Big WTO ruling tomorrow

[Beanie]

As we all know sometimes these things come and go with little fanfare but this one is supposed to be big. Whether we want it or not tomorrow could change a lot of our futures.

Or not.

[ClarkePromotions]

What exactly is being decided tomorrow?

[Bryan]

Not sure what the exact thing they're ruling on tomorrow is, but the US has already made it well known that they have no problem defying WTO rulings. Last time they basically laughed at the WTO and they're response to is was so what. They're feeling is no country in their right mind will halt trading with the US because of some gambling ruling.

Bryan

[GregK]

I hope its the "Comply or its open season on U.S intellectual property."

[Beanie]

yup, that is it.

[GregK]

Thats a nuke bomb compared to everything else they've tried so far

[hoursurfing]

I believe it's not over complying or not as the US already said they would not comply. Now the announcement will be about compensation for Antigua/ Barbuda.

[GregK]

I heard all of the .EU & others are pushing for compensation?

This intellectual property thing is a whole other deal AFAIK?
I mentioned it the other day & got zero comments, are me & Beanie the only ones that have heard about it?
I know the music industry has been squealing like a pig already!

[hoursurfing]

From what I understand that's how the compensation will work for Antigua...in the form of being allowed to break US copyright protection. The arbitration panel is just deciding how much they will be awarded tomorrow.

The EU and US discussions end tomorrow as well but thats supposed to be mutually agreed to be delayed again. They probably want to see what the panel decides on Antigua first.

Is that what you mean Greg? Sorry, I'ma bit out of it...been surfing all day.

[GregK]

Yeah, thats it I only knew bits & pieces.
I just heard the basics & about the music industry flippin out, said "ooooh, that has some TEETH this time!"

Surfing? Where at?
I'm hittin' the frozen stuff first of week.