Digital piracy — the illegal download or distribution of copyrighted digital content — continues to be on the rise. A recent report from research firm Muso found that illegal film streaming increased nearly 39% between 2021 and 2022. Meanwhile, website traffic for pirated television content rose by almost 9% over the same period. This nefarious […]
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Claim: President Biden recently lauded the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposal to ban all non-compete agreements — which prevent employees who leave jobs from working for rival firms for a period of time — as a positive step taken to “restore the dignity of work.” He claimed that, under the current agreements, “a cashier at
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On February 28th, 2023, the Council for Innovation Promotion and nearly 50 other pro-innovation organizations co-sponsored a Welcome Reception for the 118th Congress, featuring the Creative Rights Caucus. Distinguished guests included Representatives Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), and actor Harry Hamlin. House Co-Chairs of the
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This year’s star-studded GRAMMY Awards featured extraordinary performances by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and more. Their groundbreaking careers and presence on the stage are reminders that the journey to superstardom is not easy. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, it can cost $2 million to break an
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