A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc.

A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc. was a landmark case in 2001 where record companies sued Napster, a music file-sharing service, for copyright infringement. Napster allowed users to share and download music for free, which violated the copyright of the artists and record labels. The court ruled in favor of the record companies, finding that Napster was liable for facilitating illegal downloads. This case highlighted the conflict between technology and copyright law, influencing how music distribution and digital rights are managed today. It marked a significant moment in the transition to legal music streaming services.