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Kazaa Sues Record Labels

Posted by simoniker on from the litigation-fun-for-everyone dept.

dannyp writes "CNN is reporting that Kazaa is suing the record companies, claiming that they used an illegal client to log in to the P2P network - an interesting twist." The lawsuit also claims "...efforts to combat piracy on Kazaa violated terms for using the network."

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  1. RIAA != Gov by TwistedSquare · · Score: 5, Insightful
    I know that a lot of the general public confused the RIAA with the Government in recent lawsuits brought about by the RIAA and this is an interesting case where the RIAA are shown the difference... I imagine an investigating Government body could have ignored Kazaa's terms or got a "search warrant" equivalent.

    But the RIAA have no such powers... Oh except the ones where they can buy really expensive lawyers and win the case anyway. Yeah, those are handy.

  2. Re:Legality by satyap · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Heck, no, individuals don't have enough money to have rights.

  3. A Solution from the Dark Side by Henry+V+.009 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I have always felt that a P2P network could protect itself by requiring in a license to use said network that no users will use the service to collect IP addresses. In that case they could go after the RIAA for either theft of network services or even DMCA abuse for using an illegal client.

    This would not protect network users if law enforcement were to request valid subpoenas for the job, but it would stop non-law enforcement bodies like the RIAA from doing what they are doing now.

    This is using our enemies methods against them, which makes it sweet.

  4. Self Service? by tarquin_fim_bim · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The Recording Industry Association of America called Sharman's "newfound admiration for the importance of copyright law" ironic and "self-serving."

    I must have missunderstood the purpose of copyright, if it isn't self-serving, what is it for?

  5. KazaaLite License Agreement by kUnGf00m45t3r · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If you actually read the KazaaLite license agreement, it specifically states that using the product is illegal (I would install just so I could get the exact wording but I'm at work and would rather not lose my job). I guess the RIAA neglected to read it before installing... Haha!

  6. unfortunately ... yes. by telstar · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The Verizon case found that the RIAA has the right to get the identities of users who they allege are violating copyright laws by sharing copyrighted music.

    This finding is still being appealed by Verizon, and Congress is discussing whether this should be allowed to continue. Where the RIAA should get in trouble is with the recent subponea issued for the wrong person. They essentially deprived this person of their right to privacy by wrongfully requesting that the person's ISP reveal their identity. This was in clear violation of their rights ... and if the RIAA didn't have more lawyers than quality musicians, the person could do the country a world of good by suing the RIAA.

  7. Re:Suddenly by SatanicPuppy · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Heh. I wish I was a lawyer AND an Engineer. You know the first person who's going to be able to both make a rational argument in court AND understand what the hell he's talking about is going to make a mint.

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  8. Even if Kazaa loses, this could be good by lannocc · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If Kazaa loses, wouldn't this set precedent that stupid Software License Agreements are not enforceable?

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