Yesterday's federal court decision involving file sharing is attracting global attention with many now labelling Canada a haven for file sharers. In addition to comments in subscription only services such as the National Post, Ottawa Citizen, and LA Times, Professor Geist comments in many media sources including USA Today, Toronto Star, and the Vancouver Sun. see: Sharing Music Over Internet Not Illegal, Federal Court Rules also see: Canadian Judge Says Swapping Music Online Is Legal (USA Today)
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April 1, 2004
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