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Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright Law
Stop the Stop Online Piracy Act
Are parents liable for children’s illegal filesharing?
Become a Founder of New Media Rights!

It's the time of year to give thanks, and we are thankful for all those who have supported our work over the last four years.

New Media Rights is at a crossroads, and we need your support today to make sure we can continue to provide our services.

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Blogworld & New Media Expo Los Angeles 2011
Net Neutrality Rules: Illogical logic governs what ISPs can block
How we helped a local filmmaker & our guide for filesharing defendants
Chrissie Himes
Dan Terzian
Guide for defendants in mass copyright lawsuits (Bit Torrent Filesharing cases)

You may be a defendant, or may know a defendant involved in one of the “BitTorrent filesharing lawsuits.” These suits are also sometimes referred to as “Mass copyright lawsuits” because for the first time, hundreds and sometimes thousands of individuals like yourself have been implicated in lawsuits alleging “copyright infringement.” Indeed, as of September 2011, there are over 200,000 individuals involved in such lawsuits.

New Media Rights has drafted the guide below to provide you with basic, practical information regarding these lawsuits.