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Access Copyright v. York U – And All Eyes Over to York U for What’s Next
Access Copyright v. York U – And All Eyes Over to York U for What’s Next
The Good News and the Bad News
The only good news for the Canadian educational community about the recent Federal Court decision in Access Copyright v. York University is that the judgment is, with respect, so clearly and consistently wrong that there is a strong likelihood of a successful appeal – assuming that York decides to appeal. An application for a stay of the judgment is presumably being considered. Otherwise, it is very bad news. It could prove to be very disruptive very quickly not only to York University but to the entire educational community in Canada. Moreover, unless the decision is overturned and preferably stayed in the meantime, there will be greatly increased costs, chill on innovation and education, and potential chaos.
To read more from Howard Knopf on this decision, go to his BLOG.
York University announced on July 31, 2017, that it would appeal the decision.