Steve Peterman

RIAA Chimes In on Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:13:38 -0700

The debate continued over net neutrality on Capitol Hill today, with RIAA chairman/CEO Mitch Bainwol weighing in on a bill that would set U.S. broadband policy and mandate an FCC study.

Few Are Neutral in Net Neutrality Battles

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:59:11 -0700

While most of America's attention was fixated on the never-ending Democratic primary, another contest was being waged on Capitol Hill, where supporters and opponents of "net neutrality" tussled over proposed legislation that would guarantee the right of all Internet users to access content equally.

Writers Guild, West Steps Up Fight for Internet Freedom

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:17:41 -0700

The Writers Guild of America, West continues to take a strong stance on the principle of “net neutrality” as necessary public policy to preserve internet freedom.

Congress Addresses Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:29:49 -0700

Even as showbiz talent and management have found a common enemy in the threat posed by online piracy, the divide between the two camps regarding Net neutrality remains wide, testimony in a congressional hearing demonstrated Tuesday.

Markey Faults Hollywood on Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:49:13 -0700

Rep. Ed Markey accused the entertainment industry of pulling a bait and switch as Hollywood attempts to paint the "network neutrality" doctrine as a safe harbor for copyright pirates.

Markey, D-Mass., one of the primary authors of the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, took issue with the entertainment industry's arguments that Internet nondiscrimination legislation will aid bootleggers.

Internet Is the New TV, Says Hannah Head

Stevie Converse — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:08:15 -0700

Steve Peterman, executive producer of Hannah Montana and a member of the Writers Guild, told a Capitol Hill audience Tuesday that the Internet is unquestionably the new TV, and that Congress needs to make sure that the major media companies don't control access to that new medium as they do to their old one.