Search : U.S. Supreme Court : Cyberspace Law : From 10/01/04 To 07/01/05
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| Court: | U.S. Supreme Court |
| Topic: | Administrative Law, Communications Law, Cyberspace Law |
| Title: | Nat'l Cable & Telecomm. Ass'n v. Brand X Internet Serv. |
| Date: | 06/27/05 |
| Case Number: | 04-277 |
| Summary: | The FCC's conclusion, finding that broadband cable modem companies are exempt from mandatory common-carrier regulation, is a lawful construction of the Communications Act under Chevron v. NRDC, 467 U.S. 837 (1984), and the Administrative Procedure Act. |
| Court: | U.S. Supreme Court |
| Topic: | Copyright, Cyberspace Law, Intellectual Property |
| Title: | MGM, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. |
| Date: | 06/27/05 |
| Case Number: | 04-480 |
| Summary: | One who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright, as shown by clear expression or other affirmative steps taken to foster infringement, going beyond mere distribution with knowledge of third-party action, is liable for the resulting acts of infringement by third parties. |