Ask the Law Geek: Install Kazaa... Get Fined $750 - The RIAA's Newest Plan of Attack? - Lifehacker

Ask the Law Geek: Install Kazaa... Get Fined $750 - The RIAA's Newest Plan of Attack? - Lifehacker:

"So here's a roundup of electronic copyright infringement in US courts so far:

* Sony v. Universal: VCRs are OK for in-home 'time-shifting' because they have a 'substantial non-infringing use' and would have a small effect on the market.
* Napster: Everything you ever did was illegal. We (the court) wish you were never born.
* MGM v. Grokster: [PDF] If evidence 'shows statements or actions directed to promoting infringement,' but beyond mere knowledge or potential for infringement, then the producer of that device may be held liable for copyright infringement, e.g. Morpheus.
* Elektra v. Barker: [PDF] (Proposed) If your computer allows sharing of copyrighted materials, with or without your knowledge or intent to share those files, and even if those files are rightfully owned by you, you may be held liable for copyright infringement."