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Because of the concerns raised by the textile industry, the bill may not come out of the House Judiciary Committee before Congress recesses for the summer. The Orphan Works Act will not leave the [...]

The Blue Girl infringement letter we published Wednesday has really hit a chord with working artists. It seems everyone understands its implications. We’ve received only one critical response, [...]

The story of Michiko Stehrenberger and her “Blue Girl” art We’ve asked for permission to share this letter because it demonstrates the kind of abuse which is going on now, but which the Orphan [...]

“Sponsors are likely to plow ahead full steam” We’ve been advised that the sponsors of the Orphan Works bill “are likely to plow ahead full-steam.” They’re expected to “try to get the bill up to [...]

Here’s a reminder that your letters opposing the Orphan Works Act of 2006 are important. Congress is hearing from many advocates who support the bill and are determined to push it through. [...]

We’ve been advised of three more Congressional districts that merit special attention in opposing the Orphan Works Act. Would all artists in the following area codes: (262), (513), and (630) [...]

by David Carney, Publisher and Author of Tech Law Journal David Carney is author and publisher of the respected Tech Law Journal. These excerpts are from his analysis of the Orphan Works Act. We [...]