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U.S. Supreme Court Justices Offer Mixed Views During Arguments in Landmark 'Grokster' Case
April 29, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC ' The controversy over whether developers and distributors of peer-to-peer file-sharing software should be found liable for contributory and vicarious copyright infringement has been described as the most important copyright case for the entertainment industry in two decades ' or as an issue that Congress ultimately will decide. (That the underlying unlicensed downloading and uploading of entertainment content by consumers is direct infringement has already been made clear by courts.) To this observer in the court's press section, questioning by the U.S. Supreme Court justices during the recent oral arguments in what is known as the <i>Grokster</i> case demonstrated no clear consensus among the justices.
Decision of Note: <b>Legends President Owes SC Corp. No Fiduciary Duty</b>
April 29, 2005
The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that the president of the Nevada-based Legends In Concert owed no fiduciary duty to a corporation formed by an entrepreneur to raise the capital needed to produce a Legends musical in Myrtle Beach.
Bit Parts
April 29, 2005
Recent developments in entertainment law.
Sports Report
April 29, 2005
This occasional column will cover court rulings on sports-related issues of interest to the entertainment industry.
Cameo Clips
April 29, 2005
Recent cases in entertainment law.
Courthouse Steps
April 29, 2005
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Counsel Concerns
April 29, 2005
Malicious Prosecution/Anti-SLAPP Motion
Cooperatives & Condominiums
April 28, 2005
Recent rulings you need to know.
Landlord & Tenant
April 28, 2005
Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
Development
April 28, 2005
The latest cases.

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