Jun 23, 2010
Federal Judge Hands Google Victory in Viacom’s $1 Billion Suit Over YouTube Content
A judge handed Google a key victory Wednesday by rebuffing Viacom’s $1 billion lawsuit over alleged copyright abuse by Google’s YouTube service. The ruling embraces Google’s interpretation of a “safe harbor” law that shields Internet services from copyright infringement claims as long as they promptly remove illegal content when notified of a violation. The ruling was cheered by Internet service providers and free-speech groups who believe the Digital Millennium Copyright Act gives people an outlet to express themselves.