| I would be surprised... I would be surprised if there was any lawsuit in this case. Why? Read copyright law and its provisions for broadcasters.
These guys are smart. Remember that channel that was on TCI and some other cable networks "the box". Same model - no lawsuit. And if kids copy that off broadcast - "fair use". RIAA can't claim that artists get ripped off, because school has BMI/ASCAP/SESAC blanket licenses which protect them from RIAA's claims as long as it goes via their broadcast system and they continue sending songs plaid to BMI or let BMIs (forgot the name of the system) computers listen into the system so they could account for songs plaid. Artists won't mind, because every time student plays a song it goes towards the artist "air time" count and makes them look more popular, which helps them sell more (because stores will stock more of their stuff due to perceived demand). |
