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Posted by mls on November 16, 2004, 4:39 am anyway, here's the email i got: The Motion Picture Association of America recently announced that like The University of Delaware intends to comply with such subpoena You should also be aware that those found guilty face penalties ranging
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I just got this email in my college inbox. I was curious if somebody who knew about this stuff could help me out and tell me if tv shows also apply. I know downloading movies gets you in huge huge trouble, but what about Boston Legal episodes?
the Recording Industry Association of America, it will now be taking an
active role in seeking out and prosecuting individuals who are
downloading and sharing their copyrighted materials over the internet.
Under United States copyright law, lawyers representing the motion
picture and recording industries are issuing subpoenas to internet
service providers, including universities, seeking the names and
addresses of those suspected of violating federal copyright law.
requests, and may or may not provide notice to the particular
individuals about whom information is sought. With this e-mail, you are
on notice that the University intends to comply with legal requirements
to disclose information to industry representatives.
from $750 - $150,000 per downloaded file as well as sanctions by the
University's Office of Judicial Affairs. For more information, see
http://www.it.udel.edu/copyright/copyright_abuse.htm.
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