The European Parliament has passed the controversial EU Copyright Directive, which, under Article 13, will make technology companies more accountable for copyrighted materials posted without permission. Opinion is divided on whether the Directive stifles creativity or will more fairly compensate artists. Concern has focused on Article 13, and on Article 11, which requires search engines and online news aggregators to pay to use links from news websites.
27 March 2019
European Parliament passes Copyright Directive
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NEWS
Consultant-led law firms should prepare for closer regulatory attention as oversight evolves
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Fresh guidance is set to influence how courts decide whether hearings take place online or in person
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