• Dotcom’s Mega Removes Legal Files Citing Bogus DMCA Requests
  In recent days thousands of files have been removed from Kim Dotcom’s Mega, some based on bogus (DMCA) takedown notices. In some cases it takes just minutes before Mega disables access to users’ files, claiming they’ve received a takedown notice from a copyright holder. Ironically, Mega also removed access to Kim Dotcom’s own music. The big question is whether there’s a rogue copyright holder on the loose, or if Mega is actively policing the Internet.

  Source: Dotcom’s Mega Removes Legal Files Citing Bogus DMCA Requests

• Russia Wants To Fine Websites For Poor Copyright Takedowns
  The Russian government is proposing a fresh approach to the way website operators and service providers are expected to handle copyright takedowns. In a draft law the Ministry of Culture says that takedowns should be executed very quickly and failure to meet the deadlines will result in cash fines, 90 day suspensions and even server confiscations. Critics say it’s the DMCA twisted heavily in favor of rightsholders.

  Source: Russia Wants To Fine Websites For Poor Copyright Takedowns

• CBS and CNET Protest Looming BitTorrent Client Ban
  CBS and CNET have asked a Californian federal court not to grant a ban on the distribution of file-sharing software through Download.com. They responded to a request for a preliminary injunction from a coalition of artists and billionaire Alki David who claim that CBS induces piracy. According to the media conglomerate this is not the case, and CBS argues that there are many non-infringing uses for BitTorrent.

  Source: CBS and CNET Protest Looming BitTorrent Client Ban

• First Kiwi File-Sharer Guilty, But Lack of Evidence Kills Large Fines
  New Zealand’s Copyright Tribunal has handed down its first penalty to an Internet subscriber accused of downloading and sharing music without permission. While the case is a victory for the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, the details make it a rather hollow one. All attempts by the music industry group to extract large punitive damages failed due to an almost complete lack of evidence.

  Source: First Kiwi File-Sharer Guilty, But Lack of Evidence Kills Large Fines

• University of Illinois Disconnects Pirating Students, Staffer Asked To Leave
  The University of Illinois is taking complaints from copyright holders very seriously by disconnecting pirating students’ Internet connections upon the first warning. After being sanctioned by a hearing officer students are allowed to come back online, but after the third strike they lose their Internet access permanently. University employees are also reprimanded, with one staffer asked to look for a new job after several alleged infringements.

  Source: University of Illinois Disconnects Pirating Students, Staffer Asked To Leave

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