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Record Label Sends Bogus Takedown Notice, Defeats 512(f) Claim Anyway–White v. UMG

Eric Goldman

But the sender’s dereliction in this case really got to me, so it’s worth the blog post. The case revolves around a “beat” produced by Jordan Jenks (a/k/a Pi’erre Bourne). White got past a motion to dismiss, but his case predictably falls on summary judgment.

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Copyright Battles Over City Council Videos

Eric Goldman

In those circusmtances, copyright law is an especially attractive tool to the pugilists, with its strict liability standards, amorphous fair use boundaries, high defense costs, and effectiveness of takedown notices. Spoiler: Not Well) * Another Section 512(f) Case FailsISE v. Longarzo * Another 512(f) Case FailsHandshoe v.

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