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… but by Hollywood. In 2008 and working closely with the MPAA, the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) hired former Dutch … where he lived with his wife Kelly. Now that the MPAA and FACT knew where the couple lived, they were ready to carry out the … with a special interest in computer equipment. The MPAA/FACT undercover operation eventually resulted in a raid on the Vickerman’s …
… But virtually all press releases of outfits such as the MPAA refer to stealing or theft. All of a sudden, however, MPAA boss Chris Dodd is whistling a different tune. After the SOPA revolt …
… all major U.S. Internet providers struck with the MPAA and RIAA. The parties agreed on a system through which copyright …
… between depressive symptoms and file-sharing is. The MPAA and RIAA may use the results to claim that file-sharing is bad for your …
… computer servers. The same document also reveals that the MPAA was the main motivator behind the investigation. “Following contact … of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in March 2010, investigators with the Department of Homeland Security, …
… they like, but I really see no reason why the RIAA or MPAA would listen to anything but making it longer. I am absolutely …
… we pointed out some unfortunately-phrased comments from MPAA boss Chris Dodd. The former congressman pointed out that the film … pointed out that Dodd’s comments were unfortunate. The MPAA, however, doesn’t like to be called pirates. In a recent blog post they …
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