It’s Elementary: Court Rules Sherlock Holmes is Public Domain

In a December 23 ruling, a federal judge declared that the character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as other characters and elements of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic series are in the public domain. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Doncaster campaigners lose ruling on closures

Campaigners in Doncaster have lost their fight to re-open two libraries after a judge's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Not Just for Kids: Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire launches full-court press for reading

The basketball captain and father introduces a book series meant to encourage kids to pick up books and take control of their surroundings.NBA superstar Amar'e Stoudemire is so passionate about promoting literacy that he has a tattoo on his forearm that says "Read." This week, the 29-year-old... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DoJ ruling set for next June

Penguin, Macmillan and Apple must wait just under a year for the ruling on the ebook price... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unified Scores $10 Million from Conde Nast Parent Advance Publications

It looks to be a good time for tech investments, with enterprise marketing company Unified receiving $10 million from Conde Nast parent company Advance Publications. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2012-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RCUK embargo rule 'would cause publisher collapse'

Making journals free after a six-month embargo period would lead to libraries cancelling... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Georgia ruling 'unworkable'

Cambridge University Press has condemned last week's judgment in the copyright violation case... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin c.e.o Makinson to DoJ 'see you in court'

Penguin chief executive John Makinson has said the Department of Justice's document alleging... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How WSJ.com’s Court Case Affects Online Publishers

A New York court recently sided with the Wall Street Journal’s decision to change its terms of service for subscribers, a surprising decision indicating that digital publishers may have more legal leeway than previously imagined. WSJ decide ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biteback and Hain face contempt of court case

  Proceedings for contempt of court are being brought against Biteback Publishing and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The New Press: 20 Years of Publishing ‘in the Public Interest’

Twenty years after it was founded by former Pantheon publisher Andre Schiffrin as a nonprofit publisher with a mission statement to publish “in the public interest,” the New Press is on something of a roll. The house has a new bestseller—Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow—spacious offices in... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Court of Appeal upholds Digital Economy Act

The Publishers Association has said it is looking forward to working with internet service... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MCB scoops three from Young Sherlock author

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired three titles from its Young Sherlock Holmes author... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MCB acquires three from Young Sherlock author

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired three titles from its Young Sherlock Holmes author... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent case refused by Supreme Court

In a major blow, Brent campaigners have been refused permission to take their case against six... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S' Midson to become publicity consultant

Simon & Schuster non-fiction commissioning editor Colin Midson is leaving the company to set... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle Store for iPad Dodges Apple's 30 Percent Rule

Amazon's Kindle Store is now iPad optimized. The company on Tuesday introduced a new touch-friendly version of its ebook storefront for iPad that allows readers to purchase and read Kindle books whether it be in Safari with Kindle Cloud Reader or Kindle for iPad. Located at... Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2012-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Domain: For Libraries and Publishers, an E-Book Tug of War

E-books and audio books on the Web site of the New York Public Library. Publishers are waiting for an industrywide approach to e-lending to gel. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2011-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faceless net giants writing own rule books

Businesses have little recourse - or human contact - when resolving disputes with Google or Facebook, write Julian Lee and Ben Grubb. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald

[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2011-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google partners with Bloomsbury Public Library Online

Google is partnering with Bloomsbury's Public Library Online, sponsoring two of the digital... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA appoints new Head of Public Affairs

The Publishers Association has appointed a new head of public affairs, Gemma Hersh. Meanwhile... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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