RIAA Warns, then Sues


NY Times: Record Industry Warns 204 Before Suing on Swapping

A sample of the letter provided by the industry association tells recipients that record companies “intend to file a lawsuit against you shortly for copyright infringement” because “we have gathered substantial evidence” of illegal activity. The letter encourage the recipient to “preserve evidence that relates to the claims against you,” including all music downloads. But it goes on to warn recipients that “the evidence necessary for the record companies to prevail in this action has already been secured.”

Reuters: RIAA Croons a New Warning Tune
Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) discusses The RIAA and the Music Piracy Debate with Washington Post readers.

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