Record labels killed online innovation

via: RTAmerica
July 11, 2012

Napster was the first mainstream file sharing network that has shaped the way we obtain music. The company was shut down due to a copyright infringement case and was held responsible for the information its users shared. According to some critics, record labels felt it was more profitable to sue someone in court than actually selling their company’s music. But has this move set us back when it comes to online innovation? Michael A. Carrier, professor at Rutgers School of Law-Camden, joins us with more.