A) US Congress - The Small Claims Bill [ H.R. 3945 ]
The CASE Act is a bill that would create a powerful new “small claims” tribunal at the U.S. Copyright Office. H.R.3945
The one-size-fits-all copyright system may work well for some high value/low volume creators but it doesn't work at all for the high volume/low value creators.
Most low value creators report multiple infringements around or below $3,000. But the way the law is set up, the only remedy is federal court and it has to be $30,000 and costs thousands in legal fees.
This bill set up a new 3-judge court to dispute small copyright claims.
1. The Small Claims Process Would be Voluntary.
2. The Small Claims Process Would be Affordable and Efficient.
3. The Copyright Claims Board Would be Fair and Balanced.
4. The CASE Act Allows for a Variety of Claims.
5. The Small Claims Process is Accountable.
6. The CASE Act Would Prevent Abuse.
The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the Law) creates new protections for Freelance Workers against unlawful payment practices and retaliation by Hiring Parties. The first of its kind, the Law was passed by the New York City Council in October 2016, and Mayor Bill de Blasio signed it in November 2016. The
Law became effective May 15, 2017.
The Office of Labor Policy & Standards (OLPS) within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) administers the Law. For more information about the Law, go to Frequently Asked Questions or visit nyc.gov.
If you are a Freelance Worker, the Law empowers you in several ways:
1. You have a right to sue in court for violations of the written contract, payment, and retaliation provisions of the Law.
2. You can get statutory damages, double damages, and/or reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs for violations of the Law.
3. You can file a complaint about a Hiring Party with OLPS, and OLPS will try to resolve the dispute.
4. You have access to new resources to help you understand the court system.
