Grant Laird, Jr. Blog

Last week, you probably saw this announcement regarding Supreme Court’s decision on two important things. Unfortunately, it is not exactly good news – you will see what I mean. Read on.

National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X Internet Services

Cable Firms Don’t Have to Share Networks, Court Rules

The Supreme Court upheld cable companies’ right to restrict rival Internet service providers from their networks, prompting telephone companies yesterday to argue that they should be relieved of a similar regulatory obligation…..click here to read full article.

MGM Studios Inc. v. Grokster Ltd.

File-Sharing Firms Can Be Held Liable - Ruling Aids Entertainment Industry

In recent years, the major movie studios, music labels and software companies say they have lost billions of dollars in sales to illegal swappers using software distributed by Grokster, Kazaa, Morpheus, LimeWire and others….click here to read full article.

Grant W. Laird, Jr.
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