March 29, 2005
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in File Sharing Case
The Supreme Court Tuesday heard arguments in a copyright case brought against file-sharing networks by members of the entertainment industry. Media Correspondent Terence Smith presents a background report on the issue. Then, Correspondent Jeffrey Brown discusses the arguments made before the court and the possible impact on how Americans access digital content with Chicago Tribune Supreme Court reporter Jan Crawford Greenburg.

March 7, 2005
Supreme Court to Hear Digital Copyright Case
Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear a much anticipated copyright case, MGM vs. Grokster, which pits the entertainment industry against the makers of software that allows people to exchange music and movies. The question before the Supreme Court is how to protect copyrights without stifling the innovation of new technologies, such as MP3 Players and TiVo.

January 21, 2004
Music Industry Files Music-Sharing Lawsuits Against 532 'John Doe' Defendants
Update: The Recording Industry Association of America on Wednesday filed a new round of lawsuits against "John Doe" defendants for allegedly sharing hundreds of copyrighted songs over the Internet without permission.

December 19, 2003
Appeals Court Rejects Industry Attempts to Identify Music Downloaders
Update: A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against the recording industry's attempts to force the nation's Internet providers to identify subscribers suspected of illegally swapping music online, marking a major setback to the industry's anti-piracy efforts.

October 20, 2003
The Recording Industry's Battle Against Music Downloaders
Update: In response to criticism about its aggressive enforcement tactics, the Recording Industry Association of America announced Friday that it warned more than 200 people they could be sued unless they settle allegations they distributed copyrighted music over the Internet.

September 30, 2003
The RIAA Reaches Settlements with 52 Accused File-Sharers
Update: The Recording Industry Association of America announced Monday it reached settlements for undisclosed amounts with 52 individuals accused of illegally downloading music from the Internet. The trade group said it plans to file hundreds more lawsuits in October.

September 9, 2003
The RIAA Sues 261 For Alleged Illegal File-Swaping Over the Internet
Update: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Monday filed lawsuits against 261 people across the country for allegedly downloading thousands of copyrighted songs via popular Internet file-sharing networks.
Discussion: The RIAA filed 261 lawsuits against alleged Internet song swappers. John Flansburgh of the band They Might Be Giants and Chuck Cannon of the Nashville Underground discuss the controversy over the Recording Industry Association of America's anti-piracy campaign.

August 26, 2003
DVD Industry Wins in Digital Copying Case
Update: The California Supreme Court ruled that courts can prohibit the online publication of DVD-copying codes, finding that the protection of corporate trade secrets outranked free speech rights in the case.

August 12, 2003
Internet Trade Group, Colleges Fight RIAA's Anti-Piracy Campaign
Update: An Internet company trade association and several universities are challenging the Recording Industry Association of America's crackdown on individuals suspected of illegally downloading copyrighted music over the Web.

May 2, 2003
The Recording Industry Settles with Students in File-Swapping Suit
Update: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reached settlements with the four students sued for operating music file-swapping networks at three U.S. universities.

May 1, 2003
NewsHour Extra: Digital Copyright Fight
News for Students: Apple Computer has launched a new online music store, a pay-for-download service that may help ease the recent copyright woes of the entertainment industry.

January 15, 2003
Supreme Court Upholds Copyright Extension
Update: The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a 1998 law allowing copyright holders and entertainment companies to retain their rights to books, music, movies and other creative materials an additional 20 years.

January 8, 2003
Teen Acquitted of Hollywood Piracy Charges
Update: Marking a setback in the entertainment industry's legal struggle to protect digital media from unauthorized copying, a Norwegian criminal court acquitted Jon Johansen, 19, of DVD piracy charges.

December 10, 2002
Internet Defamation Case
Update: The High Court of Australia ruled on Tuesday that New York-based publisher Dow Jones & Co. could be sued for defamation under Australian law over an article published in print and on its Web site.

June 3, 2002
Online Music
In the wake of music-sharing company Napster's bankruptcy filing, experts discuss the future of online music.

April 30, 2001
E-Book Evolution
How will the advancing technology of e-books affect the publishing world?

March 27, 2001
The Fight Over Rights
Who owns the rights to material by freelance authors that is published, and then archived on the Internet: the freelance authors or the publishers? Freelance writer Jonathan Tasini and attorney Bruce Keller examine the content rights case that is bound for the Supreme Court.

Febuary 13, 2001
Stop the Music
Ray Suarez talks with Rick Dube of Webnoize and American University law professor Peter Jaszi about yesterday's legal decision against Napster, the online music swapping service, prohibiting its users from sharing copyrighted music.

June 14, 2000
The Sound of E-Music
The battle continues between the music industry and its fans over Internet sites that allow users to download CD-quality music for free.