Downloads lawsuits twist as music industry pressure grows
A Milwaukee woman and her ex-boyfriend face large payments to the recording industry as federal courts weigh Internet music piracy claims. In California a man refinanced his home to cover an 11 thousand dollar settlement after confessing defeat in a case that lashed him for deleted songs found on his computer. The industry’s legal campaign advances with unusual rulings and stark consequences for defendants.
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Downloaders face lawsuits as record companies push charges
Thousands of music downloaders have been sued since September 2003 with about 3,935 cases. A California appeals court ruling found software makers not liable, forcing labels to pursue Internet users directly. About 807 defendants have settled at roughly $3,000 each, pledging to delete illegal files.
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Xbox to end sports games and cut 76 jobs at Xbox unit
Microsoft said its Xbox video game division will lay off 76 workers and stop producing team sports titles including NFL Fever NHL Rivals and Inside Drive. Other sports games like Links and Amped remain unaffected as the unit shifts focus and seeks internal placements for affected staff.
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Crude price spike could push gas prices higher nationwide
Amid rising crude oil, gasoline costs have fallen but are seen leveling off or rising if crude stays near $50 a barrel. Analysts expect pump prices to edge toward $2 a gallon, with heating oil and possibly natural gas costs rising as demand shifts. The crude surge is blamed on Iraq conflicts and potential OPEC supply constraints.
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