July 28, 2005

File-Sharing Software Liability

A hearing was held on the liability of file-sharing software companies. Witnesses testified about the practice of file sharing, the use of… read more

A hearing was held on the liability of file-sharing software companies. Witnesses testified about the practice of file sharing, the use of various software and communication technology for distribution of copyrighted material, recent legal decisions involving the practice of peer-to-peer sharing, and liabilities for the technology industry. close

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Fritz Attaway Executive Vice President Motion Picture Association of America
Mitchell B. Bainwol Chair and CEO Recording Industry Assn. of America

David Baker Vice President EarthLink->Law and Public Policy
Barbara Boxer U.S. Senator (Class 3) [D] California
Adam Eisgrau Executive Director P2P United
John Ensign U.S. Senator [R] Nevada
Mark Heesen President National Venture Capital Association
Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Senator [D] Hawaii
Gregory Kerber Chairman and CEO Wurld Media
Mark Pryor U.S. Senator [D] Arkansas
Ted Stevens U.S. Senator [R] Alaska

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Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee

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Program ID:: 187980-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Aug 05, 2005 | 6:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Aug 05, 2005 | 6:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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