LotG 004: Shiver Me Timbers! A SOPA Discussion.

• I. Arrrgh, matey! Geoff suggests an interactive piracy episode. We thought Melina was the pro-cosplaying
  host?

• II. This is not our typical episode structure. If this is your first time with us, we recommend you go back
  and start with Episode 1, 2, or 3, and then come back!

• III. Breaking down SOPA into an easily digestible “soup” so you have a discussion topic at your holiday
  party! Also, Melina has a minor in Spanish.

• IV. Thank Yous! The Podge Cast interviewed us on Episode 167, Geeky Law!

• V. The Stop Online Piracy Act
  • A. SOPA’s purported purpose.
  • B. Committee for the Liberation and Integration of Terrifying Organisms and their Rehabilitation Into
    Society. Melina loves Red Dwarf. Geoff is more of a Harry Potter guy.
  • C. SOPA hate should be fully informed. Time to debunk.
  • D. Did you know SOPA also covers counterfeit goods and pharmaceuticals?
  • E. The House’s “Four Track Process” to protect IP.
  • F. What does SOPA really do? Breaking down the sections of the proposed act.
    • 1. Section 102 – Attorney General’s methods of criminal enforcement.
    • 2. Section 103 – Enforcement method for IP rightsholders.
    • 3. Sections 104-105 – Immunity to third party sites for voluntarily taking action.
    • 4. Section 201 – Increased penalties for streaming. YouTube much?
      • a. Geoff outs Melina’s flash mob participation for the sake of illustration.
    • 5. Other sections in Title II – Increased penalties regarding counterfeit goods and
      pharmaceuticals.
  • G. Notable supporters and opponents.
  • H. Controversial aspects of SOPA.
  • I. Will the bad jokes never cease?
  • J. What’s next for SOPA? Time for some soup.
  • K. Geoff’s “lawyer answer.”

• VI. We love getting your topics. Look for another listener mail segment soon!

• VII. Catch us in two weeks for a Very Merry Christmas with Law of the Geek!

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