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Will the Music Industry Sue Your Kid?

Authors :
Bialik, Carl
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 9/10/2003, Vol. 242 Issue 50, pD1-D12. 2p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Answers several hypothetical questions that individuals may have in light of recent lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against several individuals accused of copyright infringement. Number of individuals engaged in online file-sharing services, suggesting that the chances of any one individual being sued are slim; Statement that the number of songs downloaded is the determinant of whether an individual may be sued; Potential penalties if sued; Details of the amnesty program offered by the RIAA; How the companies caught individuals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
242
Issue :
50
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
10769770