Mr. Internet Goes to Washington
Brand Marketing
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the Internet’s hero for his unflinching opposition to the two controversial anti-piracy laws, SOPA and PIPA, has been fond of playing the underdog in the fight. [...]
Rep. Smith to Remove Controversial Provision From SOPA
Performance Marketing
The debate over how to crack down on foreign Web sites that steal U.S. content or sell counterfeit goods took yet another turn late Friday. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), chairman [...]
Leahy Plans Amendment to Controversial Piracy Bill
Performance Marketing
It looks like the aggressive campaign spearheaded by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., to change the course of debate in Congress over how to stop foreign [...]
Can Issa, Wyden Change Piracy Debate?
Performance Marketing
The debate in Congress over the best way to shut down foreign websites that steal U.S. copyright material and sell counterfeit goods could be about to shift. At least that's [...]
Senate Online Piracy Bill Headed for the Floor in January
Performance Marketing
When the Senate returns Jan. 24, it will take up online piracy, one of the most contentious issues on the Hill that has pitted big technology against big media. Over [...]
SOPA Markup Halted; Opponents Get a Little More Time
Performance Marketing
With 31 co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle, the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is likely unstoppable in the Judiciary Committee, despite a well-orchestrated and highly visible campaign [...]