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Month: August 2023

Lithuania’s Media Watchdog Issues First-Ever ‘Fines’ to Movie Pirates Torrenting

It’s significant that the Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania (LRTK) has begun exercising its authority to penalize online pirates, marking a proactive approach to combating copyright infringement in the country. By imposing fines on users of Linkomanija.net, a well-known…

OpenAI Requests Court to Dismiss Authors’ Copyright Infringement Claims

It seems like OpenAI is facing some legal challenges regarding the use of pirated copies of books to train its language models, with several authors, including Sarah Silverman, taking legal action against the organization. These authors are asserting copyright infringement…

UFC, NBA, and NFL Seek to Combat Live Streaming Piracy Through ‘Instant’ DMCA Takedowns

The request from the UFC, NBA, and NFL to update the DMCA reflects their concern over the challenges posed by live streaming piracy. They argue that the current takedown regulations under the DMCA are inadequate in addressing the time-sensitive nature…

Google Search Urged to Remove One Billion ‘Pirate’ Links Within 9 Months

The surge in takedown requests from Google indicates a significant increase in efforts to combat online piracy. Over a billion links to pirate sites were reported for removal in less than nine months, reflecting a notable uptick compared to previous…

Telecoms Regulator Gives Google One Week to Join IPTV Piracy Fight

The issue of pirate IPTV providers evading blocking measures by utilizing VPNs and public DNS services has prompted concerns among local pay TV companies in Brazil. In response, Brazil’s telecoms regulator, Anatel, is seeking cooperation from major technology companies, often…

Fmovies Experiences Significant Visitor Increase, Users Concerned About Surge in Malware Warnings

Fmovies, despite being a prominent pirate site on the internet, has experienced remarkable growth in recent months. In May, the site attracted approximately 98 million visitors, but by July, this number had surged to over 122 million, indicating a significant…

Anti-Piracy Lessons Incorporated into School Curriculum: Are You a Thief?

The introduction of a new course on copyright and piracy in Denmark represents a proactive approach to educating young individuals about important legal and ethical issues in the digital age. By partnering with local anti-piracy group Rights Alliance and publisher…

Court Orders SportsBay to Pay Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for DMCA Violations

The recent ruling in the copyright lawsuit filed by DISH Network and Sling against unlicensed sports streaming sites, including SportsBay.org, marks a significant victory for the plaintiffs in their ongoing battle against online piracy. The court’s decision to hold two…

DataCamp’s IPTV “Scam Judgment” Claims Withdrawn Pending Settlement

It seems like DISH and DataCamp are engaged in a complex legal battle with some unexpected twists and turns. DataCamp’s response suggests that they are challenging DISH’s standing to sue, which is a fundamental aspect of any legal action. If…

Judge Grants MindGeek Ownership of ‘Pirate’ Domains After Porn Pirate Breaches Injunction

In 2022, MindGeek subsidiary MG Premium secured a significant victory in its legal fight against the operator of Daftsex and several other pirate websites. The court awarded MG Premium $32 million in damages and granted permission to seize the domain…