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Is an American Company Shaking You Down Over Some Alleged Copyright Infringement? Then Listen to This.

April 17, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buckley, Canada, Copyright, Rightscorp

FYIMuiscNews.ca points us to this video posted by Buckley, a Canadian “nerd humourist” who has something to say about an

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Can ISPs be Sued for Copyright Infringement?

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 Amber Healy 0 Comments BMG, Copyright Infringement, DMCA, Lawsuit, Piracy, Rightscorp, Windstream

It is unreasonable to try and hold internet service providers (ISPs) responsible the content a subscriber uses or for downloads,

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Music Industry 

If You Pirate Music, Watch for a Message from Rightscorp

April 4, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment ISPs, Piracy, Rightscorp

If you still have the time and inclination to steal music–jeezus, are people still doing that?–the anti-pirate people are still

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Did You Get an Email Demanding Money to Settle a Copyright Issue? DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!

January 15, 2015January 15, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Canada, Copyright Law, Loophole, Rightscorp

Back on January 1, a new regulation went into effect that requires ISPs to take note of accounts suspected of

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American Copyright Enforcer Coming to Canada

June 17, 2014June 17, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Copyright Troll, Downloading, Music Piracy, Rightscorp

Ever hear of Chris Saybeck?  Probably not, but if you’ve ever pirated music, you might be making his acquaintance shortly.

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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