Hollywood wins piracy battle
The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Grokster in a closely watched piracy case.
June 27, 2005: 10:38 AM EDT
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the entertainment industry a crucial victory Monday in their titanic battle to curb Internet piracy.
In MGM v. Grokster, the high court overturned a ruling that barred Hollywood and the music industry from suing Internet services used by consumers to swap songs and movies for free.
The decision was a major win for the entertainment industry and a big blow to technology companies.
