68.8 F
Laguna Hills
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026

Supreme Court: Peer Networks Liable

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Internet file-trading networks can be held liable when their users copy music, movies and other protected works without permission.

The justices set aside a U.S. appeals court ruling that the peer-to-peer networks cannot be held liable for copyright infringement because they can be used for legitimate purposes as well.

*For more on this story,


read the full Reuters article.

Want more from the best local business newspaper in the country?

Sign-up for our FREE Daily eNews update to get the latest Orange County news delivered right to your inbox!

Would you like to subscribe to Orange County Business Journal?

One-Year for Only $99

  • Weekly in-depth coverage in print and digital formats
  • Special Features: OC's Wealthiest, Top Priced Home Sales, Giving Guide, OC500, Charity Event Guide, Best Places to Work, Indispensables, Largest Charitable Gifts
  • The annual Book of Lists: Orange County's top companies across every industry

Previous article
Next article

Featured Articles

Related Articles