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But now, as search engines become more specialized and capable, certain copyright owners have become increasingly dissatisfied with the notice-and-takedown bargain struck in the DMCA. That's what these lawsuits are really about -- the defendants are complying with the letter of the law, but copyright owners are now trying to change the rules in court. Of course, the SeeqPod case may settle (as a similar case brought by Warner against iMeem did). But the copyright issues will not be going away anytime soon (in particular, keep your eye on the remand in the Perfect 10 v. Google case, where the DMCA safe harbor issues may take center stage). [Permalink] .
Measure readiness for change at new job before starting
But I'm getting strong resistance to my efforts. Other than my own attempts, I'm not seeing a lot of movement toward change. Should I forge ahead or back off? Answer: Single-handedly attempting to bring about culture change is not the best position from which to launch your career with a new organization. If change is the mandate, and it's not yet clear that it is, you'll be better served by first attending to a few important details. Evaluate the company's commitment to change. During the interview process, the case for change sometimes gets overstated. Now that you're there, you'll have to reinterpret the merit of the desired change, as well as the company's tolerance for the pain and turmoil that such an initiative creates, at least initially. Embark on a course of radical change only if key players are championing the change and their support is evident.
O'Malley's energy reform plans fall short
Despite touting energy as a top priority during his campaign, Gov. Martin O'Malley's efforts to reduce the state's energy costs have fallen short and Marylanders will continue to pay more, critics say. With reregulation out of fiscal reach, new energy generation plants years away from construction, and energy conservation efforts ineffective at curbing the state's consumption, energy officials and state leaders struggle to craft solutions to Maryland's energy crisis. "The sentiment is how can it be done," said Matt Crenson, a professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University. "[O'Malley] promoted energy efforts, and now it's a liability for him." But with Maryland's residential electric rates ranked among the most expensive in the region and forecasts of brownouts for the state predicted as early as 2011, O'Malley will push energy conservation forward during the ongoing General Assembly session.
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