Artists Score Victory in Mass-Piracy Lawsuit Against CBS, CNET

Last year, Alki David and a coalition of artists sued CBS and CNET for their role in distributing uTorrent, LimeWire and other P2P software. The artists claimed that CNET profited heavily from distributing file-sharing software via Download.com, while demonstrating in editorial reviews how these application can be used to download copyright-infringing material. In the original complaint the artists pointed out several examples where CNET editors posted videos and screenshots of infringing materials. For example , a review of MP3Rocket included a screenshot of pirated songs from Madonna, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Usher, Rihanna and Eminem. CBS and CNET responded to these allegations by arguing that these videos and articles are merely opinions. If they were held liable for inducing copyright infringement then that would be a violation of their right to free speech under the First Amendment. However, the Judge disagrees and points out in his ruling yesterday that inducement can be considered because CNET is also distributing the applications they review.

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Artists Score Victory in Mass-Piracy Lawsuit Against CBS, CNET

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