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Hecla takes aim at critical film with copyright claim
Hecla Mining Co. asserted copyright on about 28 seconds of promotional footage used in a 20-minute film critical of its Greens Creek Mine. The dispute hasn’t affected distribution of the documentary, which is touring across the country as part of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
Happy Birthday To Us All — Judge Rules Tune Is Public Domain
Always a hit (and legal to sing) at private parties, “Happy Birthday To You” can now be used in films and sung at restaurant chains royalty-free.
‘Happy Birthday’ Hits Sour Notes When It Comes To Song’s Free Use
“Happy Birthday to You” is sung everywhere, but because it’s copyrighted, it’s rarely heard on TV or in movies. A filmmaker has filed a lawsuit seeking to make the song part of the public domain.
Google Wins Copyright And Speech Case Over ‘Innocence Of Muslims’ Video
A federal appeals court has reversed an order that forced Google-owned YouTube to take down a trailer for a controversial anti-Muslim video last year.
In 2014, U.S. Budget Deficit Falls To Pre-Recession Level
As tax revenues increased and spending cuts took effect, the 2014 budget deficit dropped to the lowest level in six years.
High Court Places Hold On Texas Law That Would’ve Closed Most Abortion Providers
The Supreme Court has placed a hold on a 2013 Texas law that was threatening to close most of the state’s clinics that perform abortions.
At 113, Woman Lies About Her Age So She Can Join Facebook
Since her birth in 1900, Anna Stoehr has seen dramatic shifts in technology. But when the Minnesota woman tried recently to create a Facebook account, she hit a snag.
Hong Kong Police Clear Some Protest Barricades
Hong Kong police moved on Monday to remove some of the barricades erected by pro-democracy protesters, according to reports by Reuters and the South China Morning Post.
Stephen Hawking has a guest vocal on Pink Floyd’s new album
Stephen Hawking will bring his iconic synthesized voice to Pink Floyd’s new album, The Endless River, set for release in November.