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Assignment:

Discussion Scenario & Questions:

In the late 1990s, a college student created a computer program called Sharester, a peer-to-peer music sharing service allowing users to download MP3 files for free without paying for the music. Musical artists were upset that fans could obtain their music without paying for it first. A major record label, Big Name Music, representing various musical artists around the world, filed a lawsuit against Sharester.

Please give all the questions with their answers together and also please add cites.

Topic Questions: Using IRAC:

1. What laws could Big Name Music claim that Sharester violated?

2. Apply the cause of action you identified when answering the previous question to the hypothetical.

3. Is Sharester likely to defend itself successfully? Why or why not?

4. What could Sharester have done to avoid being sued?

Reflection Questions:

1. Describe something from the learning materials in this module that you found the most confusing at first. In what way(s) did you resolve your confusion (e.g., discussed with classmates, did further reading, consulted the instructor, etc.)? (Note that saying "Nothing" or the equivalent is not an acceptable response to this question.)

2. Describe how something that you learned in this module will most likely change your behavior now or in the future. (Note that saying "Nothing" or the equivalent is not an acceptable response to this question.)