Menell

Professors Balganesh and Menell discuss the American Law Institute's restatement of copyright law, addressing criticisms of lack of transparency and methodologies. They explore the development of the 1976 Copyright Act and the challenges faced in updating copyright law. The speakers also highlight issues with the selection process, funding, and limitations of the restatement project. They discuss the confusion surrounding the interpretation of the word 'publish' in copyright law and the expansion of distribution rights. Can the restatement still have a good outcome?