- Thu Jul 20 2000 RIAA chief determined to keep copyright controls
CNET News.com sits down with Hilary Rosen to discuss her views on the Napster case and the future of online music.
- Fri Apr 28 2000 MP3.com loses legal battle to RIAA
A federal judge grants the music industry's motion for a partial summary judgment finding MP3.com liable for copyright infringement.
- Tue Jan 21 2003 RIAA wins battle to ID Kazaa user
A federal judge orders Verizon to disclose the identity of an alleged peer-to-peer pirate in a decision that could make it easier for the music industry to crack down on file swapping.
- Mon Sep 9 2002 RIAA, file-swappers ask for trial's end
Both sides want to end the copyright infringement lawsuit against popular file-swapping services Kazaa, Morpheus and Grokster quickly--they just disagree on who should win.
- Fri Sep 8 2000 U.S. sides with RIAA against Napster
The recording industry wins powerful legal allies in its battle against music-swapping company Napster, including the Justice Department and the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Fri May 25 2001 RIAA sues Aimster over file swapping
The record industry files a lawsuit against the file-swapping company, charging that it is violating copyrights in much the same way as Napster or Scour.
- Wed Jun 29 2005 Industries digest Grokster ruling
Companies mull how Supreme Court's decision will change the landscape for the file-swapping and entertainment industries.
- Tue Jan 6 2009 Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post
A courtroom lawyer who has sued individual file swappers in multiple federal courts is President-elect Barack Obama's choice for a top Justice Department position.
- Thu Feb 5 2009 Obama DOJ pick: RIAA lawyer who killed Grokster
President's latest pick for a senior Justice Department post is Donald Verrilli, the lawyer who pulled the plug on Grokster, sued Google on behalf of Viacom, and represented the RIAA in a file-sharing case against Jammie Thomas.
- Tue Aug 26 2008 Report: RIAA wins case over erased hard drive
Judge reportedly finds that defendant in closely watched copyright infringement case tampered with evidence after being served with the suit.



