Supreme Court of Canada: IP Address Does Not Mean Guilt
A recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling could have major implications for any potential file-sharing cases in the future.
Tag Archives: court
Movie Corporations Seek to Block Fan Sub Sites in Australia
Major American movie studios are in Australian courts seeking an injunction against several fan sub websites.
German Court Rules Usenet Provider Liable for User Activity
A court in Germany has ruled that Usenet providers are liable for the activity of users. The case was brought forth by GEMA.
Internet On Trial – Net Neutrality Heads to Ninth Circuit Court
The repeal of net neutrality in the US is now heading to court. America’s Internet is hanging in the balance.
Top EU Court Rules ISDS Laws in Trade Agreements Are Illegal
Major international trade agreements may have hit a huge snag. The European courts have ruled that corporations are not above the law.
Spanish Judge Orders ISPs to Start Blocking Streaming Sites
It is looking like Spain may become the latest country to have ISPs block access to filesharing and streaming sites.
German Court: Face Fines or Out Your Filesharing Child
There’s been a recent court ruling surrounding filesharing. If a parent refuses to divulge which child is responsible for sharing copyrighted material, then the parents could be liable.
Court Rules Against Cloudflare, Can Be Liable For Infringement
A judge in California has ruled that Cloudflare isn’t protected from DMCA injunctions. As a result, they may be held liable for alleged copyright infringement of websites they protect.
German Judges Rule Against Key TTIP Provision
There’s been a big development in the battle against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). German judges have ruled against its key Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provisions, saying that there was no need for such a court and that regular courts were sufficient.
Malibu Media Dealt With Setback in File-Sharing Case
Malibu Media was dealt with a setback in a file-sharing lawsuit against an alleged file-sharer. It was an interesting case where the defendant said that the hard drive failed and it had to be replaced. Malibu Media claimed that this act alone constituted destruction of evidence. The court disagreed with the assessment and denied their […]
Recent Comments