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Daily Archives: September 4, 2010

Texas AG inquires on Google's approach to competition

Texas inquires on our approach to competition, Posted by Don Harrison, Deputy General Counsel, Google: “We’ve always worked hard to ensure that our success is earned the right way — by building great products, not locking in our users or advertisers. That said, we recognize that as Google grows, we’re going to face more questions about how our business works. As Search Engine Land first reported, we’ve recently been approached by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, which is conducting an antitrust review of Google. We look forward to answering their questions because we’re confident that Google operates in the best interests of our users.”

GAO Report: Proposed Performance Rights Act Would Result in Additional Costs for Broadcast Radio Stations

Telecommunications: The Proposed Performance Rights Act Would Result in Additional Costs for Broadcast Radio Stations and Additional Revenue for Record Companies, Musicians, and Performers, GAO-10-826, August 04, 2010 “Congress is considering legislation that would expand copyright protection for sound recordings. In particular, the proposed Performance Rights Act1 would eliminate an exemption that currently allows analog,… Continue Reading