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2011: Piracy Wars and Internet Censorship
At the end of the year when new developments draw to a close, it’s time to take a look back and take stock. Below is our overview of some of the most interesting...98% of BitTorrent Users In Copyright Shakedown Filed in Wrong Jurisdiction
For more than a year, Dunlap Grubb & Weaver – aka the United States Copyright Group (USCG) – have sued tens of thousands of individuals who allegedly shared films using BitTorrent. Their aim:...The Expendables Makers Dismiss Massive BitTorrent Lawsuit
Since 2010 the United States Copyright Group ( USCG ) has sued tens of thousands of BitTorrent users who allegedly shared films without the consent of copyright holders. Their example was soon followed...23,238 Alleged ‘Expendables’ Downloaders Walk Free
What was once touted as the biggest file-sharing lawsuit in history has now been decimated following a decision from the U.S. District Court of Columbia. Judge Robert Wilkins ruled that well over 99...Judge furious at "inexcusable" P2P lawyering, nukes subpoenas
There are three quick steps to angering a federal judge: first, launch the country's largest file-sharing lawsuit against 23,322 anonymous defendants, even though most of them don't live where you filed the suit....Exclusive Usenet Offers: $7.95/month
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