1. Smack down: copyright cases head to court (part 1).
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Medeiros, Norm
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COPYRIGHT infringement ,ELECTRONIC information resources ,COPYRIGHT of digital media ,ACTIONS & defenses (Law) ,FAIR use (Copyright) ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Purpose - This paper aims to highlight two recent copyright controversies that have implications for academic institutions in the USA. Design/methodology/approach - The paper focuses on the copyright infringement case against Georgia State University, detailing aspects of the lawsuit as they are noted in the complaint. Findings - The paper recognizes the well-documented case against Georgia State University is strong, especially given contemporary views on fair use. Originality/value - This paper offers depth to important copyright stories that may affect US institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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