You can imagine many years in the future, when our children's children are studying important cultural turning points of history, and one of their exam modules is on the importance of Jack and Jill in the early 21st century! Shudder!
On a more serious note, I think a lot of the issues stem from the fact there is a lot of money in these lobbying groups that can worm its way into even recommended school syllabuses. That is a worrying trend and it will need the new generate of lawyers to understand and combat this trend. It's even more important now, then ever, that students look to get a graduate diploma in law and change the system from within, rather than voiced protests that do little to change anything in reality. Only by being part of the process can we halt this kind of lobbying.
"And lets not forget his facebook status after the trial. He bragged about how he got a mistrial for his client, which was some how beneficial."
Is this for real? Are there not restrictions in place to prevent any law professional from discussing the details of judgements like this? It's quite shocking.
Making a difference in the established legislation will always be difficult without young blood entering the industry to challenge attitudes no longer deemed relevant to society. It's vital that universities provide opportunities for a graduate diploma in law to allow new barristers, solicitors and other legal professionals a chance to make a difference.
That's a real shame, and although I can see that they need to protect the rights of the artists and music publishers, I don't think 3 grand is a reasonable expectation of any small business just for playing CDs in a place where other people may hear the music.
I'm sure the PRS haven't actively target children?s charities, but surely they can come up with a decent scheme that doesn't make them look so bitter and money-grabbing?
Wherever they see too much money, they see an untapped industry to be taxed. Still, I suppose it's a viable idea - Google is one of the largest multinational companies and perhaps should be encouraged to give more back to the territories it makes so much money from.
The non dom tax argument is quite similar - just like Google, these people benefit the wider economy with their highly successful business ventures, so where should the regulation start and when is too much that will encourage them to leave completely?
Perhaps it should be judged that if someone is wearing clothes, then taking a picture is only recording what is already displayed in the public domain and cannot be expected to hold any degree of privacy or control. It's like asking people not to whistle a tune they have just heard... well maybe not, but it feels like it.
However, if photographers had to sign NDAs upon being invited to fashion shows, then that is a different story and it's unstandable that the designers would be irked if their designs leaked ahead of retail launch! They have to protect fashion jobs just as much as the photographers have to run their own businesses.
Techdirt has not posted any stories submitted by emma.
Re:
You can imagine many years in the future, when our children's children are studying important cultural turning points of history, and one of their exam modules is on the importance of Jack and Jill in the early 21st century! Shudder!
On a more serious note, I think a lot of the issues stem from the fact there is a lot of money in these lobbying groups that can worm its way into even recommended school syllabuses. That is a worrying trend and it will need the new generate of lawyers to understand and combat this trend. It's even more important now, then ever, that students look to get a graduate diploma in law and change the system from within, rather than voiced protests that do little to change anything in reality. Only by being part of the process can we halt this kind of lobbying.
Emma
"And lets not forget his facebook status after the trial. He bragged about how he got a mistrial for his client, which was some how beneficial."
Is this for real? Are there not restrictions in place to prevent any law professional from discussing the details of judgements like this? It's quite shocking.
Making a difference in the established legislation will always be difficult without young blood entering the industry to challenge attitudes no longer deemed relevant to society. It's vital that universities provide opportunities for a graduate diploma in law to allow new barristers, solicitors and other legal professionals a chance to make a difference.
Not the best of PR eh?
That's a real shame, and although I can see that they need to protect the rights of the artists and music publishers, I don't think 3 grand is a reasonable expectation of any small business just for playing CDs in a place where other people may hear the music.
I'm sure the PRS haven't actively target children?s charities, but surely they can come up with a decent scheme that doesn't make them look so bitter and money-grabbing?
I can see both sides
Wherever they see too much money, they see an untapped industry to be taxed. Still, I suppose it's a viable idea - Google is one of the largest multinational companies and perhaps should be encouraged to give more back to the territories it makes so much money from.
The non dom tax argument is quite similar - just like Google, these people benefit the wider economy with their highly successful business ventures, so where should the regulation start and when is too much that will encourage them to leave completely?
Both sides of the coin
Perhaps it should be judged that if someone is wearing clothes, then taking a picture is only recording what is already displayed in the public domain and cannot be expected to hold any degree of privacy or control. It's like asking people not to whistle a tune they have just heard... well maybe not, but it feels like it.
However, if photographers had to sign NDAs upon being invited to fashion shows, then that is a different story and it's unstandable that the designers would be irked if their designs leaked ahead of retail launch! They have to protect fashion jobs just as much as the photographers have to run their own businesses.