As of December 1, 2016, new regulations promulgated by the US Copyright Office will take effect regarding the “safe harbor” provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The regulations affect internet service providers and others whose websites allow third parties to post content, such as chat rooms or discussion forums, by requiring electronic filing for designating DMCA agents and renewals every three years.
For more information, read the full LawFlash written by our colleagues David O. Johanson and Jane W. Wise: DMCA Safe Harbor Protection Requires Action Under New Copyright Regulations.