Record Companies Win Summary Judgment in Closely-Watched Internet Copyright Case

Arnold & Porter has represented the recording industry for decades in a broad range of litigation, legislative and transactional matters, with a particular emphasis on issues related to the Internet and to new digital technologies. Last Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to our clients, the major record companies, against MP3.com, Inc. in a closely-watched copyright infringement suit involving an Internet music service. [UMG Recordings, Inc. et al. v. MP3.com, Inc.]