2008-10-06T00:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/50242 tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-06:/commentary/2968137 2008-10-06T00:00:00Z Art Licensing Information Blog ... and Advertising Photographers of America. http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5889-amendments.html If the real goal of this legislation is to benefit libraries and museums, our amendments suggest a precise way to do it. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artlicensinginfo.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/the-orphan-works-fun-never-seems-to-end/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-06:/commentary/2967378 2008-10-06T00:00:00Z SCNPA.org Currently the House version of The Orphan Works Act of 2008 bill, HR 5889, is in the House Judiciary Committee, and while it is not as damaging as the Senate version S.2913, either version of the bill would cause catastrophic harm to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scnpa.org/2008/10/06/orphan-works-2008/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-04:/commentary/2952305 2008-10-04T00:00:00Z Pro Corner: Semi-Pro and Professional Photograp... Fortunately, Chairmen Berman and Conyers and other key legislators have been standing firm on the position that photographers need to have the kinds of protections that are in the House bill (HR 5889) but that are not included in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/procorner/discuss/72157607543719093/72157607723527307/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2963432 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z &quot;Exemplary Shots - Flickr&#39;s BEST!... THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889) IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW 10.2.08 Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately DELAHUNT Phone (202) 225 3111 Fax (202) 225-5658 Phone: (617) 770-3700 Fax: (617) 770-2984 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/exemplaryshots/discuss/72157607561400496/72157607689158462/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2960332 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?... THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889) IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW 10.2.08 Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately DELAHUNT Phone (202) 225 3111 Fax (202) 225-5658 Phone: (617) 770-3700 Fax: (617) 770-2984 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/national_geographic_channel/discuss/72157607694810352/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2959405 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z *Platinum Photography *Invited Images Only* THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889) IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW 10.2.08 Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately DELAHUNT Phone (202) 225 3111 Fax (202) 225-5658 Phone: (617) 770-3700 Fax: (617) 770-2984 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/platinumphoto/discuss/72157607689822216/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2952303 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Fabulous Flowers/Post Picture And Comment On One THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889) IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW 10.2.08 Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately DELAHUNT Phone (202) 225 3111 Fax (202) 225-5658 Phone: (617) 770-3700 Fax: (617) 770-2984 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/fabulous_flowers/discuss/72157607571297190/72157607696642811/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2946280 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Don&#39;t Tread on Me!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to get to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and ask them NOT to allow HR 5889 to go on the calendar. We also need to get to 4 critical members of the House Judiciary Committee and tell them ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/donttreadonme/discuss/72157607693091876/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2944752 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z ComicMix After killing the Orphan Works bill earlier this week, the House of Representatives is taking it up again today outraging talent from coast to coast. As a result, an urgent call has gone out to fans of all creative endeavors to lobby ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.comicmix.com/news/2008/10/03/orphan-works-bill-back-before-congreess-today/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2944665 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Alabama The Beautiful~October Contest, Halloween! I have not had the opportunity to fully evaluate these pieces of legislation; however, I understand that the senate version (S 2913) has cleared; and, the House version (HR 5889) is on the table for debate. Given the current state of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/alabama_the_beautiful/discuss/72157607699243666/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2943842 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Three Men in a Tub A fellow illustrator received this response from her Representative in Congress: Thank you for sharing your opposition to HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. Hearing from you helps me better represent Middle Tennessee. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://threemeninatub.blogspot.com/2008/10/good-news-on-orphan-works-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2943841 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Daily Crucible: thoughts and images every day... We have gotten word that the House is going to make an attempt to pass Orphan Works Bill HR 5889 or substitute it with the Senate bill S 2913 while the House has suspended it’s rules to try to pass the Wall Street Bailout Package. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dailycrucible.blogspot.com/2008/10/orphan-works-legislation.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2942622 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Sioux Falls Cartoonists THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889)IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW 10.2.08 Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately DELAHUNT Phone (202) 225 3111 CONYERS Phone: (202) 225-5126 NADLER Phone: (202) 225-5635 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sfcartoonists.blogspot.com/2008/10/call-congress-today-re-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2942621 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z Ken Dubrowski Studio Leader Steny Hoyer and ask them NOT to allow HR 5889 to go on the calendar. We also need to get to 4 critical members of the House Judiciary Committee and tell them NOT to abandon their version of the bill and accept the Senate version. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kendubrowski.blogspot.com/2008/10/house-trying-to-get-orphan-works-on.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/commentary/2942620 2008-10-03T00:00:00Z The Rhinoceros Boy&#39;s Lament I'm writing you for your desperately needed help as a constituent, and as a creative professional eeking out a living in the US, primarily as an illustrator of children's books, urging you to PLEASE do what you can to prevent HR 5889 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://adamgustavson.blogspot.com/2008/10/open-letter-to-house-of-representatives.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2952304 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z Wizards Keep - The Tim Perkins Blog THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889) IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW 10.2.08 Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately: DELAHUNT: Phone (202) 225 3111 Fax (202) 225-5658 Phone: (617) 770-3700 Fax: (617) 770-2984 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wizards-keep.blogspot.com/2008/10/orphan-works-bill_03.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938439 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z artsandcraftslaw TELL THEM NOT TO ADOPT S.2913 OR HR 5889 They are trying to move Orphan Works tonight Oct 2 or tomorrow morning!!! http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11980321 Please help us stop Senate Bill 2913 and House ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artsandcraftslaw.blogspot.com/2008/10/urgent-orphan-works-update.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938438 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z The Autumn Society Of Philadelphia The House is moving on the Orphan Works Bill HR 5889 in the House right now at 8:30 at night on Oct 2nd. Please call, email of fax the House members below now! Thanks!!!! FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIP ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theautumnsociety.blogspot.com/2008/10/orphan-works-not-dead-in-house.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938437 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z Pghpicturebook&#39;s Weblog THE HOUSE ORPHAN WORKS BILL (HR 5889) IS MOVING IN THE HOUSE NOW. Phone, fax, email these Congressman immediately. DELAHUNT Phone (202) 225 3111 Fax (202) 225-5658 Phone: (617) 770-3700 Fax: (617) 770-2984 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/the-house-orphan-works-bill-hr-5889-is-moving-in-the-house-now/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938436 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z ILLUSTRATORS&#39; PARTNERSHIP ORPHAN WORKS BLOG Phone, fax, email these congressman immediately: Delahunt phone (202) 225 3111 fax (202) 225-5658 phone: (617) 770-3700 fax: (617) 770-2984 Conyers phone: (202) 225-5126 fax: (202) 225-0072 phone: (313) 961-5670 fax: (313) 226-2085 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/10/house-orphan-works-bill-hr-5889-is.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938392 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z Word Obsession The Orphan Works Act of 2008 currently exists in two versions: House bill HR 5889, and Senate bill S 2913 The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 . Both bills threaten individual creators by imposing unacceptable conditions on the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://writersprite.livejournal.com/24499.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938391 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z College Art Association News | CAA News According to the bill’s author, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), orphan-works legislation in the House of Representative (HR5889) will most likely not be voted on until after the presidential election in November. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.collegeart.org/news/2008/10/02/senate-passes-orphan-works-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/2938362 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z NYConvergence - A digest of New York, New... The New-York based organization is urging its members to contact their representatives in the House of Representatives and urge them to vote against HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. The legislation is currently in the hands of the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nyconvergence.com/2008/10/graphic-artists.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/2943844 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z sruble&#39;s world It’s October 2, only 29 more days until Halloween!!! * The House of Representatives is back in session Thursday. To find out what you can do to stop the House from passing the Orphan Works Bill/HR 5889, click here. Thanks! Site Meter.<br /><br /><a href="http://sruble.livejournal.com/66060.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/2941916 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z sruble&#39;s world It’s October 2, only 29 more days until Halloween!!! * The House of Representatives is back in session Thursday. To find out what you can do to stop the House from passing the Orphan Works Bill/HR 5889, click here. Thanks!<br /><br /><a href="http://sruble.blogspot.com/2008/10/what-makes-good-book.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/2936174 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z TOC Publishing News: News from the Future... Wired's Threat Level blog notes that the orphan works bill is likely dead on arrival in the House of Representatives after a positive vote in the Senate, as a result of the wee little fiscal problem confronting the country: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://toc.oreilly.com/2008/10/orphaned-works-find-no-home-in.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/2936094 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z Orphan Works News Representative Berman still intends to release the mark-up of his bill, HR 5889. Either the House version of Orphan Works legislation, HR 5889, or the Senate version will become law. There are no other possible outcomes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://orphanworksnews.com/?p=54">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/2935439 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z Rogueghost&#39;s Survival Weblog HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008, was introduced on April 24, 2008 by House Judiciary Committee Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chairman Berman of California, full Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith of Texas, and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rogueghostsurvival.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/orphan-works-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/2933700 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z Mel Edwards, Creative Truth Teller - Playwright... For the past several days, many people I love and admire have only been talking about the "bailout bill" and if it will pass, should it pass, who is responsible, etc. Dawn Clare of Spise Bliss said she believed one line said by most ...<br /><br /><a href="http://votrevray.blogspot.com/2008/10/where-is-your-head-today-with.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2959406 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The Animation Options Blog Here is the language to that effect from HR 5889:. (iii) LACK OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION- The fact that a particular copy or phonorecord lacks identifying information pertaining to the owner of the infringed copyright is not sufficient ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.animationoptions.com/blog/2008/09/30/orphaned-works-abandoned-reason/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2929877 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Wizards Keep - The Tim Perkins Blog They urged their representatives not to let the House pass the Orphan Works Act (HR 5889). They urged them not to scrap the House bill and adopt the Senate's. So far they haven't. That makes nearly 8000 of us who've written Congress ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wizards-keep.blogspot.com/2008/09/orphan-works-bill_30.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2929271 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z MLA-Phil I heard from Mary Langman at MLA that Intellectual Propery Subcommittee ranking member, Howard Coble (R-NC) is stalling on bringing this to the House floor so please do urge your representative to support this worthwhile legislation. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mlaphil.org/wp/government-relations/2008/09/30/shawn-bentley-orphan-works-act-hr-5889/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2928568 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Lawyerly Perspective As a constituent and a lawyer who represents with artists, authors and musicians, I AM STRONGLY OPPOSED TO THE ORPHAN WORKS ACT OF 2008 (HR 5889). The Senate just passed their version of this legislation by hotline: The Shawn Bentley ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tammifranke.blogspot.com/2008/09/orphan-works-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2928567 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The SAA Orphan Works Blog They urged their representatives not to let the House pass the Orphan Works Act (HR 5889). They urged them not to scrap the House bill and adopt the Senate's. So far they haven't. That makes nearly 8000 of us who've written Congress ...<br /><br /><a href="http://orphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/09/orphan-works-bills-not-law-till-its-law.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2927285 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z BT God Howard Berman is holding closed door hearings on Wednesday May 21st to see what if any revisions they are going to make to their version of the bill (HR 5889). One outcome could be a new joint committee to reconcile any differences ...<br /><br /><a href="http://btgod.org/2008/09/30/copyright-infringement/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2943843 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z sruble&#39;s world It’s not too late to stop the House from passing the Orphan Works Bill/HR 5889 To email your House Representative (takes about 1 minute), go here. Or call your House Representative and ask them to vote NO on HR 5889/ The Orphan Works ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sruble.blogspot.com/2008/09/please-give-me-my-penny.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2938393 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z about the image The following organizations oppose HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913, because each bill permits, and even encourages, wide-scale infringements while depriving creators of protections currently available under the 1976 US ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.abouttheimage.com/3900/senate_passes_orphan_works_bill_s2913_house_expected_to_follow/author2">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2925275 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Yumi Fans Howard Berman is holding closed door hearings on Wednesday May 21st to see what if any revisions they are going to make to their version of the bill (HR 5889). One outcome could be a new joint committee to reconcile any differences ...<br /><br /><a href="http://yumibang.net/2008/09/29/copyright-infringement/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2925274 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Octopus Ink Illustration by Meridth Gimbel While both bills would devastatethe creative arts communities, the Senate version of the bill (S 2913) is much worse for our cause than the House bill (HR 5889). We are deeply concerned that the House Judiciary Committee might now ...<br /><br /><a href="http://meridthgimbel.blogspot.com/2008/09/bad-news-in-chocolate-factory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2925273 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Comments for A Photo Editor ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) has been working with congress to create a fairer version of the bill (Version HR 5889), but the current draft in the House today (S.2913), WILL NOT PROTECT CREATORS RIGHTS fairly. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/09/27/senate-passes-orphan-works-act/#comment-29629">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922689 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Open Hatch Subj: OPPOSED to HR 5889 The Orphan Works Act of 2008. Dear President Bush,. I am very alarmed by the so-called “Orphan Works Act” of 2008, which has twice very recently been “hotlined” by Senators and has now passed in the Senate. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://alexandtia.com/Alex/2008/09/dear-president-bush-re-opposed-to-hr-5889-the-orphan-works-act-of-2008/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922688 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Selling Stock The email directed members to an IPA-sponsored online resource that allows contacting the appropriate Representative by entering a zip code and adding a name to a letter that opposes HR 5889 and the adoption of the Senate version of the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.selling-stock.com/?p=3109">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922687 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z All Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite We the people of the State of Tennessee are writing to express our grave concern about The Orphan Works Act of 2008, as written in HR5889 and S.2913. We claim the Orphan Works Bill to be invalid and intensely oppose this legislation. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-orphan-works-theft">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922686 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Artists and illustrators nationwide are concerned about the affect of The Orphan Works Act of 2008 Bill # HR5889, which would limit the control of artists over their works and copyrights. The bill has already passed in the Senate and is ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ovac.blogspot.com/2008/09/advocacy-copyright-law.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922685 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z The Curious Lives of Two Completely Normal People While both bills would devastatethe creative arts communities, the Senate version of the bill (S 2913) is much worse for our cause than the House bill (HR 5889). We are deeply concerned that the House Judiciary Committee might now ...<br /><br /><a href="http://edwardandmeridth.blogspot.com/2008/09/bad-news-in-chocolate-factory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922684 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z bitter-girl :: musings While both the Senate and House versions of the bills would devastate the creative arts communities, the Senate version of the bill (S 2913) is much worse for our cause than the House bill (HR 5889). We are deeply concerned that the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bitter-girl.com/?p=1700">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922683 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z A Peek over my Shoulder - From the Drawing... Our only hope now is that the House of Representatives will fail to pass its version of the bill, HR 5889, before it recesses. Whether you are an artist or not, please take the time to protest this outright betrayal of creative ...<br /><br /><a href="http://petspictured.com/wordpress/?p=66">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922682 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z National Press Photographers Association Now that the Senate has passed Orphan Works legislation it is up to the House of Representatives to take the next step and to act on a similar measure, HR 5889. NPPA is calling members to vocally oppose the House measure and to send ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/09/orphan03.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922681 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Atomic Bear Press The following organizations oppose HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913, The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 because each bill permits, and even encourages, wide-scale infringements while depriving creators of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://atomicbearpress.com/2008/09/29/orphan-works-emergency-dont-let-your-artwork-become-orphans/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2922680 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z sruble&#39;s world It’s not too late to stop the House from passing the Orphan Works Bill/HR 5889 To email your House Representative (takes about 1 minute), go here. Or call your House Representative and ask them to vote NO on HR 5889/ The Orphan Works ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sruble.livejournal.com/65430.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/2920690 2008-09-29T00:00:00Z Days Of Boo Dog &quot; No Chocolate,Raisins,Or... Ganked from </strong> [info] </a>thaddeusfavour</span> . Thank you... Someone is pretty anxious to pass the Orphan Works Bill through congress. If you do register your complaint, consider passing the word on in your own blog. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://days-of-boo-dog.livejournal.com/140054.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/2932637 2008-09-28T00:00:00Z ExposingFashion The House of Representatives is slated to take on their version of the legislation “The Orphan Works Act” (HR 5889) very soon! This legislation was origionally created to help Museums and Libraries gain the ability to use and [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.exposingfashion.com/?p=110">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/commentary/2910460 2008-09-27T00:00:00Z The Creator&#39;s Eyes URGENT TRIPLE RED ALERTPlease call and write your representatives in the House now TELL THEM TO STOP HOUSE 5889. CALL 800-828-0498 IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!!! WRITE TOO!!!go to www.congress.org for names of repsStevePlease act now, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mercyscreation.blogspot.com/2008/09/hr-5889-urgent-news-for-creators.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/2925276 2008-09-16T00:00:00Z Best Advice Articles Forum More specific information on the Orphan Works Act may be found at the US Copyright Office as well as by reading the proposed bills HR 5889 or S. 2913 in their current state. If. The rest is here: Copyright Registration.<br /><br /><a href="http://bestadviceforum.com/1666/advice/copyright-registration">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/2847816 2008-09-16T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog Illustrators’ Partnership 9.1.08. Posted by Illustrators' Partnership at 1:26 PM. Labels: Berne Convention, Copyright, Copyright Act, HR 5889, HR 5889 Amendments, Orphan Rights, Orphan Works, S. 2913, Small Business Administration, TRIPS.<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/09/orphan-works---responses-to-the-house-judiciary-committee.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-14:/commentary/2832261 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Ken Dubrowski Studio http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5889-amendments.html. As for having a “seat at the table,” what good does it do you if you don’t use it? If you give up the goal of protecting your rights to become part of the process, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kendubrowski.blogspot.com/2008/09/orphan-works-and-graphic-artists-guild.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-10:/commentary/2820825 2008-09-10T00:00:00Z www.politixcartoons.com The poorly drafted "Orphan Works" bill (Bill HR 5889/Bill S. 2913) is a poor piece of legislation which will in effect strip copyright protection away from artists. I have an earlier cartoon... [[ This is a content summary only. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://benjamin-politix.blogspot.com/2008/09/orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/2810349 2008-09-08T00:00:00Z Shoot Write Read The Orphan Works Act of 2008, Bill # HR5889 is an absolutely horrible act which will take income from small business owners, ie photographers and other visual artists. This bill is entirely for the purpose of enriching corporations who ...<br /><br /><a href="http://shootwriteread.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/your-creation-make-sure-you-keep-your-rights/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/2805065 2008-09-08T00:00:00Z CreativeTechs Tips House Bill (HR 5889). Senate bill (S. 2913). Seattle Event: Thursday Evening, September 11, 2008. This Thursday in Seattle, get an up-to-the-minute look at the political status of the two Orphan Works bills now in Congress. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativetechs.com/iq/pending_orphan_works_legislation.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/commentary/2803361 2008-09-07T00:00:00Z TRIAD FREEDOM Isn’t it funny how music is getting huge, sledgehammer like protection in HR 4279 and visual art is getting devalued and made worthless by this bill, HR 5889? Music must just be soo much more valuable. It’s all about the corporate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://triadfreedom.blogspot.com/2008/09/8-controversial-bills-that-congress.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-05:/commentary/2798201 2008-09-05T00:00:00Z Open Congress : Congress Gossip Blog Isn’t it funny how music is getting huge, sledgehammer like protection in HR 4279 and visual art is getting devalued and made worthless by this bill, HR 5889? Music must just be soo much more valuable. It’s all about the corporate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/636-8-Controversial-Bills-That-Congress-Still-May-Pass">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-29:/commentary/2756488 2008-08-29T00:00:00Z Pusciastova: le donne disegnano! 2913 and HR. 5889 - the "Orphan Works Bill" needs to be opposed and defeated. And we need to do this> immediately! Here's why: 1. It changes the 1976 US CopyrightAct (enacted in 1978), and makes it virtually impossible for artiststo ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pusciastova.blogspot.com/2008/08/parliamo-di-cose-serie.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-27:/commentary/2740931 2008-08-27T00:00:00Z INFEKTA 2913 and HR. 5889 - the "Orphan Works Bill" needs to be opposed and defeated. And we need to do this immediately! Here's why: 1. It changes the 1976 US Copyright Act (enacted in 197 , and makes it virtually impossible for artists to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ilneofita.blogspot.com/2008/08/dal-blog-di-andrea-longhi-urgente-e.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2730707 2008-08-25T00:00:00Z MerdaFriends: gli amici che tutti vorrebbero... 2913 and HR. 5889 - the "Orphan Works Bill" needs to be opposed and defeated. And we need to do this immediately! Here's why: 1. It changes the 1976 US Copyright Act (enacted in 1978), and makes it virtually impossible for artists to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://merdafriends.blogspot.com/2008/08/proposta-di-legge-in-america.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2704113 2008-08-21T00:00:00Z melanie photo blog Last night, I just attend a brief lecture on the the HR 5889 Orphan Works Act of 2008. I got just enough knowledge to make me dangerous. Now is it good or bad for artists? Well, I can not say for sure (probably not good is in the back ...<br /><br /><a href="http://melaniephotoblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/donde-estan-mis-hijos.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2702592 2008-08-21T00:00:00Z Fire When Ready - A Blog About Books and Writing Congress may soon be passing The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889), which would require all artists (writers, this means you) to record their works with private registries, and to pay for the service. Supposedly intended to place works ...<br /><br /><a href="http://southpawwrite.blogspot.com/2008/08/selected-shorts-xvi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2702434 2008-08-21T00:00:00Z Gridley Fires- A Blog About Books and Writing Congress may soon be passing The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889), which would require all artists (writers, this means you) to record their works with private registries, and to pay for the service. Supposedly intended to place works ...<br /><br /><a href="http://southpawrite.blogspot.com/2008/08/selected-shorts-xvi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-17:/commentary/2683249 2008-08-17T00:00:00Z FocalPower...the blog One of the most debated issues in the landscape of photography today has been the pending Orphaned Works Act of 2008. Recently, Dan Heller has posted a wonderful historical comparison of the Orphaned Works Act to the Fair Use provision ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.focalpower.com/2008/08/17/analying-the-orphaned-works-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-14:/commentary/2691661 2008-08-14T00:00:00Z CRAFT I&#39;m extremely concerned about the devastating consequences of pending bill HR 5889 - The Orphan Works Act of 2008. It will undermine the entire Art world and current copyright protections. Unfortunately, as currently written, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftonline.org/en/art/?130">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-14:/commentary/2682415 2008-08-14T00:00:00Z Copyright Issues As an artist and a small business owner, I&#39;m writing to oppose HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008 as currently drafted. Please support the amendments submitted jointly by the Illustrators&#39; Partnership of America, the Artists Rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.authorscopyright.com/2008/08/asip-opposition-to-hr-5889-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-14:/commentary/2677465 2008-08-14T00:00:00Z CRAFT I&#39;m extremely concerned about the devastating consequences of pending bill HR 5889 - The Orphan Works Act of 2008. It will undermine the entire Art world and current copyright protections. Unfortunately, as currently written, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftonline.org/en/art/?129">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-12:/commentary/2750170 2008-08-12T00:00:00Z Copyright Issues The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889) was introduced to Congress on April 24, 2008. The bill proposes to that all artists must record their works with private registries as well as paying the registry for the service. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.authorscopyright.com/2008/08/awps-opposition-to-hr-5889-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-12:/commentary/2682414 2008-08-12T00:00:00Z Copyright Issues HR 5889 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5889 To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2008. Mr. BERMAN (for himself, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://authorscopyright.blogspot.com/2008/08/h-r-5889-orphan-works-act-of-2008-full.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/2776192 2008-08-05T00:00:00Z Financial News The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) "Orphan Works Act of 2008" (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without first obtaining permission. The user can later claim that a diligent search was conducted but the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://financianews.blogspot.com/2008/08/prweb-business-books-40.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2597939 2008-08-02T00:00:00Z designhouse Congress is passing bills around (S.2913-The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 and HR5889-The Orphan Works Act of 2008). These bills will allow anyone to use an design, illustration, photography, musical composition, film or piece ...<br /><br /><a href="http://designhouse37.blogspot.com/2008/08/orphan-works-bills-of-2008.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2590152 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog 2913) &quot;Orphan Works Act of 2008&quot; (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without first obtaining permission. The user can later claim that a diligent search was conducted but the owner could not be found in any later action ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/08/orphan-works---pending-federal-law-threatens-all-copyright-owners.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2580476 2008-07-30T00:00:00Z COPYRIGHT LAW and COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 2913) &quot;Orphan Works Act of 2008&quot; (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without first obtaining permission. The user can later claim that a diligent search was conducted but the owner could not be found in any later action ...<br /><br /><a href="http://researchcopyright.blogspot.com/2008/07/pending-federal-law-threatens-all.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2572325 2008-07-29T00:00:00Z helpstuff blog He then says, &quot;Should HR 5889 come to the floor of the US House of Representatives for a vote, I would be sure to keep your concerns in mind.&quot; Um...thanks, I guess. Does that mean that you&#39;re going to vote to preserve my rights as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.helpstuff.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/29/orphan_works_act_in_consideration">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/commentary/2567351 2008-07-28T00:00:00Z &quot;When the going gets weird, the weird... Thank you for contacting me about HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. I appreciate your thoughts concerning this issue. As you may know, an &quot;orphan work&quot; is a copyrighted work whose owner is difficult or impossible to identify. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://willseberger.blogspot.com/2008/07/giffords-loves-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/commentary/2564621 2008-07-28T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog Howard Berman is holding closed door hearings on Wednesday May 21st to see what if any revisions they are going to make to their version of the bill (HR 5889). One outcome could be a new joint committee to reconcile any differences ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/07/orphan-works---aspps-best-practices-for-locating-copyright-owners.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/commentary/2645969 2008-07-25T00:00:00Z Blog of Burgess If you want to take a look at the Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889), you can find it here. By the way, this bill has been kicking around for several years in different forms. For whatever it&#39;s worth, it has never passed. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.ebusinesslawgroup.com/2008/07/are-we-losing-our-common-law-copyrights.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/commentary/2554794 2008-07-25T00:00:00Z Comments for Jeffrey Zeldman Presents The... Like you, I am concerned that HR 5889 would place the burden on the artists to register their work and that it would lessen consequences to those who violated copyrights and damaged artists’ careers. Creators deserve protections and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zeldman.com/2008/07/23/protest-the-orphan-works-bills/#comment-38298">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/commentary/2545392 2008-07-24T00:00:00Z GHava{Blog} 2913) and the Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without first obtaining permission. “The Orphan Works bill has the potential to erode the protection that copyright owners have fought for over ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ghava.org/copyright-interoperability-the-orphan-works-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/commentary/2545391 2008-07-24T00:00:00Z adcharlotte Congressional Legislation The Orphan Works Act of 2008 Bill # HR5889 Original Sponsor: Howard Berman (D-CA 28th) Cosponsor Total: 4 (last sponsor added 04/24/2008) 2 Democrats 2 Republicans About This Legislation: How the Orphan Works ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.adcharlotte.com/2008/07/24/how-the-orphan-works-bills-affects-visual-artists/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/commentary/2535036 2008-07-22T00:00:00Z Breaking News US 2913) “Orphan Works Act of 2008″ (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without first obtaining Read More… Source: PR Web (press release) at 2008-07-22T07:10:07Z hr 1955 hr 1955 hr 1955 hr 1955 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.breakingnewsus.com/news/hr-1955-100507.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-21:/commentary/2523546 2008-07-21T00:00:00Z das Blog The House Judiciary Committee is about to mark-up HR 5889, the Orphan Works 2008 bill. This means it could go to the floor to be scheduled for a vote later in the week. You do not want this to happen.<br /><br /><a href="http://donschaefer.net/wordpress/2008/07/your-creative-life-interrupted/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-20:/commentary/2519349 2008-07-20T00:00:00Z みうらゆうのうらはてブ『ちょび... Orphan Worksの利用に関する法律案、議会で検討中（米） | カレントアウェアネス・ポータル; Search Results - THOMAS (Libr<br /><br /><a href="http://d.hatena.ne.jp/himagine_no9/20080721/p2">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-19:/commentary/2592506 2008-07-19T00:00:00Z Underground fair use test site http://ruinedart.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-art-bill-hr-5889-has-passed.html このリンク先は署名に関する記事です。さらにその先に署名関連ãƒ<br /><br /><a href="http://tsuda.tumblr.com/post/42837954">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-19:/commentary/2576346 2008-07-19T00:00:00Z moc.rlbmut.tumblr.com http://ruinedart.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-art-bill-hr-5889-has-passed.html このリンク先は署名に関する記事です。さらにその先に署名関連ãƒ<br /><br /><a href="http://mocrlbmut.tumblr.com/post/42874085">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-19:/commentary/2546591 2008-07-19T00:00:00Z mgk tumblr. http://ruinedart.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-art-bill-hr-5889-has-passed.html このリンク先は署名に関する記事です。さらにその先に署名関連ãƒ<br /><br /><a href="http://mgk.tumblr.com/post/42842544">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-19:/commentary/2518050 2008-07-19T00:00:00Z Hexenkessel http://ruinedart.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-art-bill-hr-5889-has-passed.html このリンク先は署名に関する記事です。さらにその先に署名関連ãƒ<br /><br /><a href="http://hexe.tumblr.com/post/42863882">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-18:/commentary/2540077 2008-07-18T00:00:00Z soul secret service Congress is quietly passing a significant change to the Copyright Act that will radically restructure copyright law and legalize the infringement of artists’ rights. Read Tess Taylor’s report here: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://soulsecretservice.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/artists-take-action-congress-could-orphan-your-work/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-17:/commentary/2504311 2008-07-17T00:00:00Z Diane Clancy&#39;s Art Blog Write and ask them to support the amendments submitted jointly by the Illustrators’ Partnership, the Artists Rights Society and the Advertising Photographers of America. http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5889-amendments.html ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2008/07/orphan-works-postponed/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-17:/commentary/2502235 2008-07-17T00:00:00Z Stop Content Theft : Art in a Virtual Era Before they took a mile, they gave an inch: the House IP subcommittee passed HR 5889, an “orphan works” bill that removes the massive penalties associated with copyright infringement if the work belongs to a copyright holder who can’t ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.stopcontenttheft.com/?p=604">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/commentary/2564476 2008-07-16T00:00:00Z Artists Against Orphan Works Bill http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5889-amendments.html These amendments would: Insure that the bill will only affect true orphaned work; Insure that the bill will not violate international trade agreements; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://against-orphan-works.blogspot.com/2008/07/just-in-from-illustrators-partnership_16.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/commentary/2501741 2008-07-16T00:00:00Z Photo Business News &amp; Forum This is the session where Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor for a vote. We&#39;ve submitted several critical ...<br /><br /><a href="http://photobusinessforum.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-works-faqs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2580477 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog Photography Director Rob Hagart discusses HR5889 ORPHAN WORKS ACT OF 2008 (INTRODUCED IN HOUSE) on his online blog * An article from The Artist Foundation about the Orphan works Act * The American Society of Media photographers throws ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/07/orphan-works---you-could-lose-your-rights-to-all-the-work-you-have-ever-created.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2503111 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z NEWSblurts A markup session is where a Judicial Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor for a vote at any time. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://glc-newsblurts.livejournal.com/1002.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2494265 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z Strobist.com I thought this might be interesting to those who are keeping up with/ fighting against the Orphan Works Act of 2008 HR 5889. One of the cosponsors of the bill is Howard Coble, my local representative. I sent him an email a while back. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157606188940522/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2494264 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z Needle and ThREAD: Stitching for Literacy May I please speak with the person who is advising the congressman/woman on the Orphan Works legislation (HR 5889)? I heard the bill is scheduled to be marked up this week, and I would like to have the congressman share my concerns with ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jenfunkweber.com/funk-weber-designs/orphan-works.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2493687 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z Brandaide Two bills introduced in the House and Senate in SB 2913 (the “Shawn Bentley Orphans Works Act of 2008, Senate Bill 2913 and HR 5889 (“Orphan Works Act of 2008”) threaten to dismantle copyright protection under the guise of protecting ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brandaideblog.com/?p=51">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2493686 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z Ascender Rises Above As an artist and a small business owner, I’m writing to oppose HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008 as currently drafted. Please support the amendments submitted jointly by the Illustrators’ Partnership of America, the Artists Rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ascenderrisesabove.com/wordpress/?p=3895">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/commentary/2492535 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z Close your eyes my little goblin ====================================================Sample Letter Urging The Congress &amp; Senate to Reject Orphan Works Legislation (HR 5889 and S 2913)====================================================[In lieu of sending the following ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jesijean.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-works-legislation-please-read.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/2491013 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z San Francisco Society of Illustrators The Orphan Works Act of 2008 currently exists in two versions: House bill HR 5889, and Senate bill S 2913 The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 . Both bills threaten individual creators by imposing unacceptable conditions on the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sfillustrators.blogspot.com/2008/07/hello-members-if-you-didnt-get-chance.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/2490999 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z Wizards Keep - The Tim Perkins Blog As an artist and a small business owner, I&#39;m writing to oppose HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008 as currently drafted. Please support the amendments submitted jointly by the Illustrators&#39; Partnership of America, the Artists Rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wizards-keep.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-works-act_15.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/2488951 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z Buckaroo&#39;s Bazaar This is the session where Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor for a vote.We&#39;ve submitted several critical ...<br /><br /><a href="http://buckaroosbazaar.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-works-legislation.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/2488229 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z Carolina Creations Fine Art &amp; Contemporary... Amendments to HR 5889 will most likely be offered by House Judiciary Committee Members- some will improve the bill, some will not. The Committee will then vote to accept or reject the changes. After markup, the bill could be reported ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carolinacreations.blogspot.com/2008/07/copyright-orphan-law-theyre-at-it-again.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/commentary/2486392 2008-07-14T00:00:00Z IMBIBE This is the session where Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor for a vote. We&#39;ve submitted several critical ...<br /><br /><a href="http://saillos.blogspot.com/2008/07/orhan-works-update.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-13:/commentary/2491295 2008-07-13T00:00:00Z Artists Against Orphan Works Bill This is the session where Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor for a vote. We&#39;ve submitted several critical ...<br /><br /><a href="http://against-orphan-works.blogspot.com/2008/07/just-in-from-illustrators-partnership.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-13:/commentary/2486381 2008-07-13T00:00:00Z Blissink Studios As an artist and a small business owner, I&#39;m writing to oppose HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008 as currently drafted. Please support the amendments submitted jointly by the Illustrators&#39; Partnership of America, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blissinkstudios.blogspot.com/2008/07/dear-congressman.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-13:/commentary/2484786 2008-07-13T00:00:00Z das Blog This is the session where Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://donschaefer.net/wordpress/2008/07/orphan-works-alert/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-13:/commentary/2484785 2008-07-13T00:00:00Z Wizards Keep - The Tim Perkins Blog This is the session where Committee Members will propose, accept and reject amendments to HR 5889. After markup, the bill could be reported out of the House Committee and go to the floor for a vote. We&#39;ve submitted several critical ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wizards-keep.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-works-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-11:/commentary/2517527 2008-07-11T00:00:00Z ILLUSTRATORS&#39; PARTNERSHIP ORPHAN WORKS BLOG Suggested Amendments to HR 5889 The Orphan Works Act of 2008 Submitted on Behalf of The Illustrators’ Partnership of America Artists Rights Society Advertising Photographers of America to the Committee on the Judiciary US House of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5889-amendments.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-11:/commentary/2472341 2008-07-11T00:00:00Z The Saltbox Sampler The bill numbers are HR 5889 and Senate Bill 2913. The organizations officially opposed to this legislation are the Craft &amp; Hobby Assn., The National NeedleArts Assn., the Society of Decorative Painters, and a wide range of groups ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thesaltboxstudio.typepad.com/the_saltbox_sampler/2008/07/help-help.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/commentary/2475045 2008-07-10T00:00:00Z thingtryfall The House of Representatives Intellectual Property subc approved Orphan Works legislation (HR 5889) on May 7. That bill will be voted on soon by the full House Judiciary Committee, reportedly after a planned meeting/hearing of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://housebadgreat.blogspot.com/2008/07/dragon-songs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/commentary/2452850 2008-07-08T00:00:00Z DevTopics The US Congress is considering a major reform of copyright law intended to solve the problem of “orphan works,” copyrighted material whose owner cannot be found. This “reform” would significantly limit the rights of original artists and<br /><br /><a href="http://www.devtopics.com/copywrong-how-hr-5889-orphan-works-bill-will-reduce-the-rights-of-individual-artists/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/commentary/2452391 2008-07-07T15:01:13Z All About Art! Artists, Competitions,Visual Art Guide, Events, News, Features and Columns - Creative Sculpture You could lose your rights to all the work you have ever created. Immediate action is needed concerning the Senate Bill S. 2913 and House Bill H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Acts of 2008. [ owb01.jpg] America is known for the country that protects an indivi<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bestofartists.com/creative-sculpture/2008/7/7/you-could-lose-your-rights.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/commentary/2457863 2008-07-07T00:00:00Z Untitled 2913 in the Senate and the HR 5889 in the House. For a detailed explanation of why so many artists oppose this bill go here or to this excellent blog on arts and crafts law. Even if you are not an artist please call or write your ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nostoneunstrung.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-bill-update-action-needed.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/commentary/2450487 2008-07-07T00:00:00Z The Business of Art As you know, there is legislation in both the House and Senate; the two bills are S.2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 and HR5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. The current status of these bills is different for each one. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://allancomport.typepad.com/allans_blog/2008/07/icon5--address-on-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/commentary/2443672 2008-07-06T00:00:00Z Frances Stem [asterisk-users] HR 5889. Re: [asterisk-users] Require Billing solution for Calling Cards retail… [asterisk-users] New Polycom SpectraLink 8002 Wifi SIP Handset. Re: [asterisk-users] Cell phone to PSTN adapter or IAX ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iesimonbolivar.edu.co/blog/francesstem/2008/07/06/kia-orange-county-south-orange-county-has-seen-major-population-growth-in-the-last-two-decades-and-now-that-have-placed-heavy-demands-on-the-freeway-and-transportation-systems-said-kia/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/2610777 2008-07-05T00:00:00Z Google Asterisk Connection On Saturday 05 July 2008 19:59:25 Tom Poe wrote: &gt; Tilghman Lesher wrote: &gt; &gt; On Saturday 05 July 2008 18:33:50 Alex Balashov wrote: &gt; &gt;&gt; I am curious for your thoughts on US HR... Use IPvaani Service to make FREE international Calls.<br /><br /><a href="http://googleasterisk.blogspot.com/2008/07/re-asterisk-users-hr-5889_9179.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/2439942 2008-07-05T00:00:00Z Adventures in Nerdville The Orphaned Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889) and (S.2913) is worded in such a way that if someone does a ‘reasonable search’ and cannot find the author of a particular image, piece of code or text, they are free to use it as if there were ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vortex-tech.com/blog/2008/07/05/please-write-your-legislators-about-this-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-04:/commentary/2433213 2008-07-04T00:00:00Z artsandcraftslaw Please VOTE NO on bill HR 5889 when it comes for a vote. It has rocketed through the Senate and there is a fear it will be slipped through before the end of the legislative calendar (which may be less than 30 days!). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artsandcraftslaw.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphan-workswhere-does-it-stand.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-02:/commentary/2426510 2008-07-02T00:00:00Z The Art of Phyllis Hornung Peacock 2913: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 and the House version, HR 5889: Orphan Works Act of 2008. The bills set out to free up &quot;orphaned works&quot; (those which are no longer covered by copyright or whose copyright owners cannot be ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theartofphyllishornungpeacock.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html#6080225369310961324">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-02:/commentary/2426091 2008-07-02T00:00:00Z INDEPENDENT NEEDLEWORK NEWS The bill numbers are HR 5889 and Senate Bill 2913. The organizations officially opposed to this legislation are the Craft &amp; Hobby Assn., The National NeedleArts Assn., the Society of Decorative Painters, and a wide range of groups ...<br /><br /><a href="http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/07/02/together-we-can-stop-the-orphan-works-bill-and-we-must/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-02:/commentary/2423330 2008-07-02T00:00:00Z inherited insanity The Orphan Works Bill - HR 5889 has been sent to the House Judiciary Subcommittee this past May. The sponsor and all 3 co-sponsors of this bill are also on the subcommittee. These are the members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://virginiapaints.livejournal.com/83994.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/commentary/2523733 2008-06-30T00:00:00Z Arts and Crafty &quot;Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. Based on the large volume of mail my office has received regarding this bill, I recognize that this is an issue of great importance to the people of Upstate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artsandcrafty.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/representative.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/commentary/2501761 2008-06-30T00:00:00Z Arts and Crafty &quot;Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. Based on the large volume of mail my office has received regarding this bill, I recognize that this is an issue of great importance to the people of Upstate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artsandcrafty.net/2008/06/representative.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/commentary/2484787 2008-06-30T00:00:00Z hometablefall &quot;Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. Based on the large volume of mail my office has received regarding this bill, I recognize that this is an issue of great importance to the people of Upstate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://shopneedall.blogspot.com/2008/06/flowers-arrangements-weddings.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/commentary/2415314 2008-06-30T00:00:00Z Media South Contact your Congressman in opposition to HR 5889 by clicking here http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11389081 To add your name to a petition against this Anti-Free Speech, Anti-Artist, Anti-Journalist ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mediasouth.blogspot.com/2008/06/stop-orphan-works-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/2410611 2008-06-29T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog HR 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008. Six months ago, the last version of an Orphan Works bill died in Congressional committee. Now, a new Orphan Works bill has surfaced in two different versions, one in the House and one in the Senate. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/hr-5889---orphan-works-act-of-2008.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/2405964 2008-06-29T00:00:00Z Sharp Pencil Creative Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. Based on the large volume of mail my office has received regarding this bill, I recognize that this is an issue of great importance to the people of Upstate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sharppencilcreative.blogspot.com/2008/06/kirsten-gillibrand-d-shes-getting-my.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/2405180 2008-06-29T00:00:00Z Database Management HR 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008 Six months ago, the last version of an Orphan Works bill died in Congressional committee. Now, a new Orphan Works bill has surfaced in two different versions, one in the House and one in the Senate. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.databasemanagementconsulting.com/2008/06/hr-5889-orphan-works-act-of-2008/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/commentary/2394234 2008-06-27T00:00:00Z QuinnCreative On April 24, Senators Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Representatives Howard Berman (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI) and Lamar Smith (R-TX) introduced legislation (S.2913, HR 5889), which is now being referred to as the Shawn ...<br /><br /><a href="http://quinncreative.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/copyright-orphan-works-act-update/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/commentary/2394233 2008-06-27T00:00:00Z QuinnCreative On April 24, Senators Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Representatives Howard Berman (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI) and Lamar Smith (R-TX) introduced legislation (S.2913, HR 5889), which is now being referred to as the Shawn ...<br /><br /><a href="http://quinncreative.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/copyright-orphan-works-act-update/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/commentary/2392704 2008-06-27T00:00:00Z Diary of a Mad Editor 2913 and HR 5889, which would significantly alter existing copyright law. These bills, the Orphan Works Act of 2008 or, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (the senate version) are very similar to a bill the failed in 2006, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://asteriusonline.com/diary/2008/06/27/if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it-or-who-the-hell-is-shawn-bentley-and-why-should-we-give-a-fuck/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/2390960 2008-06-26T00:00:00Z Dagorret Amid a dwindling economy, a controversial war, and an incomprehensible environmental crisis, it’s easy to overlook the more “benign” pitter-patter of Capitol Hill. As modern makers we declare independence in a sense, through what we ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dagorret.net/2008/06/26/new-copyright-will-affect-indie-artists-and-crafters/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/2390361 2008-06-25T00:00:00Z Orphan Works Opposition Headquarters Blog 2913) in the Senate and “The Orphan Works Act of 2008″ (HR 5889) in the House of Representatives, if enacted, would effectively allow anyone to steal copyrighted works for any purpose without fear of penalty. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.owoh.org/weblog/editorials/artists-aim-to-preserve-copyright-laws-and-protections.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/2377540 2008-06-23T00:00:00Z Crafting a Green World Amid a dwindling economy, a controversial war, and an incomprehensible environmental crisis, it’s easy to overlook the more “benign” pitter-patter of Capitol Hill. As modern makers we declare independence in a sense, through what we ...<br /><br /><a href="http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/06/23/the-shawn-bentley-orphan-works-act-how-new-copyright-legislation-will-affect-indie-artists-and-crafters/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/2377539 2008-06-23T00:00:00Z Crafting a Green World Autumn just filled us in on the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913). If you have any concerns about it, I’m here to tell you how to present those concerns to the people who can make a difference: the federal government. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/06/23/shawn-bentley-orphan-works-act-advocacy-craft-art/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-22:/commentary/2377296 2008-06-22T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog The &quot;Orphan Works Act of 2008&quot; (HR 5889 and S 2913) attempts to create a system where new creators can use old works without fear of massive lawsuits, provided that a good faith effort has been made to find out if the work in question ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/new-orphaned-works-act-would-limit-copyright-liability-by-nate-anderson.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-21:/commentary/2368646 2008-06-21T00:00:00Z New England Film Movement Blog Bill # HR5889 The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 Bill # S.2913 These bills effectively release creative work, whose authors or originators cannot be found, to use by anyone, including major corporations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beanywood.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,big-business-to-steal-artwork-sponsored-by-our-congress.html/Itemid,48/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-21:/commentary/2364213 2008-06-21T00:00:00Z New England Film Movement Blog Bill # HR5889 The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 Bill # S.2913 These bills effectively release creative work, whose authors or originators cannot be found, to use by anyone, including major corporations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beanywood.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,big-business-to-steal-artwork-sponsored-by-our-congress.html/Itemid,720/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2672254 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Gather: Articles by erotica June 19, 2008 at 09:41:56 Permalink HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008, DESTROYS THE COPYRIGHT VALIDITY OF ALL ARTISTS Diary Entry by Professor . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977378410&grpId=3659174697242324&nav=Groupspace">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2391062 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Gather: Articles by Gather Essentials: Politics June 19, 2008 at 09:41:56 Permalink HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008, DESTROYS THE COPYRIGHT VALIDITY OF ALL ARTISTS Diary Entry by Professor . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977378410&grpId=3659174697241980&nav=Groupspace">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2375429 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Mad In Chynnah HR 5889) est une loi extrêmement compliquée qui a des conséquences énormes pour tous les américains et tous les gens en général. Nous croyons que cette loi est une tentative insidieuse de contourner les lois américaines et ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chynnahbook.canalblog.com/archives/2008/06/20/9643700.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2375427 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Speed Reading Software The bills, HR 5889 and S. 2913, are intended to enable the use of copyrighted works without permission when the copyright owner cannot be found. … The orphan works legislation is intended to enable someone, after conducting a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.speedreadingsoftware.com/speed-reading/library-news/summary-of-us-orphan-works-legislation/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2368910 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S 2913) [pdf] and the Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889) [pdf], introduced on 24 April, require users of such materials to search diligently for their owners, and to compensate them if they ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/orphan-works---bill-catches-global-attention-by-dugie-standeford.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2363096 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Gather: Articles by Gather Essentials: News June 19, 2008 at 09:41:56 Permalink HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008, DESTROYS THE COPYRIGHT VALIDITY OF ALL ARTISTS Diary Entry by Professor . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977378410&grpId=3659174697244816&nav=Groupspace">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/2354936 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z Gather: Articles by Gather Writing Life June 19, 2008 at 09:41:56 Permalink HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008, DESTROYS THE COPYRIGHT VALIDITY OF ALL ARTISTS Diary Entry by Professor . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977378410&grpId=3659174697253097&nav=Groupspace">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/commentary/2354937 2008-06-19T00:00:00Z Squawkings From the Raven There are two bills - one filed in the House (HR 5889) and one in the Senate (S. 2913-The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008). Although there are some differences between the bills, they are both highly problematic and should not ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-w88mc8YjbagSMn9M8S6j.N76jLhdYg--?cq=1&p=388">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/commentary/2350444 2008-06-19T00:00:00Z Mandalorian Brotherhood Public Forum Feed Strip Notes:. Thursday, June 19, 2008. Ah the old Tickle-Me-Elmo gag. You knew I had to get it in some how and what better setting than a courtroom. For this strip I needed a Lionel Hutz (Shyster Lawyer in the Simpson’s) type character ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=77505&TabID=668716&ForumID=1195938&TopicID=7097813&Msg=35522193">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/commentary/2350391 2008-06-19T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog There are two bills - one filed in the House (HR 5889) and one in the Senate (S. 2913-The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008). Although there are some differences between the bills, they are both highly problematic and should not ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/orphan-works---opposition-headquarters-httpwwwowohorg.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/commentary/2375425 2008-06-18T00:00:00Z ASMP/North Carolina I don&#39;t like this bill any more than anyone else, but unlike some, I am a realist. The next version will be far worse if we go that route! http://asmp-nc.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-hr-5889.html --Margo Pinkerto, President ASMP/NC ...<br /><br /><a href="http://asmp-nc.blogspot.com/2008/06/orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/commentary/2337551 2008-06-17T00:00:00Z TOLEDO TOBOGGAN arts, life, toledo Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal (above). NY Times article on Front Inc., and unique facade engineering, that mentions at length the Glass Pavilion. Blogs of Note/Enjoyment: Enjoying Toledo, Shine Pottery, historymike ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.toledotoboggan.com/2008/06/toboggan-digs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/commentary/2336871 2008-06-17T00:00:00Z Steve Marsel Photo Blog (HR 5889 [house] and S. 2913 [senate].) What do the Bills Actually Say? The most important thing the bills say is that use of an Orphan Work is still infringement. They are not letting anyone off the hook or granting them immunity for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/orphan-works---by-ellen-million---what-do-the-bills-actually-say.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/commentary/2332102 2008-06-16T18:43:03Z