Hollywood Docket Top 5: ACTA leak; NYT apologizes to Singapore; new 'libel tourism' law?
Thu Mar 25, 2010 @ 10:25AM PST- A draft of the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement has leaked onto the Internet. The document shows that, among other things, ISPs would be required to adopt policies to address file-sharing, and rights-holders would be in position to apply for injunctions against intermediaries whose services are used by a third party to infringe IP. [Wired / TechDirt]
- Meanwhile, the first-ever U.S. IP Enforcement Coordinator received comments from various trade and labor groups in Hollywood who want more anti-piracy resources. [THR]
- Delays in passing the NY state budget may mean delays in the state incentive program for film and TV production tax credits. [THR]
- The NY Times Company has issued an apology and agreed to pay $114,000 to leaders of Singapore's government after receiving threats of a libel lawsuit for publishing a column about "dynastic politics" in East Asian countries. [NYT]
- Meanwhile, the National Press Club is urging Congressional lawmakers to pass a law that would discourage foreign lawsuits that limit American authors' and journalists' First Amendment rights. [PR Newswire]
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