Chilling Effects Weather Reports

German Murderer Threatens to Censor Wikipedia

Rebecca Schoff, Chilling Effects Clearinghouse, November 13, 2009
Abstract: A convicted murderer is attempting to have his name removed from the English-language version of Wikipedia and all other media coverage of his crime under a German law that protects private citizens from having their names and likenesses published against their will.
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Ohio County's Free Wi-Fi Shut Down Over a Single Complaint

Rebecca Schoff, Chilling Effects Clearinghouse, November 13, 2009
Abstract: The chilling effect in Coshocton County, Ohio, was in obvious evidence last week when a single complaint from Sony Pictures Entertainment caused the county to shut down its free Wi-Fi service.
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Pending Legislation Could Make ISPs Liable for Financial Fraud

Rebecca Schoff, Chilling Effects Clearinghouse, November 6, 2009
Abstract: John Timmer over at Ars Technica has reported that a bill introduced in Congress last month would make Internet service providers liable if a particular kind of financial fraud is perpetrated on their networks.
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Takedown Hall of Shame Debuts at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Rebecca Schoff, Chilling Effects Clearinghouse, November 5, 2009
Abstract: The Electronic Frontier Foundation has inaugurated a new venue for exposing bogus copyright and trademark claims that stifle free speech on the Internet.
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Trademark Disunity: Clear Channel Zaps "Unity Day"

Research Staff, Chilling Effects Clearinghouse, October 9, 2009
Abstract: After announcing that Philadelphia radio station WDAS would not be able to sponsor the Unity Day festival for the first time in 30 years, Clear Channel has used an allegation of trademark rights in the name "Unity Day" to prevent citizens from raising funds and obtaining city permits to keep the tradition going.
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