Re: "CD manufacturers were sued, and lost..."

From: Charles McGarry <cmcgarry[_at_]ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 98 09:05:38 PDT

On Tue, 01 Sep 1998, Carol Shepherd <shepherd[_at_]arborlaw.com> wrote:
>
> According to a report from PRI (Public Radio International) this
> morning, "CD manufacturers" "were sued" and are now requiring
> producers to provide verification of copyright license or ownership.
>
> Anyone know which cases they're talking about?

     From my experience, it is now common practice for manufacturerers to require such proof. Their fear is liability for contributory infringement.

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Name: Charles McGarry
E-mail: Charles McGarry <cmcgarry[_at_]ix.netcom.com> Date: 9/2/98
Time: 9:05:38 AM

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