Items tagged with 'file-sharing'

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When Porn Copyright Trolls Attack And Judges Fight Back

When Porn Copyright Trolls Attack And Judges Fight Back

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - by Joel Hruska in News
Everyone has heard of patent trolls or copyright trolls like Righthaven, but the rapid evolution of the new porn troll has scientists puzzled. This new species of lawyer has emerged in the past two years as an intriguing example of how natural selection can quickly influence the trajectory of a species. Like its brethren,... Read More
FileSonic Disables File Sharing in the Wake of MegaUploads Takedown

FileSonic Disables File Sharing in the Wake of MegaUploads Takedown

Monday, January 23, 2012 - by Seth Colaner in News
After the arrest in New Zealand of MegaUploads founder Kim Dotcom and shutdown of the site over allegations of digital piracy, any and all sites that facilitate file sharing should take notice. At least one, FileSonic.com, is taking steps to distance itself from that kind of negative attention from law enforcement. It announced,... Read More
An Unusual File-Sharing Case To Say The Least

An Unusual File-Sharing Case To Say The Least

Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - by Chad Weirick in News
Minnesota has always been an interesting and often unpredictable state when it comes to politics and law.  That's why a court case against 30 year old Jammie Thomas is certainly worth following.Thomas has been accused of sharing over 1700 songs via Kazaa.  Things get interesting when she, along with numerous other... Read More