of Miami UMI Universal Management Infrastructure (IBM) , 1991), his doctoral dissertation analyzing both the legal and musical aspects of this subject. ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. Journalists seeking to interview any of these experts can obtain contact information by visiting http://www.businesswire.com/. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at the above web address. |
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