Ahead of a major lawsuit involving the RIAA, LimeWire has now selected Charles Baker of Porter & Hedges, LLP, to lead its defense. Baker has been involved in the defense of StreamCast Networks, owner of the Morpheus file-sharing application. That application was recently part of the Supreme Court ruling in MGM v. Grokster, which determined that firms can be held liable for infringement if they actively induce illegal activity. StreamCast has also faced a tough reception from a lower district court, which is applying the inducement litmus test accordingly.
The story on StreamCast has been messy, though Baker will bring P2P-specific expertise into the LimeWire defense. The RIAA is a formidable opponent, though the details – which include internal LimeWire emails, memos, and other documents – will be a critical component of the upcoming case. Earlier this month, the RIAA initiated its legal assault on LimeWire, a favorite among file-swappers.
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