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DRM in the Law
Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a touchy issue in tech law in terms of both software and hardware, and should be re-evaluated.


 * Intro Paragraph
 * Talk about dynamic between hardware and software, especially now with upgradeable firmwares and "App" marketplaces.
 * Do you actually own your device?
 * Everything digital, harder to determine ownership and curtail piracy and file sharing
 * Define DRM
 * Technical Definitions
 * Types: Protected Mp3s, Sony Rootkit, Starforce in games.
 * Pros/Cons
 * Circumvention?
 * Hacking DRM
 * True ownership?
 * Cases:
 * ALA v. FCC (Broadcast Flag ruling)
 * Details
 * Facts
 * Opinion
 * Analysis
 * EFF: Jailbreaking
 * Details
 * Facts
 * Opinion
 * Analysis
 * Laws:
 * DMCA
 * What is it?
 * Impact
 * Evolution
 * Section 1201
 * Consumer Rights?
 * Impact
 * International Cases:
 * Brazil and Fair Use
 * Wrap up
 * Profound truth about the tech world