The Supreme Court has determined that the hosts of file-sharing and networking sites could be held liable for the distribution of copyrighted material.

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In the landmark case of MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. in 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the hosts of file-sharing and networking sites could be held liable for the actions of their users if they actively induce or encourage copyright infringement. This decision has had significant implications for the online sharing of copyrighted material.

The Supreme Court Has Determined That the Hosts of File-Sharing