More from the SC: File-Sharing Networks Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules
Internet file-sharing services will be held responsible if they intend for their customers to use software primarily to swap songs and movies illegally, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, rejecting warnings that the lawsuits will stunt growth of cool tech gadgets such as the next iPod.The unanimous decision sends the case back to lower court, which had ruled in favor of file-sharing services Grokster Ltd. and StreamCast Networks Inc. on the grounds that the companies couldn’t be sued. The justices said there was enough evidence of unlawful intent for the case to go to trial.
File-sharing services shouldn’t get a free pass on bad behavior, justices said.
Of course, this just clears the way for more suits. The exact regulation of the situation remains to be seen.
This was the stupidest of all the stupid decisions the court made this week and by golly that says a lot.
Internet file-sharing services will be held responsible if they intend for their customers to use software primarily to swap songs and movies illegally
The Defendant I’m shocked just shocked to hear people were trading music on my service your honor, I never intended that to happen.
The Judge Well, son, if you never intended it to happen… Case dismissed.
This is almost as bad as only letting local governments display 5 commandments.
Comment by Paul — Monday, June 27, 2024 @ 4:22 pm