Bell Faces $400M Lawsuit, ISPs Lobby for Change

0:00Bell is facing a $400 million lawsuit in Canada for allegedly ignoring the notice and notice system, which requires internet providers. To forward copyright warnings to users, other major internet service providers are now on edge, fearing they could face similar massive penalties. The ISP coalition, a group of these providers, has ramped up its efforts to push back. They've met with political staff in industry minister Melanie Jolie's office over the past few years, lobbying has also targeted officials at innovation, science and economic development, Canada, Canadian heritage, and even finance Canada. The goal is to tweak or scrap parts of the system that could lead to these huge financial hits. Despite all the meetings, no policy changes have come through yet. Providers say the rules put them in a tough spot between copyright holders and customers. Meanwhile, this unusual alliance among rivals shows how seriously the industry views the risk, with eyes on courts and lawmakers for what's next.

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