Recording Industry Assocation of America sends notices to KU

By Kansan staff report

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

The Recording Industry Association of America announced Wednesday that they had sent more than 400 new pre-litigation settlement letters to universities across the country. The University of Kansas received 14 of those letters.

According to the RIAA, the process gives students the chance to settle copyright lawsuits filed against them at a discounted rate. The pre-litigation letters inform the university that will be copyright suit will be filed against a student and asks the university to forward the letter on to the student.

“The music industry is transforming how it does business and embracing digital distribution models of every kind,” said Steven Marks, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the RIAA. “For students, many of these high-quality digital music options are available at deeply discounted rates – or even free. Those who continue to ignore great legal services and the law by stealing music online risk a federal lawsuit that could include thousands of dollars in penalties. With so many simple, easy and inexpensive ways to enjoy music legally these days, why take that risk?”

No other Big 12 Conference schools received pre-litigation settlement letters.

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