---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 21:34:46 -0600 Subject: Inferno: Chilling Effects Clearinghouse
http://www.chillingeffects.org/ Question: What are Chilling Effects? Answer: "Chilling Effects" refers to the deterrent effect of legal threats or posturing, largely cease and desist letters independent of litigation, on lawful conduct. The Chilling Effects clearinghouse will catalogue cease and desist notices and present analyses of their claims to help recipients resist the chilling of legitimate activities (as well as understand when their activities are unlawful). The project's core, this database of letters and FAQ-style analyses is supplemented by legal backgrounders, news items, and pointers to statutes and caselaw. Periodic "weather reports" will sum up the legal climate for online activity. Of particular interest is their collection of FAQs on the DMCA, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Derivative Works, Domain Names, etc. http://www.chillingeffects.org/faq.cgi
