Students now in line of fire in Napster suits

 

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The latest legal blow in the music-swapping software's controversial career hits students, as rap artist Dr. Dre sues Napster and some of its faithful followers. "I would be pretty surprised if we don't see legal action from others in the next few weeks." - Howard King, music artists' attorney

Rap artist sues Napster, students Dr. Dre sues the MP3-swapping firm, but this time he's raising the stakes by targeting students at universities using the software to download MP3 files. USC puts Napster on short leash update In rapid succession, a high-profile lawsuit has persuaded three major universities to block or restrict students' access to the controversial music-swapping software. Investors wary as Napster lawsuits loom The software maker's legal problems have riveted key Internet investment firms, which are taking an uncharacteristically cautious approach toward the controversial music technology. Napster undeterred by industry demands Facing increasing pressure from artists concerned about massive copyright violations, the MP3 music-swapping company isn't budging. previous coverage Napster dealt copyright rap by Dr. Dre Rapper Dr. Dre is the latest artist to lash out at the software maker, giving the song-swap company a deadline to take his music off its directory.