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Kasparov's representative in Canada for FIDE election 2014 Robert Hamilton to sue CFC
Vlad wrote "I do not see how this is negative publicity for the CFC."
So, you don't think that the CFC president spreading a rumour that a master, the winner of the Maritimes Open, is considering suing the CFC, is bad publicity??
Re: Kasparov's representative in Canada for FIDE election 2014 Robert Hamilton to sue
I think FM Robert Hamilton has a minor point here.
And as IM Tom O'Donnell wrote, he did win a nice game.
However, I would be wondering if, when FM Hamilton served as Editor of 'Chess Canada' magazine, whether he reliably quoted the source of ALL game-oriented material he used in the magazine. I served as volunteer Copy Editor with FM Hamilton for over a year, when he was Editor, about ten years ago now, and examined all the material used in the magazine for each issue during my tenure; I certainly don't recall him worrying then about quoting sources precisely!
My practical recommendation, as a non-lawyer, would be for the CFC to apologize to FM Hamilton for the matter, promise to not repeat the practice in future, and then use the money it would likely spend on lawyers for the case to pay him to annotate the game for the online magazine, now edited by John Upper. The apology should appear there as well, along with the annotated game, for the record; this could also go into the Governors' Letter. I would think that should settle it with a minimum of time and trouble. :)
"IF" it is true means that as far as anyone is concerned, it is not true as of yet. It's kind of like saying Clinton or Trump has won the election before the vote has been counted.
I think FM Robert Hamilton has a minor point here.
And as IM Tom O'Donnell wrote, he did win a nice game.
However, I would be wondering if, when FM Hamilton served as Editor of 'Chess Canada' magazine, whether he reliably quoted the source of ALL game-oriented material he used in the magazine. I served as volunteer Copy Editor with FM Hamilton for over a year, when he was Editor, about ten years ago now, and examined all the material used in the magazine for each issue during my tenure; I certainly don't recall him worrying then about quoting sources precisely!
My practical recommendation, as a non-lawyer, would be for the CFC to apologize to FM Hamilton for the matter, promise to not repeat the practice in future, and then use the money it would likely spend on lawyers for the case to pay him to annotate the game for the online magazine, now edited by John Upper. The apology should appear there as well, along with the annotated game, for the record; this could also go into the Governors' Letter. I would think that should settle it with a minimum of time and trouble. :)
The precedent that you set by apologizing would certainly be comical.
Re: Kasparov's representative in Canada for FIDE election 2014 Robert Hamilton to sue
I am the "reliable" source Vlad refers to. I have been told by Robert himself that he is suing the CFC. He has told me that he has filed a claim with the Burlington, ON (CFC address) small claims court, and has sent a copy to me (a CFC Executive member).
Those are the facts.
I would have preferred not having to discuss this entire matter on CT, but wanted to reassure people we're not starting or spreading rumours.
Robert has been working on Copyright on Chess Games for GM's for a number of years. The CFC is just the first organization he will be suing in an attempt to build precedence. All of the past historical cases have gone against copyright of chess games.
Robert has been working on Copyright on Chess Games for GM's for a number of years. The CFC is just the first organization he will be suing in an attempt to build precedence. All of the past historical cases have gone against copyright of chess games.
How might a ruling go in the case of two players deliberately playing out a game that had already been published?
I am the "reliable" source Vlad refers to. I have been told by Robert himself that he is suing the CFC. He has told me that he has filed a claim with the Burlington, ON (CFC address) small claims court, and has sent a copy to me (a CFC Executive member).
Those are the facts.
I would have preferred not having to discuss this entire matter on CT, but wanted to reassure people we're not starting or spreading rumours.
Robert has been working on Copyright on Chess Games for GM's for a number of years. The CFC is just the first organization he will be suing in an attempt to build precedence. All of the past historical cases have gone against copyright of chess games.
Let's assume that RH is serious (as opposed to having a big laugh at the CFC's expense). Then:
1. What kind of legal precedent can you set in a provincial small claims court?
2. What if RH's opponent has no objection to publication of the game?
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop
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Re: Kasparov's representative in Canada for FIDE election 2014 Robert Hamilton to sue
Bob Armstrong -- What about if I am at a chess tournament and watch one of your games. I note the moves and then publish them on Facebook. Am I in danger of a lawsuit? What if I have a great memory (sadly I do not) and I play the game back from memory? This issue has tremendous implications for companies like Chessbase.
Last edited by Steve Karpik; Friday, 28th October, 2016, 08:40 AM.
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