CCIA Against Including Copyright Proposal in Must-Pass Spending Bill

Adding legislation for a voluntary small claims board within the Copyright Office to a must-pass spending bill is “inappropriate,” the Computer & Communications Industry Association said Monday in response to reports of the spending legislation including the Case Act (see 1910210039). “Exposing small businesses and internet users to high penalties without effective due process in a new venue would enable litigants to circumvent the existing safeguards provided by the federal judicial system,” said President Matt Schruers.