If you were to think about LimeWire a year ago, you would be very surprised at the news of its decision to offer a ‘legitimate’ subscription based business model. A year ago, this subscription model would’ve represented a HUGE change of heart for what was a leading light in the world of filesharing. On the…

LimeWire never has had an easy time of it. Now they’re struggling with yet another legal challenge from member companies of the National Music Publishers Association. This closely follows Limewire’s loss against the RIAA, in which it was found guilty of large-scale copyright infringement. LimeWire has its back against the ropes right now. It has…

Spanish filesharing fans may be having something of a party in response to the recent news that filesharing site cvcdgo.com has won a long-running battle against copyright holders. A case against cvcdgo.com was filed by Columbia Tristar and a company called Egeda last year. That initial case was thrown out by a Madrid court. The…

British Industry watchdog Ofcom have got their wish. The law has been passed which now requires ISPs to keep track of alleged incidents of copyright theft and infringement. Users who are placed on a list by the ISPs detailing filesharing related infringements will receive a letter. If three such letters are sent within a 12…