Monthly Archives: May 2008
Differing opinions on the HP Lexicon: Do we have Soul?
In considering the merits of J.K. Rowling’s lawsuit against the author and publisher of the proposed Harry Potter Lexicon, the outcome may depend largely on how much context the judge considers relevant to the letter of the law. (Background on … Continue reading
Filed under IP, publishing
The Vancouver Sun parody & SLAPP
When I moved to Canada, I was shocked to learn that parody is not a specially protected form of speech here. It is in the US, and I like to think I made pretty good use of that principle over … Continue reading
Filed under censorship, Intellectual freedom, IP, media democracy, Other blogs, publishing
Who CAIRS about Access to Information? (hint: Not Steven Harper)
The Canadian policy wonk blogosphere has been abuzz with the breaking of the news last week that the Tories (capital-c Conservatives for the non-Canuck readers out there) sent out a notice to civil servants advising them reporting access to information … Continue reading
Filed under government, government information, Intellectual freedom
