Price gouging is not a new phenomenon by any means. Wikipedia describes it as a reaction to a “supply shock” that goes beyond what is “considered reasonable or fair.” Many states–particularly those in the hurricane belt–have laws against price gouging during states of emergency, such...

When the 110th Congress began in January there seemed to be little interest in copyright legislation. The newly elected Democratic majority was focused on reviewing Bush Administration policies on terrorism and privacy. There was continuing interest in patent reform, but a flurry of copyright...