RIAA Goes After the Wrong Gal
(Wired) BOSTON — In a possible case of mistaken identity, the recording industry has withdrawn a lawsuit against a 66-year-old sculptor who claims never to have even downloaded song-sharing software, let alone used it.
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UPDATE: 12-year-old settles music swap lawsuit
Thank you cyberduck for the followup research. The previously mentioned 12 year girl and her single mother were sued by the RIAA for $2,000. I’m certain that the executives (certainly not the artists, they...
12-year-old settles music swap lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — A day after being sued for illegally sharing music files through the Internet, a 12-year-old girl has settled with the Recording Industry Association of America.
Peace Offering for File Traders?
(Wired) The music industry plans to offer what it calls a “general amnesty” to file traders who step forth and promise not to do it again, but experts say few will take the bait....
RIAA Slapped with Antitrust Suit
(Internet News) A group of independent webcasters opposed to “unreasonably high” royalty rates has filed suit in federal court accusing the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) of antitrust violations.
