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Has anyone heard of new copyright lawsuits?
I suppose I should ask the MTU bosses about this because they are probably kept right up to date on the whole copyright infringement/format shifting, but once in a while on other forums and other publications, someone will post/publish "the final word on copyright infringement and format shifting."
Has anyone heard of any new settlements or precedent-setting court cases regarding this issue? I am so tired of defending what I've done and would LOVE to have the most up to date info on this. Too much heresay and people spouting old information with "great authority." Edification is a wonderful thing and would love to have some myself and share it with others! K |
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Karen the best place to look is here - http://www.mtu.com/support/copyright-notes.htm
MTU does periodically have done legal research to protect them and us. No cases have ever been brought against either. The only cases have been venue (bars, restuarants, etc.) owners by Ascap and BMI for their required licenses for entertainment.
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Thanks. I have, in fact, actually printed this out for people who are doubting my veracity on the issue. Just gets old. I don't know where people get their information. I try and keep up because the last thing I want to do is pass on incorrect or incomplete information to people.
I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything more recent. Seems like there are a lot of cases pending right now. I read the case involving Greg Lazarroni (sp?) of Karaoke.com, related to the short audio clips they have on their site so you can listen to a blip of a new song, and copyright infringement. k |
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From what I can gather this is a lawsuit against a retailer using short excerpts from items they are trying to sell. This is a totally different use than what we are doing in Hoster.
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Dale Douglass 2nd Generation Karaoke I am not a member of the MTU Staff.
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I understand that. In fact, I spent a good while reading the 28-page case...
![]() Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just get that glazed over look in my eyes when someone starts telling me what I've done is illegal by converting every single song I have purchased legally to my computer.... ![]() K |
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Remember, if (and that's a BIG if) a lawsuit is filed against any Karaoke host, it's up to the host to defend their actions regardless of what others do. We all sail our own ship! (Sam, I hope I'm not sounding like an armchair lawyer. ![]() Jim ![]()
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