- Tue Aug 24 2004 Industry offers alternative to P2P bill
The proposal, from a handful of telecommunications firms and other groups, takes a softer approach than a bill introduced in June.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Thu Jul 22 2004 Senator wants to ban P2P networks
But backers of bill to outlaw file-swapping networks seek to quell worries that iPods could be caught in the dragnet.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Mon Jun 27 2005 Who's who in the P2P debates
The Grokster case has prompted dozens of organizations to weigh in. Here's a rundown of key players and why they care.
Posted by John Borland
- Tue Jul 8 2003 P2P's little secret
Anonymity is shaping up as the next big arms race between file swappers and copyright enforcers--but hiding an identity well online involves some significant trade-offs.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Thu Sep 2 2004 Copyright Office pitches anti-P2P bill
A proposal surfaces to ban file-swapping networks--a response to the recent court ruling that said they were legal to operate.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Thu Nov 18 2004 Anti-P2P bill may slip past legislative rush
Top copyright official predicts Induce Act won't be part of slew of bills Congress will vote on before the holidays.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Wed Jun 23 2004 Senate bill would ban P2P networks
Bill would outlaw file-trading networks such as Kazaa, Morpheus. Also potentially at risk: MP3 players and other devices.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Fri Dec 12 2003 Canada deems P2P downloading legal
Downloading copyrighted music from peer-to-peer networks is legal but uploading files isn't, say Canadian copyright regulators, who also impose a $25 fee on some MP3 players.
Posted by John Borland
- Wed Feb 26 2003 Congress targets P2P piracy on campus
Key politicians chide universities for not doing enough to limit peer-to-peer piracy, calling unauthorized copying a federal crime that should be punished appropriately.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Thu Sep 26 2002 P2P foes defend hacking bill
Supporters angrily defend a proposed law that would permit copyright holders to assail peer-to-peer networks, saying it has been mischaracterized by opponents.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
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