More than 50 major music companies have joined to file separate lawsuits against ISP providers Charter and Bright House for not doing enough to stop copyright infringement. Each suit could result in more than $1 billion in damages. Universal, Sony and WMG are joined by dozens of major music publishers…
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Universal Scores Win vs ISP In DMCA Safe Harbors Case
In the latest development in the case between ISP Grande Communications and Universal Music Group, a judge has ruled that Grande shouldn’t be able to use the DMCA’s ‘safe harbor’ defense since the ISP failed to terminate infringers. __________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt We’ve written a few…
Recognizing No-Win Situation, Cox Settles BMG Copyright Trolling Case [Op-Ed]
As the long running saga of BMG v. Cox finally draws to a close, the ISP finally realized that it was in a no-win situation, according to this op-ed by Mike Masnick. But Cox’s troubles are likely far from over. ______________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt The long…