Grokster has won big in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Read the decision: [PDF]. It is a very strong decision, basically bringing the Sony-Betamax decision into the modern age. Of course, the decision does make it clear that if Congress wants to change the law, they can (cough*INDUCE Act*cough). Read the whole thing, the actual opinion is only 18 single-column pages. See also, commentary from Jason Schultz, Ernest Miller, Cory Doctorow, and Ed Felten. And don't forget to thank EFF."
in honor of the decision, i am posting a paper i wrote in march on a very related subject. for thoes interested...
"It is Time to Compete with Free.pdf -This is a draft of paper I prepared for a Software and Internet Law class while completing my LLM in Entertainment and Mass Media Law. It gives a brief overview of the current problems and inconsistencies facing copyright law, particularly with respect to p2p systems. And further makes the case that economic competition with piracy is not only possible, but presents significant advantages over litigation and legislation at this point in time."
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