Capitol Records Ordered to Pay Attorney Fees In Overturned Copyright Case

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"Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire..." Many file-sharers may see today's staggering news as reminiscent of the opening scroll of Star Wars, as a small force has emerged victorious against the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). For the first time ever, the RIAA has been ordered to pay attorney fees in the "Capitol Records, Inc. vs. Debbie Foster and Amanda Foster" case.

The case against the Fosters began like any other. In November of 2004, the recording industry (in this case Capitol Records) filed suit against Debra and Amanda Foster of Oklahoma. The Plaintiffs claimed that Debra Foster had "contributorily and/or vicariously infringed Plaintiffs' copyrighted recordings, including, but not limited to the extent that one of members of their household engaged in copyright infringement."

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