What We're Reading 3-22-2011
paidContent.org: Google Fined In French Court For Not Stopping Video Copyright Abuse
It turns out Google can still be successfully sued for hosting copyrighted material without authorisation.
Paris’ appeal court has found against Google on four counts in a case brought by a photographer, a film producer called Mondovino, makers of a documentary co-produced with Arte and the makers of another co-produced with Canal+. The search firm was ordered to pay €430,000 ($598,904/£369,370) damages and court costs.
Washington Post: Theaters fight proposed calorie disclosure rule for movie snacks
Movie theater chains are fighting a federal regulation that would require them to disclose that their popcorn contains as many as 1,460 calories, or equal to almost three Big Macs.
Chain restaurants with at least 20 U.S. locations would have to post the calorie content of menu items under a provision in the health-care law. Regulators will propose rules by March 23 and can include concession stands and grocery stores, according to guidance that came out last year.
The Hill: Administration backs online privacy legislation for the first time
The Obama administration is pushing Congress for the first time to pass online privacy legislation.
Brandweek: Chrysler Sues Detroit Retailer Over Trademarked Tagline
Chrysler’s Super Bowl tagline is spawning a cottage industry, and the car company—which is already selling its own “Imported from Detroit” clothing line—is none to happy about it.
Brandweek: FTC Flexes Its Muscle on Online Privacy
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission accused the online ad industry of not moving fast enough to protect consumers' online privacy. This year, the FTC flexed its authority to do something about it, reaching a settlement with Chitika, an online ad company.
