Links to Copyrighted Material

Application of the DMCA Safe Harbor Provisions to Search Engines
Case analysis of Google's removal of links to unauthorized Kazaa programs. [Virginia Journal of Law and Technology] [PDF] <small>(April, 2004)</small>
http://www.vjolt.net/vol9/issue1/v9i1_a02-Walker.pdf

Studio Warns Kung Fu Site
Covers a cease-and-desist letter for linking to an unlicensed shopping site. [Wired News] <small>(December 15, 2003)</small>
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/multimedia/2003/12/61554

DOJ Rips Hackers, '2600' Mag in DVD-Cracking Flap
A Justice Department Circuit Court of Appeals filing is critical of 2600's linking to the DeCSS code. [ZDNet] <small>(February 22, 2001)</small>
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-528400.html

Hollywood Looks to Kill Hyperlinks in Copyright Fights
Analysis of linking lawsuits. [CNet] <small>(June 25, 2000)</small>
http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-243607.html

Copyright Decision Threatens Freedom to Link
Report on the ruling against linking to pirated copies of a copyrighted Mormon text. Free registration required. [NY Times] <small>(December 10, 1999)</small>
http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/12/cyber/cyberlaw/10law.html

Federal Judge Orders Couple to Remove Web links to Mormon Text
Report on a restraining order barring links to copyrighted Mormon texts. [Freedom Forum] <small>(November 11, 1999)</small>
http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=10223

Copyright on the WWW: Linking and Liability
A lengthy introduction to the possible methods, liability, and infringement of unauthorized linking and framing. Recommends technological solutions in the light of inadequate existing laws. [Richmond Journal of Law and Technology] <small>(December, 1997)</small>
http://law.richmond.edu/jolt//v4i2/cavazos.html